- Amber Heard’s children became a subject of speculation following the legal battle between the actress and her ex-husband, Johnny Depp
- The actress’s only daughter, Oonagh Paige Heard was conceived via surrogacy many years after her marriage to Depp ended
- Even though not much has been revealed about Oonagh, the child remains popular due to having a famous mother who starred in movies such as Aquaman, The Rum Diary, Drive Angry, and Never Back Down
Apparently, Amber Heard’s children became a matter of interest following her and Johnny Depp’s failed marriage and Defamation Trial which started in April 2022. In a rare moment, the legally troubled actress and activist mentioned her daughter who until now is shrouded in privacy.
Her daughter Oonagh Paige Heard is reported to have been conceived via surrogacy and her paternity is undisclosed.
Oonagh Paige Heard Is The Only Child Of Amber Heard
The celebrity child is presently 3 year old, yet she has gained so much attention as the daughter of the Aquaman actress and ex-wife of Johnny Depp, Amber. Oonagh was a very private matter ever since she was given birth on April 8, 2021, yet her mother surprising mentioned her in the heat of her defamation trial with her ex-husband on May 17, 2022.
While the mention was with regards to her wanting to move on with her life and daughter, she only tickled the curiosity of many about the life of her daughter. At the moment it remains unclear if Oonagh will remain Amber’s only child or if she may decide to have more children in the future.
Amber Heard’s Only Child, Oonagh Paige Heard Was Conceived Via Surrogacy
Even though Amber is in the media for all the controversy that a major legal battle between estranged lovers or spouses can have, her maternal instinct came full circle with the birth of her daughter. Oonagh whose birth is a fulfillment of her deep-seated desire to have her own child at her own pace and time may have been put in motion four years before her conception.
Amber publicly announced the birth of Oonagh on her Instagram handle in July of 2022. Notably, her birth was via surrogacy which has become quite popular among many celebrities and couples having fertility challenges.
While actresses like Gabrielle Union and Kim Kardashian opted the surrogacy way due to health challenges, Amber’s reason is not well known. Even at that, her joy at having her own child cannot be dimmed by the fact that she did not carry the child herself.
Even though rumors of Elon Musk being the father of her daughter surfaced, this has never been proven. Some sources also claim that between 2016 and 2018 that they dated, Heard and Musk created embryos together but after parting, Musk tried to have them destroyed.
At the moment, her child’s paternity remains undisclosed as she bears her last name. Moreso, Amber revealed that she is both mom and dad to her child. Oonagh Paige Heard is named after her maternal grandmother who sadly passed away in May 2020 at the age of 63.
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Oonagh Paige Heard Celebrated Her First Birthday In The Middle of Johnny Depp Defamation Case Against Her Mother
Not known to publicize her child, Amber mostly celebrates the milestones in Oonagh’s life yet, the growing child is a part of something bigger. Oonagh’s first birthday came in the middle of a messy defamation lawsuit against her mother by her ex-husband.
Amber and Jonny Depp’s relationship among her many relationships remains the most volatile. Though Amber came out in 2010 and even dated women in the past, she married fellow actor Jonny Depp who is known for the Pirates of The Caribbean franchise. They got married in 2015 but it lasted only 15 months after which they divorced.
In the wake of their divorce, many stifling revelations of abuse throughout their relationship have been made. As the story goes, Amber first filed for divorce and obtained a restraining order against Depp whom she claimed had been abusive towards her.
They have sued and countersued each other with different charges. Their libel court battle in London in 2020 was just the first in a series of other charges to come.
Depp filed a $50 million lawsuit against Heard accusing her of defamation after her op-ed that was published in The Washington Post. The content of the post implied that Depp had abused her both physically and sexually and in his defense, he claims to be the abused. The Defamation trial that started in Fairfax County in April is still revealing the dirtiest of the former couple’s secrets. Amber has also countersued him for $100 million for nuisance.
Going back in time, her initial stance against the actor cost him his most known role as Captain Jack Sparrow on Pirates of the Caribbean when Walt Disney Pictures dropped him. In the ongoing legal battle, Amber also revealed that Depp coordinated an online harassment campaign to get her fired from Aquaman and L’Oreal. So far, the petition for her removal from Aquaman has reached 4 million signatures.
Reportedly, her role of Mera which she first used in Justice League(2017) and repeated in Aquaman(2018) may likely be taken away due to the legal issues with Depp. Despite fighting to stay on the contract, her role has been cut down.
