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Actress Amber Heard has applied for and been granted a domestic violence restraining order against husband, actor Johnny Depp. Picture: Paul Marotta/Getty Images
JOHNNY Depp’s ex-wife has hit out at Amber Heard for filing for divorce and claiming the actor beat her.
Lori Anne Allison, who was married to Depp between 1983 and 1985, told friends she didn’t believe Heard’s allegation that Depp bashed her.
Heard filed for divorce last week and posted a snap of her bruised face to Instagram, saying Depp threw an iPhone at her.
TMZ reports make-up artist Allison said Depp was not capable of hurting anyone and he didn’t even scream.
She described him as “a soft person†who cared for animals.
A judge on Friday ordered Depp to stay away from his estranged wife, Heard, after she accused the Pirates of the Caribbean star of repeatedly hitting her during a recent fight.
TMZ reports actor Mickey Rourke also said Depp didn’t seem like a very violent man.
“He’s a very low key guy and a gentleman, not a violent guy,†he said.
“I think he’s a really good guy.â€
Bruising on Amber Heard's face she claims was inflicted by Johnny Depp. Picture: Splash NewsSource:Splash News Australia
The pair married 15 months ago and Heard filed for divorce just three days after Depp’s mother died.
A retraining order against Depp was issued on the same day as the 52-year-old actor’s latest film, Alice Through the Looking Glass, opened in theatres.
Heard and Depp met when filming The Rum Diary in 2011 and AP reports Depp must not contact the blonde beauty before their June 17 hearing.
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in happier times. Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images
Los Angeles Police went to the pair’s home just two days before Heard filed for divorce, following a domestic violence call.
It was determined on arrival no crime occurred and the person who made the call did not press charges.
AP reports these allegations could stain Depp’s reputation and Hollywood publicist Michael Levine said he was very well-liked by women.
“It’s very hard (to overcome), even if the woman recants,†Mr Levine said.
In documents filed to the court, Heard also alleged Depp pulled her hair, screamed at her repeatedly and violently grabbed her face.
She also claimed Depp was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse.
Johnny Depp has been accused of beating his wife Amber Heard. Picture: Splash NewsSource:Supplied
Mr Levine predicted Depp would attempt to do some damage control by going to rehab.
“That’s what most people do,†he said.
“That’s the general defence line.
“If he just tried to ignore it and pretend it didn’t happen, I think he’s going to pay a price in both the short and long term.â€
Neither Depp or his lawyer have addressed domestic violence allegations and the actor has been going about business as usual.
AP reports he played a gig in Portugal over the weekend with his band, Hollywood Vampires, and was calm and collected and puffing on a cigar while strumming his guitar.