Chris Rock shares thoughts on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation trial

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By Carina Murphy

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Chris Rock has slammed Amber Heard during a stand-up gig.

Aquaman star Heard is currently embroiled in a $50 million defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp, who is suing her for claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed.

Depp claims that he was the real victim in their volatile marriage and that Heard's allegations wrecked his reputation and career. Heard, meanwhile, is citing several occasions on which Depp was allegedly abusive to her and is countersuing for $100 million.

On May 12, 57-year-old comedian Rock made it very clear whose side he's on in the blockbuster celebrity trial, when he took to the stage in London to kick off the UK leg of his stand-up tour.

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While joking about cancel culture, he alluded to Heard's alleged actions - specifically the time she supposedly left human feces in Depp's bed.

"Believe all women, believe all women… except Amber Heard… What the f*** is she on? She s*** in his bed! She’s fine but she’s not s***ing fine," Rock joked, per Yahoo News.

"She s*** in his bed. Once you s*** in someone’s bed you just guilty of everything," the comedian continued, adding: "She s*** in his bed. What the f*** is going on there? Wow."

"And they had a relationship after that," he said in disbelief as the crowd laughed along.

Audiences were also keen to hear Rock's take on another infamous celebrity scandal - namely, the moment Will Smith stormed on stage at the Oscars and slapped him across the face. 

Rock was preparing to announce the winner of the Academy Award for best documentary when he poked fun at Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, suggesting that her closely shaven head would make her a good candidate for the next G.I. Jane movie.

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022.
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Pinkett Smith - who suffers from alopecia - didn't take the joke well. Nor did her husband, who shocked the world moments later by marching on stage and hitting Rock.

During his show in London, Rock, didn't disappoint, seeming to refer to the slap when he first arrived on stage.

"I'm okay in case anyone was wondering. I got most of my hearing back and I'm trying to make a decent show," he joked.

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Chris Rock shares thoughts on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation trial

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By Carina Murphy

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Chris Rock has slammed Amber Heard during a stand-up gig.

Aquaman star Heard is currently embroiled in a $50 million defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp, who is suing her for claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed.

Depp claims that he was the real victim in their volatile marriage and that Heard's allegations wrecked his reputation and career. Heard, meanwhile, is citing several occasions on which Depp was allegedly abusive to her and is countersuing for $100 million.

On May 12, 57-year-old comedian Rock made it very clear whose side he's on in the blockbuster celebrity trial, when he took to the stage in London to kick off the UK leg of his stand-up tour.

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Credit: REUTERS / Alamy

While joking about cancel culture, he alluded to Heard's alleged actions - specifically the time she supposedly left human feces in Depp's bed.

"Believe all women, believe all women… except Amber Heard… What the f*** is she on? She s*** in his bed! She’s fine but she’s not s***ing fine," Rock joked, per Yahoo News.

"She s*** in his bed. Once you s*** in someone’s bed you just guilty of everything," the comedian continued, adding: "She s*** in his bed. What the f*** is going on there? Wow."

"And they had a relationship after that," he said in disbelief as the crowd laughed along.

Audiences were also keen to hear Rock's take on another infamous celebrity scandal - namely, the moment Will Smith stormed on stage at the Oscars and slapped him across the face. 

Rock was preparing to announce the winner of the Academy Award for best documentary when he poked fun at Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, suggesting that her closely shaven head would make her a good candidate for the next G.I. Jane movie.

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022.
Credit: REUTERS / Alamy

Pinkett Smith - who suffers from alopecia - didn't take the joke well. Nor did her husband, who shocked the world moments later by marching on stage and hitting Rock.

During his show in London, Rock, didn't disappoint, seeming to refer to the slap when he first arrived on stage.

"I'm okay in case anyone was wondering. I got most of my hearing back and I'm trying to make a decent show," he joked.

Featured Image Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy