Body language expert analyses Amber Heard’s ‘tearless sob’ in court

Amber Heard testified in Virginia court last week against ex-husband Johnny Depp.

During her evidence, the Aquaman actress frequently burst into tears as she described how the Pirates of the Caribbean star emotionally and physically raped her.

Judi James, a body language specialist, is now attempting to analyse Heard’s body language and the messages she is attempting to send in court.

According to Judi James: “The cameras made it difficult to see if they had developed in her eyes or whether they had reddened. This, like everything else, is a difficult subject.

“When guilty individuals cry, they frequently try to conceal their dry eyes by poking them with their fingers, pinching them shut tightly, or probing them with a hankie.

“When they do cry for real, their tears are frequently inspired by self-pity.” Amber’s appeared abbreviated, but is it acting, terrible acting, or the honest nuanced response of someone experiencing conflicting emotions?’

“Amber’s facial expressions grew more passionate when she spoke about abuse,” she added.

“She talked in great detail, her reactions ranging from amazement and confusion to disdain and wrath.”

“She kept her head held up, and any tears were disguised by a shift in her voice tone and a chin crumple.”

“She utilised volleys of demonstrative or mimic motions as she described moments and occurrences in detail, implying she was experiencing them in her head.”