Amber Heard has publicly come out, acknowledging its impact on her career. The actress, known for roles in Aquaman and The Rum Diary, shared her experience during an interview with After Ellen.

Reflecting on that moment, she told Glamour: “I just answered honestly. I could tell by the look on this person’s face it was a big deal. My poor publicist. Then I realized the gravity of what I had done and why so many people – studio execs, agents, advisors – did not want this coming before my name.”

Despite industry pressure, Heard remained committed to authenticity. She stated, “I saw myself being in this unique position and having a unique responsibility. So, I bit the bullet.” She was advised against coming out, with one concern being: “How is anyone going to invest in you romantically if they think you’re unavailable?” Her response was firm: “Watch me do it.”

Heard believes openness in Hollywood can drive change. “If we’re meant to reflect the world around us, the whole point of telling stories and reaching audiences is to challenge the status quo, to push the envelope.”