Amber Heard is reportedly pregnant with her second child, following the much-publicized end of her marriage to Johnny Depp in 2016. This joyful development comes years after Heard welcomed her first child, Oonagh Paige, in April 2021.
The actress took to Instagram to announce Oonagh’s arrival, expressing her decision to embark on motherhood independently. Alongside a heartfelt photo of herself with her baby, Heard shared her thoughts on this personal milestone, stating, “I’m so excited to share this news with you. Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms.”
She elaborated further, reflecting on the societal pressures around motherhood: “I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way. I hope we arrive at a point where it’s normalized to not want a ring in order to have a crib. A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone’s business. I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this.”
Heard revealed that her daughter, Oonagh Paige Heard, was born on April 8, 2021. She described Oonagh as “the beginning of the rest of my life.”
Now 38 years old, Heard has frequently given glimpses into her life as a mother. She often describes herself as both “the mom and the dad” and a “multitasking mama.” Oonagh has been lovingly referred to by Heard as her “mini-me,” with the actress marking milestones such as her first birthday on social media. In a celebratory post, Heard wrote, “My little O is a year old today. I still can’t believe you’re here. The greatest year.”
With Oonagh now three years old, Heard has decided to expand her family once again. A spokesperson for the Aquaman star confirmed the news, stating, “It is still quite early in the pregnancy, so you will appreciate that we do not want to go into much detail at this stage. Suffice to say that Amber is delighted both for herself and Oonagh Paige.”
Heard’s journey into motherhood has been deeply intertwined with her efforts to move forward from her tumultuous split with Depp. Speaking during their 2022 trial, she emphasized her determination to focus on her role as a parent. “I have a baby. I have to move on. I want to move on, and I want Johnny to move on too,” she said.
With the announcement of her second pregnancy, Amber Heard continues to embrace the path of motherhood, sharing her joy and determination to create a fulfilling life for her growing family.