Johnny Depp has moved on and is now dating his lawyer, reported Page Six. But it’s not Hollywood’s favourite attorney, Camille Vasquez. 59-year-old actor is said to be in a relationship with his UK libel case’s London-based lawyer Joelle Rich. Report further said that lawyer is married but separated and her divorce may not be finalised yet.

Quoting a source, outlet further said that Depp’s and Rich’s “chemistry is off charts,” adding, “It’s serious between them. They are real deal.” Rich was one of lawyers who worked on Pirates of Caribbean actor’s case against UK newspaper after he sued outlet for libel in 2018, but she was not part of legal team who represented him in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard earlier this year.

She was, however, present in Virginia courtroom to show her “support” for Oscar nominee. “There was no professional obligation for her being there. It was personal,” source tells Us, adding that duo “discreetly” met up in hotels during early stages of their romance. Insider notes that Rich was married when she met Hollywood star, but is now divorcing her husband. She and her estranged spouse share two children.

Earlier, actor and his attorney, Vasquez (she was one of Depp’s lead attorneys during his six-week defamation trial against Amber Heard) sparked dating rumours. However, Vasquez denied these rumours. She said she cares deeply about her clients. “I guess it comes with territory of being a woman just doing her job. It’s disappointing that certain outlets kind of ran with it or said that my interactions with Johnny-who is a friend and I’ve known and represented for four-and-a-half years now that my interactions in any way were inappropriate or unprofessional. That’s disappointing to hear,” she had said at that time. Speaking to People, Vasquez revealed that she has a boyfriend and that they are very happy in their relationship. “It’s unethical for a lawyer to date their client,” she said, adding, “It’s unfortunate and it’s disappointing, but at same time, it kind of comes with territory. I can’t say I was all that surprised.”–Agencies

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 24 2022

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