Johnny Depp has publicly reflected on his tumultuous relationship and legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard, describing himself as a "sucker" for falling in love with her. In interviews, Depp expressed that he has "no regrets" about how he handled the highly publicized defamation trial against Heard, which he characterized as a painful and divisive period in his life. He also referred to himself as a "crash test dummy" for the #MeToo movement during the proceedings. Depp opened up about feeling betrayed by some friends during that time and shared insights into his difficult childhood, including alleged abuse by his mother, which has influenced his approach to fatherhood. Additionally, Depp addressed his departure from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise, revealing that Warner Bros. wanted him to retire from the series. He reacted strongly to being recast, saying, "F**k you. There's far too many of me to kill," and criticized the industry for what he described as shunning and canceling him following the legal disputes. Depp's candid remarks highlight his ongoing efforts to navigate his career comeback amid past controversies.