Actress Amber Heard did not give tech mogul Elon Musk permission to share a revealing photo of her dressed as Mercy, a character from the popular video game Overwatch. The photo, which has been viewed over 16 million times, was shared by Musk on social media without Heard’s consent.
The photo was taken when Heard and Musk were in a relationship seven years ago. According to Musk’s new biography, Heard commissioned a cosplay outfit to be made after Musk told her she reminded him of Mercy, his favorite character in the game.
However, Heard did not give Musk permission to share the intimate photo, which has sparked controversy. A source close to the actress said that she did not give Musk permission to use the photo and that it was meant to remain private.
Amber Heard did not give Elon Musk permission to share a cosplay photo of her dressed as the video game character Mercy from Overwatch
Musk told his girlfriend she reminded him of Mercy, his favorite character in the video game Overwatch – at which point she commissioned a cosplay outfit to be made for her
Heard is said to be annoyed that Musk shared the photo without her permission. Musk’s new biography reveals that Heard spent two months designing and commissioning the costume so she could role-play for him. Musk confirmed that Heard did dress up as Mercy, saying it was “awesome.”
The incident has sparked controversy, with many criticizing Musk for sharing the intimate photo without Heard’s consent. It has also led to renewed scrutiny of Musk’s relationships, with some accusing him of being reckless and insensitive.
Heard’s relationship with Musk was marked by turmoil and drama, according to the biography. Musk’s family and friends reportedly hated Heard, describing her as “toxic” and a “nightmare.” Musk’s brother, Kimbal, said that Heard was “just so toxic” and that Musk’s friends hated her with a passion.
The biography also reveals that Musk’s relationships are often marked by psychological turmoil. Musk himself has said that his relationship with Heard was the most painful relationship he has ever been in, describing it as a “dark vortex” that lasted for over a year.
Heard has had a tumultuous past, including a highly publicized divorce from actor Johnny Depp. The actress has been accused of being manipulative and toxic, and her relationships have often been marked by drama and controversy.
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about consent and privacy, with many arguing that Musk’s decision to share the intimate photo without Heard’s permission was a violation of her rights.