Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Trial (2022)

The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial, televised in 2022, drew over 1 billion combined views on TikTok and YouTube, making it the most-watched celebrity legal proceeding in history. The six-week courtroom battle polarized global audiences, sparking intense debates on domestic abuse and due process within the #MeToo era. It outperforms #3 (Ellen DeGeneres' scandal) in sustained media engagement, with daily coverage persisting for over three months. Depp's $10.35 million verdict against Heard underscored the trial's seismic impact on public discourse.