"It requires bravery to do something no one else around you is doing.”
About Amber
Amber Laura Heard is an American actress, activist, and humanitarian who was born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. Growing up in a rural area, Amber was interested in acting from a young age. During her free time she would volunteer at soup kitchens, children's museums, and she worked as a lifeguard. Despite being a working-class student with limited resources, Amber was determined to pursue her passion for acting. At the age of 16, she left high school to pursue a career in modeling in New York City, where she still found time to earn her GED through a home study program. She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for acting, working multiple jobs to fund her acting classes and cover her expenses while she auditioned for roles.
Aside from her successful acting career, Amber is also an animal lover and advocate for animal welfare. She has been involved in promoting the adoption of rescue animals, having adopted her own rescue while traveling through the Middle East, and advocating against animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
Amber is known to be an avid reader and has been vocal about her love for books. She's said she finds reading to be a therapeutic and immersive experience that helps her escape into different worlds and perspectives. Some of her favorite books include The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
As a teenager in Texas, she had several deaf friends for whom she learned American Sign Language as a way to better communicate and connect with them. She is also fluent in Spanish and has used her language skills as well as her knowledge of ASL in her humanitarian work around the world.
Despite being advised against it, she came out very early in her career in order to advocate for greater acceptance and representation in Hollywood. She's always used her platform to speak out about her own experiences as a bisexual woman and to advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Amber has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression and has publicly discussed the importance of mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Her work as an actress, activist, and humanitarian has made her a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Despite facing challenges in her personal and professional life, Amber has remained steadfast in her commitment to using her platform to make a positive impact on the world.
Amber and her rescue puppy Hadya
The Activist
Amber Heard is a passionate and dedicated activist, known for her advocacy work on a range of social and political issues. She has used her platform to speak out on behalf of women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental issues.
Amber has been an active supporter of organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Human Rights Campaign, and the United Nations Refugee Agency. She has also been involved in political campaigns, including advocating for the Violence Against Women Act and supporting candidates who align with her values. Through her activism, Amber has demonstrated a commitment to creating positive change in the world.
The Ally
Amber has been a vocal advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA community throughout her career. In 2010, she publicly came out as bisexual at a GLAAD event, and since then, she has been a strong voice for the community. She has used her platform to raise awareness about the challenges that LGBTQIA individuals face and to promote greater understanding and acceptance.
Amber has been actively involved in a number of LGBTQIA organizations and initiatives, including the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the Trevor Project, and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). In 2018, she was awarded the HRC Ally for Equality Award in recognition of her contributions to the LGBTQIA community. The Hetrick-Martin Institute, an organization that supports LGBTQIA youth, also awarded her their Emery Award.
One of Amber's most significant contributions to the LGBTQIA community was her support of the NOH8 Campaign, a photographic silent protest in support of marriage equality and LGBTQIA rights.
Through her activism and advocacy work, Amber has demonstrated her unwavering support for the LGBTQIA community and her commitment to promoting equality and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Humanitarian
Amber Heard is a compassionate and empathetic humanitarian who has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. She has been involved in humanitarian efforts around the world, including supporting Syrian refugees in Jordan and advocating for the rights of refugees in the United States.
Amber has also worked with organizations like the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Smile Train to provide vital medical care to children in need.
Her dedication to humanitarian causes has earned her numerous accolades, including being named a Human Rights Champion by the UN Human Rights Office. Through her humanitarian work, Amber has shown a deep commitment to helping those who are most vulnerable and in need of assistance.
The Human
Amber Heard is known for her love and dedication to her family, particularly her mother Paige and her sister Whitney. Since she was a small child she's been a strong and fiercely independent person who doesn't rely on anyone but always takes care of everyone. Amber has been open about her strong bond with her mother, who passed away in 2020, and the profound impact that her passing had on her. In April of 2021 Amber welcomed a daughter, Oonagh Paige, whom she named after her mother. She describes her as the beginning of the rest of her life.