Johnny Depp in court says he has never struck any woman in his life Depp's lawyers say falsely implies that she was physically and sexually abused by Depp when the actors were married.

Actor Johnny Depp wasted no time after taking the stand in court on Tuesday, saying that never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way

never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way, nor have I ever struck any woman in my life.

Depp was in a Virginia court Tuesday afternoon to testify in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Depp is suing the actress for more than $50 million, saying her claims of domestic abuse have harmed his career and reputation.

Heard, 35, has filed a countersuit against Depp, 58, seeking $100 million in damages and saying his legal team falsely accused her of fabricating claims against Depp.

Depp on Tuesday said Heard's "untrue" accusations that she had been a victim of domestic abuse "permeated the industry,

Depp told the court. "I felt a responsibility of clearing the record ... I didn't deserve that nor did my children nor did the people who have believed in me all these years.

"In the beginning of my relationship with Ms. Heard, it was, from what I recall and what I remember, she was ... too good to be true," Depp said.

Heard and Depp married in February 2015. Heard filed for divorce in May 2016.Actor Johnny Depp wasted no time after taking the stand in court.