Just days after the 'Justice League' actress settled her divorce with Johnny Depp, she announces her plans to donate the entire money from the settlement to good use.
- Aug 19, 2016
AceShowbiz - Amber Heard is donating her $7 million divorce settlement to charity. She announced her decision to donate the entire money from her Johnny Depp split in a statement released on Thursday, August 18.
Amber said, "As described in the restraining order and divorce settlement, money played no role for me personally and never has, except to the extent that I could donate it to charity and, in doing so, hopefully help those less able to defend themselves. As reported in the media, the amount received in the divorce was $7 million and $7 million is being donated. This is over and above any funds that I have given away in the past and will continue to give away in the future." "The donation will be divided equally between the ACLU, with a particular focus to stop violence against women, and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, where I have worked as a volunteer for the past 10 years alongside organizations like the Art of Elysium. Over the years, I have seen firsthand how more funding for staffing, better equipment and better medication can make the difference between life or death for a child," the "Justice League" actress continued, "I know these organizations will put the funds to good use and look forward to continuing to support them in the future. Hopefully, this experience results in a positive change in the lives of people who need it the most."
In a response to Amber's statement, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony D. Romero, said, "We are incredibly grateful that Ms. Heard has so very generously shown her support for the important and necessary advocacy for victims of domestic violence. For years, we have worked through the courts and legislatures around the country to make sure that domestic violence victims are fully protected by the law and receive the government assistance they deserve. We could not be more thankful for Ms. Heard's support- she can be confident that this gift will help other women live safely and freely."
Paul S. Viviano, president and chief executive officer of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, added, "On behalf of Children's Hospital Los Angeles' leadership, staff and the thousands of brave patients and their families who will benefit from this donation, I would like to thank Amber Heard for this tremendous gift. Her generosity will support the lifesaving treatments and cures that Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides for critically ill children each year."
