Court officials then turned towards the former Pirates of the Caribbean star with their hands up, warning him to stand back.

Surrounded by his attorneys, Johnny turned away and appeared to shrug and smile at his attorneys.

The former couple have avoided eye contact throughout the whole trial, including when Amber has been giving her evidence in front of the actor.

Johnny is suing for $50 million over the damage that he says an article she wrote for The Washington Post about suffering domestic violence did to his reputation and career, though it didn’t name him as the abuser.

Amber is then counter-suing the actor for $100 million.

The trial continues and is expected to last around six weeks in total.