A broken wrist, legal drama over their dogs and THAT awkward apology video: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's year of HELL in Australia before their shock split
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's shock split after just 15 months of marriage followed a year of hell in Australia.
From Depp's broken wrist while filming the fifth Pirates Of the Caribbean movie in Queensland, to the couple bringing their pet pooches into the country leading to a major legal case - the pair attracted plenty of controversy.
And it may well be that the tough 12 months caused significant pressure on their relationship.
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Tougher times: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's shock split after just 15 months of marriage followed a year of hell in Australia - the pair pictured leaving a Gold Coast court last month after Heard pleaded guilty to falsifying a quarantine document
The couple's romance was overshadowed by the run-in with Australian authorities after the incident with their dogs, and it seems the pet pooches will most likely stay with Amber following the couple's split, as they were originally hers.
Their sticky year Down Under all started when filming of the 'Pirates' flick was suspended in March last year for a number of weeks.
Depp reportedly snapped his wrist while go-karting on a private track at five-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan’s luxurious Coomera property.
The actor was said to have required to undergo surgery after the injury.
Depp, who was not on the set of the fifth Pirates movie when the ailment occurred, later appeared with his hand taped up while boarding a private jet.
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The start: Their sticky year in Australia started when filming of the 'Pirates' flick was suspended in March last year for a number of weeks, Depp having reportedly snapped his wrist while go-karting
In character: The actor had been in Australia to film The Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
He later voluntarily chose to return to the United States for surgery, further causing the production to be halted.
But that was just the beginning of Depp's woes in Australia.
In May last year it was discovered that his wife's pet Terrier dogs, Pistol and Boo, were staying at the couple's rented home on the Gold Coast, despite the animals not being declared disease-free.
Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Barnaby Joyce, who also serves as the Minister For Agriculture, led the fight to have Amber prosecuted over the incident, as well as threatening to have their beloved pooches euthanised if they failed to take them out of the country.
The drama began when Mr Joyce accused Depp of smuggling the tiny terriers aboard his private jet when he returned to Australia to resume filming the 'Pirates' movie.
Australia has strict quarantine regulations to prevent diseases such as rabies from spreading to its shores.
Who let the dogs out? In May last year it was discovered that the couple's pet dogs Pistol and Boo were staying at the pair's rented home in the Gold Coast, despite the pooches not being declared disease-free
Pet pooch: It seems Amber, pictured with one of her beloved dogs, will most likely keep the pets following the split, as she is believed to have owned them before the couple's relationship
Taking action: Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Barnaby Joyce, who also serves as the Minister For Agriculture, led the fight to have Amber prosecuted over the incident
Bringing pets into the country involves applying for a permit and quarantine on arrival of at least 10 days.
'If we start letting movie stars – even though they've been the sexiest man alive twice – to come into our nation (with pets), then why don't we just break the laws for everybody?' Joyce said at the time.
'It's time that Pistol and Boo buggered off back to the United States.'
The pair's dogs were transported back to Los Angeles via a private jet later that month, accompanied by Amber's father David, after the couple were given 50 hours notice to take their pets back to the US.
In September last year, Depp laughed off the smuggling accusations and spoke about the saga on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Spotted: In May last year it was discovered that their pet dogs Pistol and Boo were staying at the couple's rented home in the Gold Coast
Next move: The pair's dogs were transported back to Los Angeles via a private jet later that month, accompanied by Heard's father David after being given 50 hours notice to take their pets back to the US
He joked authorities missed the illegal items he had really smuggled into Australia and called Barnaby a 'weird, sweaty-pated gut man'.
Depp spoke about the threats made of Amber possibly going to jail because of the incident.
'If they did that I'd just fly to Australia and assault that man,' Depp said.
'So that I could go to jail.
'We were under the impression that we had all the paperwork done for the dogs. We were there with the dogs in front of everybody,' he insisted.
He joked: 'There might have been other things smuggled. But they seemed to miss that bit.
'Might have been. Could have been,' he added.
Down Under: Depp and Heard pictured touching down at Australia's Brisbane airport in April last year, after their dogs had been transported back to the US via private jet
Business as usual: Depp pictured on set of the 'Pirates' flick in Brisbane in June last year
In December, Amber said she would never return to Australia but was committed to attending the hearing in the country.
'My decision to defend [these] charges, as will become apparent in the appropriate forum of the Court, is not intended to in any way diminish the importance of Australia's laws,' she said at the time.
