Model and actress Cara Delevingne has publicly confirmed for the first time that she was romantically involved with actress Amber Heard following Heard’s split from Johnny Depp.

Speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Delevingne addressed years of speculation surrounding her relationship with Heard and clarified the timeline of events during the highly publicized breakup and subsequent legal battles involving Depp and Heard.

Cara Delevingne Discusses Amber Heard Relationship

During the interview, Delevingne explained that rumors initially emerged while she, Heard, and Depp were connected through the film London Fields.

According to Delevingne, she believes Depp became suspicious of her friendship with Heard during that period.

“Nothing was happening at that point,” Delevingne said, referring to the time before Heard and Depp finalized their separation.

She added that after the divorce proceedings began, her relationship with Heard became romantic.

“We were close for a long time, and then when they were going through the divorce, yeah, we were entangled, I suppose,” she said.

Delevingne also noted that Heard was involved with other people during that period, an apparent reference to previously reported relationships involving technology entrepreneur Elon Musk.

The Depp-Heard Divorce and Defamation Trial

The revelation comes nearly a decade after Heard filed for divorce from Depp in May 2016.

Their separation quickly became one of the most closely watched celebrity legal disputes in recent history.

Heard accused Depp of abuse during their marriage and obtained a temporary restraining order.

Depp denied the allegations. The dispute later escalated into a defamation lawsuit after Heard wrote a 2018 opinion piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a public figure representing domestic abuse, though she did not name Depp directly.

In 2019, Depp sued Heard for defamation. The case culminated in a six-week televised trial in Virginia in 2022, attracting global attention and generating extensive debate across social media and traditional news outlets.

The jury ultimately found that Heard had defamed Depp and awarded him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, though the punitive award was later reduced under Virginia law.

Heard also won one of her counterclaims, receiving $2 million in compensatory damages.

Both parties later reached a settlement, bringing the litigation to a close.

Amber Heard’s Life After the Trial

Following the legal battle, Heard largely stepped away from the Hollywood spotlight and relocated to Madrid with her daughter, Oonagh Paige.

Sources close to the actress have previously said she wanted a fresh start away from the intense public scrutiny that followed the trial.

In 2025, Heard announced that she had welcomed twins, sharing the news publicly in a Mother’s Day post.

Although she has kept a relatively low profile in recent years, Heard continues to attract significant public interest due to the lasting cultural impact of the Depp-Heard case.

Cara Delevingne on Sexuality and Her Current Relationship

In the same podcast interview, Delevingne spoke candidly about her sexuality and personal growth.

The model, who has previously identified as queer and pansexual, described herself as a “proud lesbian” and discussed her long-term relationship with musician Minke.

Delevingne said the relationship feels different from previous ones because she has prioritized emotional connection and stability over work and past struggles with substance use.

“This is the first time I’ve ever really been in love,” she said.

She also explained that she no longer sees herself pursuing polyamorous relationships.

Family Plans and Personal Reflection

Looking ahead, Delevingne said she hopes to have children one day, though she emphasized that parenthood should not be viewed as a way to “fix” personal issues.

She reflected on her own childhood and the emotional work she has done in therapy, saying that imagining a child experiencing some of the difficulties she faced has given her a new perspective.

“I definitely don’t want to have kids to fix anything,” she said, adding that becoming a parent could help heal parts of herself that still struggle with compassion for her younger self.

Why Delevingne’s Comments Are Making Headlines

Delevingne’s remarks are significant because they represent the first clear public acknowledgment from her that a romantic relationship with Heard occurred. For years, the pair had been photographed together frequently, leading to widespread speculation, but neither had directly confirmed the relationship.

Given the enduring public fascination with the Depp-Heard saga, the comments have quickly become a major entertainment news story and reignited discussion about the personal relationships that surrounded one of Hollywood’s most scrutinized celebrity breakups.

As of now, neither Amber Heard nor Johnny Depp has publicly responded to Delevingne’s latest comments.