Cara Delevingne has opened up about her past relationship with Amber Heard, confirming that the two were romantically involved during a tumultuous time in Heard’s life. In a recent appearance on *The Louis Theroux Podcast*, Delevingne discussed the nature of her connection with Heard in the context of her divorce from actor Johnny Depp.
Delevingne, 33, shed light on the timeline of her relationship with Heard, 40, amidst the backdrop of the highly publicised divorce proceedings. The pair worked together on the film *London Fields*, which saw its production run from 2013 to 2015 and premiered in 2018. As Theroux probed into the “Johnny Depp thing,” Delevingne acknowledged that while nothing was happening between her and Heard during the film’s production, their relationship evolved following Heard’s separation from Depp.
Heard and Depp’s marriage, which began in October 2011 and culminated in a divorce filing in May 2016, was rife with controversy and accusations. The couple reached a $7 million settlement later that year, but the ramifications of their relationship continued to unfold in the public eye. Delevingne noted that Depp was “pretty driven crazy by jealousy” during the filming, although she clarified that her bond with Heard did not develop until later.
Reflecting on their time together, Delevingne stated, “We were close for a long time. Then when they were going through the divorce, yeah, we were entangled.” She emphasised that during that period, Heard’s romantic life was not exclusive to her alone, indicating that she was also involved with other individuals at the same time.
Theroux then brought up Elon Musk, hinting at the brief relationship Heard had with the technology mogul. The pair’s connection was confirmed publicly in April 2017, following speculation that began in July 2016, shortly after Heard’s separation from Depp.
The complexities of Heard and Depp’s relationship do not end with personal entanglements. In December 2018, Heard addressed her experiences with domestic abuse in an op-ed for *The Washington Post*, which ignited further legal battles between the former couple. Depp filed a defamation lawsuit against Heard in 2019, leading to a six-week trial in Fairfax, Virginia, which concluded in June 2022. Both parties faced accusations of abuse during the highly publicised proceedings.
The jury ultimately concluded that Heard was guilty of defamation against Depp and ordered her to pay $10.35 million in damages. In a counterclaim, Depp was instructed to pay Heard $2 million, as she had won one of her three counterclaims. The verdict led to appeals from both sides, but ultimately the two reached a settlement where Heard agreed to pay $1 million to Depp, who committed to donating the sum to charity.
Since the end of the legal battles, Heard has retreated from the Hollywood spotlight. Reports indicate that she has relocated to Madrid, where she is raising her three children — Oonagh, aged five, and twins Agnes and Ocean, born in May 2025.
Delevingne’s revelations come at a time when both actresses have been navigating their lives amid the fallout from their past relationships. The ongoing interest in their stories highlights the complex nature of personal relationships in the public eye.
As the effects of high-profile divorces and court cases continue to reverberate, it’s clear that the lives of Delevingne and Heard remain intertwined, even as they pursue separate paths. The modelling and film industries remain attentive to their journeys, especially given the current climate surrounding discussions of domestic violence and personal accountability in relationships.
In light of these revelations, it is essential to remember the resources available to those who may be experiencing domestic violence. Help is always accessible through various helplines and support services, offering confidential assistance to individuals facing such situations.