Johnny Depp might be back in the dating scene — and this time, the name linked to him is raising eyebrows.
The 61-year-old actor is rumored to be casually dating 28-year-old Russian model Yulia Vlasova, a familiar name in fashion circles. Sources close to the situation revealed that Depp and Vlasova have "known each other for a few years" and “see each other when they can,” sparking speculation that the two may be more than just friends.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, the duo has reportedly been spotted together in recent months. Despite the buzz, insiders suggest the relationship is still casual at this stage.
In recent years, Johnny Depp has been in the media spotlight not for his roles, but due to his highly publicized legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. The legal drama unfolded when Depp filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard, following her 2019 op-ed in The Washington Post where she wrote about her experience with domestic abuse.
While Depp won the defamation trial, the jury also awarded Heard $2 million after deeming some statements made by Depp’s lawyer defamatory as well. Heard later settled her appeal out of court, stating, “This is not an act of concession. There are no restrictions or gags with respect to my voice moving forward.”
Amber Heard has since relocated to Spain with her daughter and has reportedly been focused on motherhood, maintaining a low profile. A source said she’s “happy, comfortable, and moving forward with her life.”
Depp, meanwhile, has slowly returned to the public eye. His appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for Jeanne du Barry earned him a seven-minute standing ovation, marking a significant moment in his comeback.
While Depp was previously linked to British lawyer Joelle Rich, who represented him in his UK libel trial, that relationship was never confirmed.
Now, all eyes are on his rumored romance with Yulia Vlasova. Little is known about how the pair first met, but fans are eager to see what unfolds.
According to a source, Depp is in a good place:
“He is very happy to move on with his life and feels redemption. He feels grateful to his true fans and knows who they are. He is prioritizing his career and work.”
With his legal battles behind him and a possible new romance blooming, Johnny Depp appears to be turning the page to a new chapter — one focused on his passion for film and possibly, love.
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