The Johnny Depp–Amber Heard Defamation Trial: How Did It Come to This?

Plus: The Confessions of Mob Chef David Ruggerio View in your browser | Update your preferences A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks April 11, 2022 The Makings of a "Remarkable" Moment in American Celebrity When Johnny Depp and Amber Heard square off in a Virginia courtroom this week, it will mark the culmination of a divorce that has been without comparison in the annals of modern American celebrity. How did it come to this? R E A D  M O R E » Jared Kushner's Investment Firm Deemed a Joke Saudi Arabia was reportedly worried the former first son-in-law was a P.R. risk to them—but gave him $2 billion anyway. R E A D  M O R E » The Life and Confessions of Mob Chef David Ruggerio In the 1980s and 1990s, David Ruggerio was a rising star of French cooking in New York. But all that success in the kitchen belied the double life he was leading as a rank-and-file member of the Mob. Decades after his fall from grace and mysterious disappearance from the food world, Ruggerio is coming clean. R E A D  M O R E » Maryland Lawmakers Expand Abortion Access, Overriding Governor's Veto Republican Larry Hogan tried to stop legislation that would allow nurse practitioners and midwives to perform abortions. State Democrats won the fight. R E A D  M O R E » 15 Stylish Wedding Guest Dresses for Spring From hot pink and green to traditional florals, these wedding guest dresses are perfect for any ceremony. R E A D  M O R E » From the Archive: Depp Financing How did a major star like Johnny Depp—making $20 million up front for each Pirates of the Caribbean sequel and a purported $16 million for a fragrance campaign—find himself in a financial hole? In 2017, Depp charged his former business managers, Joel and Robert Mandel, with fraud, while their counterclaim cited his manic spending: the private islands, French château, 156-foot yacht, and much, much more. R E A D  M O R E » Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. Sign Up Now This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.