This is likely a sentiment that's been shared by countless attorneys over the years. But with the high stakes and accusations of abuse made by Amber Heard, keeping Depp calm and collected was likely doubly important. And losing his temper could potentially change the way the jury perceived the 61 year-old actor.

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star’s attorney “wanted to humanize” the actor during his and his ex-wife’s 2022 defamation case in Virginia.

Actor Johnny Depp taking the stand in the Amber Heard trial reportedly caused mixed feelings among his lawyers.

Reflecting on Johnny Depp's testimony during the 2022 defamation case between him and his ex-wife Amber Heard, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's attorneys expressed concern over his temper. In an A&E special on December 26,