Amber Heard has just announced that she is pregnant with her second child, just a few years after welcoming her first daughter, Oonagh Paige, in 2021. The actress, who was popularized by her romance with Johnny Depp, broke the news to the public in a low-key manner, keeping the details of her growing family private for now.

Amber, 38, already has a three-year-old daughter named Oonagh Paige. She had been married to Depp from 2015 until 2017; their very public divorce gave way to a defamation case against her in 2022. A representative for the actress confirmed that she was pregnant to People, adding that it is still early days, so not much can be shared as of now. But the ambassador said Amber is ecstatic over this new addition to her family, and Oonagh is going to be an older sister soon. Since the end of the legal battle with Depp, Amber has opted out of the limelight to lead a quieter life.

She currently lives in Madrid, Spain, having moved from the Balearic Island of Mallorca to settle in the high-end neighborhoods of the Spanish capital. It is unknown whether she is expecting her second child alone or with a partner, as Amber has kept her personal relationships private. For the past few years, the Aquaman star has enjoyed a more reclusive lifestyle finding solace away from the media frenzy that surrounded her during the trial and the subsequent coverage. Amber talked candidly about her reasons for leaving Hollywood after the turmoil of the trial.

This led her to decide on relocating in search of a more serene and quieter life, not to the spotlight, after such a dramatic verdict. And so she decided to migrate to Spain, where apparently she enjoys peace and bliss with her daughter. Her decision to leave the United States, along with newfound privacy, will form a drastic turn in her life after years of scrutinizing. Amber has always been open to the world about her journey to motherhood, even if she has a more private life. In 2021, she posted on Instagram that she had introduced Oonagh Paige to the world three months ago, proudly declaring that she had chosen to become a parent on her own terms. Alongside a gorgeous picture of herself holding her newborn daughter, she felt joy and excitement, telling her fans, “I’m so excited to share this news with you.”

Becoming a mother as an unmarried woman was quite a daring decision; Amber has said that she never realized how radical this choice was.

In a moving message posted alongside Oonagh’s birth announcement, Amber reflected on motherhood and societal expectations: “Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way. I hope we arrive at a point in which it’s normalised to not want a ring in order to have a crib.” The actress, who had always been a strong privacy advocate, also added her thoughts on why she wanted to keep her private life out of the public eye: “A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone’s business. I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this.” In many ways, Amber’s decision to speak openly about her choices serves as a reminder of how women can challenge traditional expectations when it comes to family-building and personal identity.

She has a daughter named Oonagh Paige, born on April 8, 2021. In the same post, Amber stated that the name of her daughter was a tribute to her late mother, Paige. According to Amber, Oonagh’s arrival in her life is a life-changing experience: “She’s the beginning of the rest of my life.”

Amber has always walked a bumpy road on the way to happiness and self-discovery. All that public battle may be seen as a kind of proof that she is finally starting to find solace in her new life in Spain.

In an interview for People magazine, the director of the film In the Fire, Conor Allyn, praises Amber for finding a kind of peace after the battles over Johnny Depp. He described Amber as a devoted mother who is all in for her daughter and enjoys the simplicity of being a mother. “She’s living her best life in Spain with her daughter and just finding happiness in that way,” Conor said, adding, “She is such a dedicated mum [and] really good about making the time [for her daughter].” Many problems Amber faced show that she built a life centered on happiness and her position as a mother. It is also seen in how she pursued her journey to motherhood, the choice to have a child single-handedly, and is now in the second pregnancy and continues embracing life on her own terms.

As Amber’s second pregnancy advances, her fans and the media will undoubtedly follow her story.

However, it appears that Amber is more focused than ever on what matters most to her: her family and peace of mind. Whether or not her life in Spain will include a partner remains a mystery, but Amber has proven that she is capable of finding her own way. It is a reminder that everyone has the right to define what a family is, regardless of the expectations of society. Amber has certainly done this in a very graceful and courageous manner.