Love, they say, is a battlefield, and sometimes, the scars it leaves are more than just emotional. It’s hard to separate the person from the public image, especially when that image is crafted by media and gossip columns. Amber Heard has found herself at the center of many headlines over the years, not only due to her tumultuous marriage with Johnny Depp but also due to the shadows of her past relationships.

Amber Heard| Credits: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

From the accusations of domestic violence by Depp to the alleged altercation with her ex-girlfriend, Tasya van Ree, Heard’s love life has always been under the microscope. But what really went down before the Depp saga began? Was the Aquaman actress, 38, truly the abuser, or have we been fed a tale spun with too much drama?

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