Cara Delevingne confirmed on the “Louis Theroux Podcast” that she and Amber Heard were “entangled” during Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp. The 33-year-old model’s comments address years of public speculation regarding the nature of their relationship, which has previously been linked to allegations involving Elon Musk and high-profile legal proceedings.
What did Cara Delevingne say about Amber Heard?
During a Monday episode of the “Louis Theroux Podcast,” Delevingne addressed the long-standing rumors surrounding her connection to the 40-year-old actress. Delevingne stated, “We were close for a long time,” and clarified that the pair became “entangled” while Heard was navigating her divorce from Johnny Depp.
The relationship between the two has been a subject of media interest since 2016, when the pair were frequently seen together. This recent confirmation provides context to Delevingne’s previous comments on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in May. During that appearance, she noted that “sleeping with [her] friends” played a role in her understanding of her own sexuality, adding that such experiences “didn’t really mean we were gay.”
Heard and Depp were married in February 2015. Heard filed for divorce in May 2016, and the legal dissolution of the marriage was finalized in January 2017. Representatives for Heard, Delevingne, and Depp did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the podcast statements.
Delevingne and Heard have maintained a friendship dating back to at least 2014, long before the public speculation regarding their romantic involvement began in 2016.
How do the Elon Musk allegations fit into this timeline?
The confirmation of a relationship between Delevingne and Heard resurfaces past allegations involving Elon Musk. In June 2020, Josh Drew—the ex-husband of Raquel “Rocky” Pennington—claimed that Musk had been involved in a “three-way affair” with Delevingne and Heard at Depp’s Los Angeles residence during Heard’s marriage.
Musk, 55, has consistently denied these claims. In an exclusive statement to Page Six at the time, Musk insisted he had “never been intimate” with Delevingne. He maintained that his relationship with Heard only began approximately one month after her divorce filing. Musk stated, “Cara and I are friends. She would confirm this.”
Heard and Musk’s relationship was made public in April 2017. They dated intermittently until their breakup in the summer of 2018. Heard’s personal life has remained a focal point of media coverage following the 2022 defamation trial, in which she was found liable for making defamatory statements about Johnny Depp.
The shift in celebrity narrative control
The move by high-profile figures to address long-standing rumors via long-form podcasts represents a significant shift in how celebrities manage their public image. Historically, celebrities relied on prepared press statements or traditional magazine interviews to address controversy. Today, the trend has moved toward unmediated, conversational platforms like the “Louis Theroux Podcast” or “Call Her Daddy.”
This shift allows public figures to provide nuance to complex personal histories that tabloids often simplify. By choosing long-form audio, celebrities can control the pacing of their disclosures and provide direct context to legal or romantic allegations. This method of “narrative reclamation” helps bridge the gap between years of unverified tabloid reporting and the actual lived experiences of the individuals involved.
As legal battles like the Depp-Heard litigation continue to influence public perception, the use of personal media platforms serves as a tool for individuals to settle the record on their own terms, away from the immediate scrutiny of courtroom proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The model and the actress have been known to be friends since at least 2014.
Yes. Musk told Page Six that he was never intimate with Delevingne and that his relationship with Heard began after her divorce filing.
Heard and Depp married in February 2015 and filed for divorce in May 2016. The divorce was legally finalized in January 2017.
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