Madrid, Spain, May 27, 2025 – Amber Heard, the actress best known for her roles in Aquaman and The Rum Diary, has broken her silence about her newborn twins, daughter Agnes and son Ocean, in an emotional interview that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. The 39-year-old star, who welcomed the twins earlier this month, shared her joy and challenges as a mother of three in a candid conversation with Vogue España. But it was a surprising revelation about her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, that has left fans and the media buzzing—a detail that ties her new chapter of motherhood to the tumultuous past she’s worked hard to move beyond.
A New Chapter in Madrid
Amber Heard announced the arrival of her twins on Mother’s Day 2025, sharing a touching Instagram post that featured a photo of three pairs of tiny feet—those of her twins and her 4-year-old daughter, Oonagh Paige, whom she welcomed via surrogacy in 2021. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget,” Heard wrote. “This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I’ve strived to build for years. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full.” The post, which marked her first public acknowledgment of the twins, was met with an outpouring of support from fans, though it also reignited speculation about the father’s identity, with some pointing to her past relationship with Elon Musk.
Since her highly publicized defamation trial with Johnny Depp in 2022, Heard has largely retreated from the spotlight, moving to Madrid, Spain, to raise her daughter Oonagh in privacy. The trial, which saw Heard ordered to pay Depp $1 million after a jury found her liable for defamation over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed, was a grueling chapter in her life. Heard’s piece, in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse” without naming Depp, led to a six-week courtroom battle in Fairfax, Virginia, that captivated the world. Depp was awarded $10.35 million in damages, while Heard received $2 million for one of her counterclaims, alleging that Depp’s attorney defamed her by calling her abuse allegations a “hoax.”
In the aftermath, Heard spoke of the toll the trial took, telling NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie in June 2022, “I am harassed, humiliated, threatened every single day. People want to put my baby in the microwave, and they tell me that.” Determined to shield her daughter from the vitriol, Heard relocated to Spain, where she has been focusing on motherhood and rebuilding her life. The arrival of Agnes and Ocean, as confirmed by her spokesperson to PEOPLE, completed her family, with the statement noting, “Mama and babies are enjoying every minute. And Oonagh is happily running the show.”
The First Interview: A Mother’s Joy and Struggles
In her first interview since the twins’ birth, Heard opened up to Vogue España about the challenges and joys of parenting three children as a single mother. Sitting in her sunlit Madrid apartment, surrounded by toys and books, Heard exuded a quiet strength as she described her journey. “Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life,” she said, echoing the sentiment from her Instagram post. “I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully.”
Heard, who has been candid about her decision to have children via surrogacy, shared that the twins’ arrival was a long-planned step in her dream to build a family. “When I had Oonagh, I thought I couldn’t possibly burst with more joy,” she said, a soft smile crossing her face. “But now, with Agnes and Ocean, I am bursting times three. They’ve brought so much light into my life, even on the hardest days.” She described Oonagh as a doting big sister, often “running the show” by helping with diaper changes and singing lullabies to the twins.
But Heard also spoke candidly about the challenges of parenting three young children alone, especially in the wake of the public scrutiny she’s faced. “There are days when I’m exhausted, when I question if I’m doing enough,” she admitted. “But then I look at my kids, and I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. They’re my reason for everything.” Heard, who last appeared on screen in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2023, has stepped back from acting to focus on her family, though she hinted at a possible return to the industry in the future. “For now, I just want to be a mom, full-time, without juggling calls with lawyers,” she said, referencing her 2022 interview with Guthrie.
The Surprising Johnny Depp Connection
The interview took an unexpected turn when Heard revealed a surprising detail about her twins—a connection to Johnny Depp that no one saw coming. During the conversation, Heard shared that she had named her son Ocean as a subtle nod to Depp’s love for the sea, a passion that had been a significant part of their early relationship. “Johnny and I met on the set of The Rum Diary in 2009, and one of the first things we bonded over was our love for the ocean,” she explained. “He used to talk about how the sea was his escape, his place of peace. When I was choosing names for the twins, I kept coming back to Ocean. It felt like a way to honor a part of our history that wasn’t tainted by everything that came after.”
This revelation stunned fans and the media, given the bitter history between Heard and Depp. The couple, who married in 2015 and divorced in 2016, accused each other of domestic abuse during their high-profile legal battles. Depp lost a 2020 libel case in the UK against The Sun after Heard testified to support claims that he was a “wife-beater,” while the 2022 US trial saw Heard found liable for defamation, though she won a counterclaim against Depp’s attorney. The fallout was brutal, with Heard facing intense online harassment and death threats, including horrific comments about her daughter Oonagh.
Yet Heard’s decision to name her son Ocean suggests a complex layer to her feelings about Depp, one that transcends their public feud. “I don’t want to erase the good memories,” she said softly. “There were moments, especially in the beginning, when we were just two people who loved art, music, and the ocean. I wanted to hold onto that, not for me, but for my children—to show them that even in pain, there can be something beautiful.” Heard clarified that this was not an attempt to reconcile with Depp, with whom she has had no direct contact since their settlement in December 2022. “This is about me finding closure on my terms,” she said. “Johnny has his life, and I have mine. But I can choose what I take from our past.”
A Mixed Response from the Public
Heard’s revelation has sparked a divided response online. On X, some fans praised her for her maturity and grace. “Amber naming her son Ocean as a nod to Johnny Depp is so poignant,” one user wrote. “It shows she’s healing, not hating.” Others, however, were skeptical, with one commenter stating, “After everything Johnny put her through, why would she honor him like this? It’s confusing.” The debate reflects the polarized views that have long surrounded Heard and Depp’s relationship, a saga that has been dissected on social media since their 2016 split.
Speculation about the twins’ father also continues to swirl, with some pointing to Heard’s past relationship with Elon Musk. The two dated on and off between 2016 and 2018, and a legal battle over frozen embryos they reportedly created together has fueled rumors that Musk might be the father. Heard has neither confirmed nor denied these claims, maintaining that she chose motherhood “on my own terms” and focusing instead on her children’s happiness.
Looking Forward with Hope
As Heard settles into life as a mother of three, she remains focused on creating a stable, loving environment for her children. She spoke of her plans to enroll Oonagh in a local Spanish school and her hopes that Agnes and Ocean will grow up bilingual, reflecting her new life in Madrid. “I want my kids to have the childhood I didn’t,” she said, referencing her own upbringing in Austin, Texas, where she grew up riding horses and competing in beauty pageants but also faced challenges that shaped her resilience.
Heard’s interview marks a turning point—a moment where she steps out of the shadow of her past with Depp and into the light of her future as a mother. Her surprising nod to Depp through her son’s name, Ocean, is a testament to her desire for healing, even as it stirs new conversations about their complex history. For now, Heard is content to let the world talk while she focuses on what matters most: her dream family, now complete, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
