Johnny Depp's publicist says he will not be responding to any of the "salacious false stories" about his personal life.

The star's representative gave a statement to the magazine U.S. Weekly after his estranged wife claimed in court that he threw a mobile phone at her.

Amber Heard submitted photos of her bruised face to a court.

Her lawyer confirmed there is now a restraining order in place against him. 

Amber Heard filed for divorce on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences and saying the pair had separated the day before.

Sandro Monetti, managing editor of the Los Angeles Business Journal, says the claims could be damaging for the actor: