#9: How it Ended

By 2012, Amber and Tasya had quietly split, though they reportedly remained on good terms. Their breakup was never heavily publicized, perhaps because Amber soon began dating Johnny Depp. Despite the split, van Ree supported Amber during future life events.

After their separation, Amber eventually dropped van Ree’s last name, but the relationship left a lasting mark on her identity. It was a bold and formative time in her life—when she lived unapologetically, embraced her queerness publicly, and aligned herself closely with LGBTQ+ and creative communities.