Once a beloved star of Hollywood, Amber Heard has been living on the edge ever since losing out on the high-profile defamation trial against her ex-husband, Jonny Depp. While Depp has crawled back to his regular life and has started working, Heard, it seems, is still finding it difficult to come to terms with her defeat.
If fresh reports doing the rounds are to be believed, the Aquaman star has been using a cowgirl pseudonym as she vacations in Mallorca, Spain.
Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports that Heard has rented a luxury villa under the name of gun-slinging frontierswoman Martha Jane Cannary aka Calamity Jane.
For those not in the know, Cannary was a notorious sharpshooter in the 19th century and was even the subject of the western series Deadwood, set at HBO.
The sprawling villa that Heard has rented is owned by Maria Antònia Munar, a local politician who served 14 years in prison for corruption. He has been out of jail since 2020.
As per the publication, the locals immediately recognised the actress. However, she blended beautifully with them, and people left her alone.
A town resident said Amber had been there for months, and no one knew it, as everyone treated her as their own.
“Everyone here treats her like one of the others. In fact, she has been in this town for months without anyone knowing,” said the town resident.
Reports suggest Amber has a Mexican Spanish accent and takes her daughter to pay like any other mother.
The judge in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial ordered Heard to pay Depp $10.35 million for damaging Depp’s reputation by describing herself as a domestic abuse victim in an op-ed piece she wrote. She was also asked to pay $350,000 in punitive damages.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.