The couple returned to Australia to appear in a Gold Coast court this month. It was the last time they were publicly pictured together before announcing their shock split this week.
Meanwhile, a video of the pair saying they were 'truly sorry' for sneaking their Yorkshire terriers into Australia was presented before a magistrate, who hit Amber with a one-month good behaviour bond and a $1,000 fine over the debacle.
Amber, who had reached a deal with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to one count of falsifying border protection documents after they dropped two charges of illegal importation.
In the clip, the Hollywood pair pleaded for leniency in the so-called 'war on terriers' case.
Laughing it off: In September last year Depp joked authorities missed the illegal items he had really smuggled in and called Barnaby a 'weird, sweaty-pated gut man' - pictured in May this year
Not a fan of Australia: In December last year Amber said she would never return to Australia after the incident but said she would be attending the hearing - the couple pictured in January this year
Amber gushed that 'Australia is a wonderful island with a treasure trove of unique plants, animals and people' while a grim Depp urged tourists to 'declare everything when you enter' the country.
The acting duo's 20-second video was shared online by Mr Joyce.
Amber's lawyers told the court the pair agreed to produce the video in order to 'achieve some public good', according to reports.
Reaction was varied on social media, with many Australians furiously agreeing that Australia is, in fact, a wonderful island.
Others compared the clip to a 'hostage thriller' and cracked jokes about Depp's acting skills.
Court appearance: Last month the couple returned to Australia to appear in a Gold Coast court
Serious: Amber, who reached a deal with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to one count of falsifying border protection documents after they dropped two charges of illegal importation
Joyce also said at the time: 'I don't think he'll get an Academy Award for his performance'.
Earlier this week, just days before the couple's split, Depp was seen discussing the incident once more while appearing on US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
He took another swipe at Australian politician Barnaby Joyce, claiming he looked 'inbred with a tomato'.
'Barnaby Joyce is the guy's name,' Kimmel said, before Depp replied dryly: 'Barnaby Jones', a reference to the 1970s TV detective series.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star also said: 'He looks somehow inbred with a tomato,' as the audience laughed.
He continued: 'Its not a criticism... I was a little worried. He just might explode.'
Online clip: A video of the couple saying they are 'truly sorry' for sneaking their Yorkshire terriers into Australia was then presented
Poking fun? Joyce, who shared the clip online, also said at the time: 'I don't think he'll get an Academy Award for his performance'
Politician Joyce retorted during a press conference on Wednesday, claiming he appeared to be Depp's Hannibal Lecter.
'I think I'm turning into Johnny Depp's Hannibal Lecter, aren't I?' he said, according to the ABC.
'I'm inside his head, I'm pulling little strings and pulling little levers. Long after I've forgotten about Mr Depp, he's remembering me.
'Keep on advertising me Johnny. The Australian people know we did the right thing,' he added.
This came just a day before it was revealed that Depp and Amber had called time on their relationship after 15 months of marriage.
Making his point: Earlier this month, Depp lashed out at the Australian politician who threatened to have his dogs killed on Jimmy Kimmel Live
'I didn't want to kill myself': Johnny said he could not bear to watch the film of him and Heard before releasing it
According to TMZ, Amber filed divorce papers on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences and a source says the couple do not have a pre-nup.
The site also revealed that Depp's beloved mother Betty Sue Palmer passed away on May 20. Amber lodged her divorce petition two days later.
He is currently in the throes of promoting his latest film Alice Through the Looking Glass, which is released in the US later this week.
DailyMail.com sought confirmation from the couple's spokesperson but did not receive an immediate response.
Hitting back: Politican Joyce retorted earlier this week that he appeared to be Depp's Hannibal Lecter
'I'm inside his head, I'm pulling little strings and pulling little levers' Mr Joyce said - referencing the famous character. Pictured here is Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs
The couple exchanged vows under a flower-adorned marquee on the beach of the Mortdecai star’s private island Little Hall’s Pond Cay in the Bahamas in February last year. Just 24 guests were in attendance.
However, it is understood they got married legally in Los Angeles first so his ailing mother was attend.
Calling it quits: On Thursday, it was revealed that Depp and Amber have called time on their relationship after 15-months of marriage
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- Charges dropped against Amber Heard for bringing dogs to Australia with Johnny Depp | Film | The Guardian
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- Johnny Depp: Amber Heard Files for Divorce On Heels of His Mom's Death | TMZ.com
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