Famed attorney Camille Vasquez expressed her gratitude to Johnny Depp for the opportunity to defend him in court against Amber Heard, his ex-wife and alleged batterer.
Vasquez was asked in a teaser clip before a sit-down interview by “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King why she believes the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor chose her specifically to participate in the widely reported defamation case.
“It was important to have a woman on the team,” the 38-year-old lawyer said, in part. “Why?” King asked. “This case called for a woman’s perspective,” Vasquez answered, “and I was the lucky person chosen to do this job.”
“Do you feel lucky? Is lucky the word?” King interrupted again. “I think so, yeah,” said Vasquez. “I think hard work and luck – you can’t underestimate there was a combination there. Of course, it’s a tremendous amount of hours, but it’s also a little bit of luck, and it’s not a job that I took lightly
EXCLUSIVE: @GayleKing sits down with attorney Camille Vasquez, who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation trial win against ex-wife Amber Heard, for her first interview since Heard filed a motion to appeal. pic.twitter.com/uf3Rqrn3vH
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) July 27, 2022
The interview was conducted a week after Heard submitted an appeal motion against the jury’s decision, which favored Depp last month.
The Depp vs Heard trial aftermath for Camille
The seven jurors concluded that her claims that he physically abused her while they were dating defamed him. Although Virginia law caps punitive damages at $350,000, they gave the “Edward Scissorhands” actor $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in monetary penalties.
Throughout the trial, Vasquez rose to fame on her own. TikTok was initially persuaded that the young professional and the actor might have a romantic relationship, but her incisive questions during the cross-examination and commanding presence on behalf of her client soon cemented her place in history.
JUST WATCHED CAMILLE VASQUEZ CROSS EXAMINATION AGAIN AND I AM STILL SHOOK. THE POWER SHE HOLDS 💅🏻😩 She will always be an inspiration for me, wishing u all the best in the future #CamilleVasquez #QueenCamilleVasquez #JOHNNYDEPPWINS #JohnnyDeppKeepsWinning #IStandWithJohnnyDepp pic.twitter.com/MxxxJM4icB
— JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED ❤ (@johndepp4life) July 25, 2022
On July 15, at one of Depp’s concerts in Europe, admirers recorded video of Vasquez and Depp reuniting. The lawyer introduced her boyfriend, British businessman Edward Owen, to the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” actor.
