Johnny Depp's love life has always been a point of interest, especially from a media standpoint. We've seen so much gossip in the past, from the women he actually dated, to those rumored to be crushing on him, to even his lawyer Camille Vasquez getting linked to a romantic relationship with the celebrity.RELATED - What Happened Between Emily Ratajkowski And Johnny Depp?He's back in the headlines and this time, it is for his apparent serious relationship alongside attorney Joelle Rich. We'll take a look at their past together, along with Rich's circumstances when the two started dating.

Joelle Rich Assisted Johnny Depp During His Lawsuit Against The Sun That Alleged He Was An Abuser

Johnny Depp was victorious against Amber Heard, but the same did not hold true against The Sun back in 2018. Depp and his team sued the publication for spreading false information, news that deemed the actor as an abuser.

Joelle Rich was part of Depp's team, who was on the losing side of things. This was a big shock for Depp and his team, as it was deemed that 12 of the 14 stories published by The Sun were true.

Depp's team claimed that following the verdict, they were definitely going to appeal the decision.

"Judge Mr Justice Nicol said the Sun had proved what was in the article to be "substantially true. He found 12 of the 14 alleged incidents of domestic violence had occurred. Mr Depp's lawyer called the ruling "perverse" and said the Hollywood actor intends to appeal," BBC stated.

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The verdict really has not aged well, with The Sun thanking Amber Heard for showing courage to stand up for all victims of domestic abuse. Given all that took place in the recent times with the defamation trial, it remains to be seen if this verdict will ever be revisited.

Joelle Rich Was Spotted Outside The Court House During Depp's Defamation Trial Against Amber Heard

Joelle Rich, Depp's attorney was on the losing side back in 2018. However, during the defamation trial against Amber Heard, Rich made it a point to be present. No, she was not part of Depp's legal team and instead, she was there purely based on personal reasons.

E News made mention that she was typically spotted outside the courthouse, chatting with Johnny and his legal team, "Though she did not represent the actor in the case, Rich was spotted chatting with him outside the Virginia courthouse on May 3. Later that month, she was photographed sharing a hug with Camille Vasquez, who represented Depp in his U.S. trial."

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The relationship seems to be going viral at the moment but according to various tabloids and insiders, the connection between the two is not a new one. In fact, it is said that the two quietly met up prior to the recent courtroom drama between Depp and Heard. In addition, Rich has quite the past, previously married and with two children.

Joelle Rich Is Currently Undergoing A Divorce

According to the recent speculation, Us Magazine seems to suggest that Rich was married when she first started dating Depp.

"The insider notes that Rich was married when she met Depp, but is now divorcing her husband. She and her estranged spouse share two children," Us Magazine reports.

It is well-known by now, Depp was initially linked to lawyer Camille Vasquez, as the two seemed to be very close throughout the defamation case. However, little did the fans realize, Depp was close to another attorney behind the scenes and it is said that the two are very serious in there relationship.

“Their chemistry is off the charts,” an insider exclusively tells Us of the Pirates of the Caribbean star, 59, and the attorney. “It’s serious between them. They are the real deal," Us Magazine further reports.

With the recent news, Depp has been thrust back into the spotlight, while on flip side, it seems as though Amber Heard continues to lie low.