Amber Heard, appears to have turned the page on her Hollywood career following her high‑profile defamation trial with Johnny Depp. She moved to Spain and has a new name: Martha Jane Cannary.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Mother’s Day 2025, Heard announced she welcomed twins—daughter Agnes and son Ocean—adding them to her daughter Oonagh Paige, born via surrogate in 2021. “My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full,” she wrote. Her Instagram feed reflects a new devotion to family and a quieter life.
From Screen to Stage: ‘Theatre Era’ Begins
After several years away from acting—including her last major film roles in In the Fire and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2023—Amber Heard has announced her return to performing, this time on stage. She declared via Instagram she is officially in her “theatre era,” marking a deliberate new phase professionally. The role comes in Spirit of the People, a bold, bilingual new play by acclaimed writer Jeremy O. Harris, set to premiere at the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Heard stars as Genevieve, her professional stage debut, sharing the billing with actors including Brandon Flynn, Ato Blankson‑Wood, Zachary Booth, Emma Ramos, and Amandla Jahava.
Spirit of the People: A Haunting Bilingual Epic
Spirit of the People is set in Oaxaca and draws in Zapotec warriors, expats, mezcaleros, and tourism tensions. The play confronts themes of land exploitation, cultural identity, environmental destruction and the collision of Western privilege with indigenous history. It is described as a “haunting bilingual epic”—nearly half the dialogue is in Spanish, which Heard speaks fluently, making her well-suited to a role that spans two languages. Critics have praised the overall production and Heard’s emotional intensity, seeing echoes of Tennessee Williams in its lyricism and psychological complexity.
Critical Acclaim & Fan Support
Her debut drew strong critical acclaim. Vanity Fair described her stage presence as “exceptional, particularly for someone in her professional theatrical debut,” naming her portrayal reminiscent of classic Southern Gothic heroines—fragile, haunted, yet resilient. On social media, fans celebrated her return. Comments on Instagram included: “Congratulations on an incredibly successful run … I can’t wait to see what you do next,” and “We love and support you. Keep your head up high”
A Festival Reinvented: Beyond Traditional Theater
Her appearance is part of a wider reinvention of the Williamstown Theatre Festival under Harris’s leadership. The festival has adopted an experimental, multimedia approach—featuring ice‑rink performances, opera, dance and avant‑garde pieces—alongside plays like Not About Nightingales and Camino Real inspired by Tennessee Williams. The goal is immersive, boundary‑pushing storytelling that challenges theatrical norms. Heard’s participation in such a transformative theater season highlights her shift from mainstream Hollywood into more niche, artistically driven spaces.
What Lies Ahead?
As of August 4, 2025, Heard has no publicly confirmed film or television projects listed on IMDb, suggesting her attentions remain focused on theatre and motherhood. Her recent move to Spain, name change, and choice of a challenging bilingual play signals a deliberate departure from her earlier persona and career path. Whether she continues in theater, returns to screen acting or explores new creative ventures remains to be seen. For now, Amber Heard appears to be writing a new script for her life—one centred on authenticity, artistry, and family.
