It is relatively impossible for Amber Heard to recover from her reputation in recent years. After her very public trial with Johnny Depp and having her entire life laid bare for the world to see, the audiences made their judgment, and she was completely sidelined by the industry as a whole.

Amber Heard on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Credit: NBC

While the world no longer expects her to star in worthwhile projects, there was a time when she was an up-and-coming actress, trying to make a name for herself. Although her filmography isn’t specifically impressive, she did work with her Oscar-nominated ex-husband, who is known for being a part of masterpieces.

The tale of how Heard got her part in 2011’s The Rum Diary is quite fascinating, especially because she ended up beating Scarlett Johansson to get the role.

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