Thursday 2 June 2022 11:04 AM Johnny Depp won 'trial by TikTok' as fans rejoice on social media trends now

Johnny Depp fans took to social media in an outpouring of joy after the Pirates of the Caribbean star won his court case against Amber Heard, as it was revealed he also trounced his wife on social media.

Fans said 'justice had been served' and that Depp could start to rebuild his career and have his 'name and reputation back', while others joked it was 'the day Amber Heard will always remember as the day she almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow'. 

Meanwhile it emerged TikToks with the hashtag #JusticeforJohnny and other similar variations were watched more than 19.8 billion times, while #JusticeforAmberHeard videos got just 81 million views.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star gained overwhelming support on social media platforms including Twitter and TikTok while Amber Heard was vilified.

Fans were quick to joke they would be drinking 'mega pints' in celebration of the win for Depp and added they hoped the star would as well. 

It was a reference to a moment in the trial when Heard's attorney asked Depp if he had a 'mega pint of red wine' before he allegedly smashed up his kitchen.

Depp said he poured himself a 'large glass of wine' as he 'thought it necessary'.

One fann said: 'Hope Johnny Depp is knee deep in megapints.'

Meanwhile, Twitter user John added: MEGAPINTS are being drunk tonight in celebration.'

Johnny Depp fans erupted in celebration after a jury awarded him $15million in damages from his ex-wife Amber Heard at the conclusion of their defamation trial.

The jury said both Heard and Depp defamed each other but that she was more guilty of defaming him.

Although Depp was found guilty on some counts and ordered to pay Heard $2million in damages, it was an obvious courtroom victory for the Captain Jack Sparrow actor. 

The actor was awarded $10million in compensation and $5million in punitive damages.   

Heard won just one of her three countersuit

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