Some good news may finally be coming out of the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp divorce scandal.
The Magic Mike XXL actress — who will receive $7 million from her estranged husband — will be donating her entire divorce settlement to charity.
Amber has decided to split the money between a children's hospital and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to help victims of domestic violence.
“As described in the restraining order and divorce settlement, money played no role for me personally and never has, except to the extent that I could donate it to charity and, in doing so, hopefully help those less able to defend themselves,” she said in a statement.
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The actress decided to donate to the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, where she has worked as a volunteer for the past 10 years.
"Over the years, I have seen firsthand how more funding for staffing, better equipment and better medication can make the difference between life or death for a child.
“I know these organizations will put the funds to good use and look forward to continuing to support them in the future.
“Hopefully, this experience results in a positive change in the lives of people who need it the most.”
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The ACLU also released a statement thanking the Mandy Lane star and are "incredibly grateful.”
“For years, we have worked through the courts and legislatures around the country to make sure that domestic violence victims are fully protected by the law and receive the government assistance they deserve,” Executive Director of the ACLU said.
“We could not be more thankful for Ms. Heard’s support — she can be confident that this gift will help other women live safely and freely.”
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Even though Amber continues to support several domestic violence causes, the actress applied to have her domestic abuse petition dismissed.
“There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm. Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future,” her attorneys stated after the settlement.
