A Bit of Background
At the height of the highly controversial Johnny Depp and Amber Heard divorce, it was rumored that Tesla pioneer and CEO Elon Musk had an affair with Heard and the couple had a child. This scandal was just one element of the increasingly turbulent divorce settlement, with huge amounts of money changing hands and both parties coming out with derogatory remarks against one another.
Did the Rumor Prove True?
Amid the uproar of the divorce settlement, the rumor of a child being had by Musk and Heard seemed to be one point on which both sides could agree. But whether it was true or not is another story. In the end, the evidence or lack thereof was not enough to support the claim.
Various trial transcripts from the divorce settlement reveal that Heard only briefly mentioned the affair with Musk in passing but never once provided any proof or concrete means to corroborate her claim. Despite the already fragile nature of their relationship, Musk dug his feet in and denied the accusation, claiming that it was completely false.
Heard’s Take On the Rumor
As Heard’s stance was mentioned before the trial, it is presumed that she had enough evidence to support her accusation. But, as far as the public can tell, this is nothing more than simple anecdotes.
Heard’s lawyer has stated that his client denies any child with Musk in her care and that her only children are the three she was married to. Depp’s team also made a similar statement to stop any further speculation on the matter.
Other Perspectives
Given the large sum of money involved in the divorce, many legal experts suggest that the couple could potentially have kept the information to themselves in order to obtain a better financial settlement for Heard. According to some, this could give Heard more room to negotiate a larger amount from the settlement or any other agreement stemming from the divorce.
On the other hand, legal professionals from both sides of the dispute claim that any information provided publicly in court would neither be considered beneficial nor detrimental to the outcome of the settlement. They believe that the rumors of a child with Heard and Musk are largely unfounded and that the settlement should remain independent from any other claims made by either party.
Media’s Role in the Controversy
The media’s role in the divorce controversy was integral. They amplified the rumors of an affair with Musk enough to get the public’s attention and speculation. Many journalists used this to their advantage, offering conspiracy theories to further raise the tension in the divorce.
Others speculated that the couple may have used the press to dissuade Musk from any further legal action regarding the allegation. Whether or not that was actually the case is still debatable.
Musk’s Reaction to the Rumors
In response to the allegations, both Heard and Musk’s lawyers issued a joint statement, claiming that there were no facts to substantiate the rumours of a child, and that no such evidence had been presented to support them. Musk was also steadfast in denying that there was any truth to the rumor and refused to answer any questions about it.
This is entirely understandable and thought to be the right move, given that any admission of having a child with Heard could potentially affect Musk’s reputation and the future of his business. So far, Musk certainly appears to be doing the best he can to shut down the rumor and keep the public from believing that it is true.
Impact of the Rumors
The allegation of a child between Heard and Musk undoubtedly had a huge impact on both parties, even if the rumors were baseless.
For Heard, this may have been an attempt to gain sympathy and possible more money from the settlement. In contrast, Musk was exposed to negative media attention and potentially long-term damage to his public image, something that could affect his business if the rumors had been substantiated as true.
Heard And Musk’s Relationship Now
As of now, both parties are still on good terms with each other. It is unclear what their relationship consists of, however, they have been seen together in public and on various occasions, leading many to believe that whatever may have previously occurred between the two, has been left in the recent past.
Overall, their relationship remains purely platonic, as rumors of any further involvement have been put to rest.
Making Sense Of the Rumors Through Psychological Analysis
Considering that the allegations of a child have not yet been confirmed by either party, they are believed to be false. Psychologists have argued that this rumor was created as a way for Heard to gain power in the divorce and potentially gain more money from the settlement.
By making the false affirmation of having a child together, Heard may have been trying to receive more attention from the public, possibly putting more pressure on Depp and Musk to agree to the settlements she proposed.
Closing Thoughts
Since Musk and Heard have been seen together in public and on many occasions, it can be assumed that the rumor of a love affair between the two has been squashed. Whatever relationship existed between the two, clearly has since been deprioritized as both parties try their best to simply remain cordial with one another.
Whether it was a rumor created by the media, Heard or even Musk himself is still unknown. Either way, the rumor appears to have had an impact on the divorce proceedings, and in the end, it did nothing to benefit the couple or their respective lawyers.
