Hot off a favorable jury verdict in the wake of his long-time legal battle with Amber Heard, Johnny Depp is now sharing in his victory with the fans he credits for bringing him there after receiving a heartfelt painting.
Although Depp has previously expressed his relief with the decision and his gratitude for all who supported him in a statement shortly after the verdict, we've also seen a long history of him cultivating a more intimate relationship with his fans as they waited outside the courthouse every day the trial took place.
Whether he was joking with them as Captain Jack Sparrow or making breakfast for them, he's made it clear that their passion was deeply appreciated. And in turn, they came away even more entrenched in the belief that he was not only innocent, but as great as they imagined him to be.
And after that perception inspired a heartfelt and detailed painting, the artist responsible found not only viral recognition for his work, but a golden opportunity to bring it to the man himself.
