Three years after her court battle, Amber Heard has changed her name and secretly welcomed twins.

It was the trial that captivated thousands, and resulted in countless media reports, social media posts, real-life conversations and divides in opinion.

Over six weeks in 2022, the defamation trial between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard took place, and the world watched. And judged.

For many, they found the trial and coverage that surrounded it to be quite re-traumatising. As for Heard herself, she said she felt "publicly shamed and humiliated" throughout the trial.

Nowadays, the Aquaman actor is living life away from the spotlight in Madrid under a new name. And this week, the actress announced she has welcomed twins, fittingly on Mother's Day.

"Mother's Day 2025 will be one I'll never forget. This year, I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I've strived to build for years," the 39-year-old shared in a post on Instagram.

"Today, I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full."

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation case.

In December 2022, six months after a court verdict mostly in Depp's favour, Heard confirmed that she and Depp had settled the defamation case.

In a statement posted to Instagram, Heard wrote: "Now I finally have an opportunity to emancipate myself from something I attempted to leave over six years ago and on terms I can agree to... There are no restrictions or gags with respect to my voice moving forward."

Since the end of the infamous trial, Heard has been living a much quieter life, compared to Depp, who has gone on to promote blockbuster movies, partake in profile interviews and remain the celebrity face of a Dior men's fragrance.

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For Heard, she decided to leave America and now resides in Spain.

According to multiple reports, it was a deliberate decision to start a new chapter for herself away from the US media.

"She's bilingual in Spanish and is happy there, raising her daughter away from all the noise," one source said recently.

"I don't think she is in any hurry to return to work or to Hollywood, but she will probably come back when the time is right for the right project."

Heard is said to use the name Martha Jane Cannary to keep the press away.

Amber Heard in Madrid. Image: Instagram/@amberheard.

Amber Heard's motherhood journey.

Back in July 2021, Heard announced she had welcomed a baby girl.

"Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way," she wrote on Instagram.

"A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone's business. I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this. My daughter was born on April 8, 2021. Her name is Oonagh Paige Heard. She's the beginning of the rest of my life."

Over the years, Heard has shared the occasional photo of her and her daughter together.

She has never confirmed or spoken on the child's paternity, only referring to the fact that she is living a single-parent life.

As she said in an Instagram post: "I'm just the mum and the dad. She [Oonagh] is the boss."

Amber Heard and her daughter Oonagh Paige. Image: Instagram/@amberheard.

In May 2025, Heard announced the arrival of her twins, Agnes and Ocean, with a photo of her newborn children's feet.

"When I had my first baby girl Oonagh four years ago, my world changed forever. I thought I couldn't possibly burst with more joy. Well, now I am bursting times three," she wrote in the Instagram post.

"Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life. I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully."

Heard announced her pregnancy in December 2024.

A spokesperson for the star confirmed the news but said she did not "want to go into much detail" as it was "still quite early in the pregnancy.

"Suffice to say that Amber is delighted both for herself and Oonagh Paige," they told People.

Speaking to the TODAY Show in 2022, Heard said she hopes this next chapter of her life brings her peace.

"I get to be a mum full-time, where I'm not having to juggle calls with lawyers," she said. "It's surreal and difficult. This has been a long time coming."

Feature Image: Instagram/@amberheard.

This article was first published in June 2023 but has since been updated.

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