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"I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder," Heard said on Monday morning.
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Appearing on NBC's Today show, the actress said she stands by the testimony she gave in the trial against former husband Johnny Depp.
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"I actually understand. He's a beloved character and people feel they know him," Heard tells Today co-host Savannah Guthrie in an interview clip aired Monday on NBC.
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The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.
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Johnny Depp had sued Amber Heard for more than $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about abuse against women. Because of a limit set by state law, Depp's award will be $10.35 million.
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Heard is the final witness in the six-week libel trial Depp brought against his ex-wife.
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On TikTok, #IStandWithAmberHeard has garnered about 8.2 million views, while #JusticeForJohnnyDepp has earned about 15 billion views. A sociologist offers her views on the reasons why.
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Heard described a chaotic and violent night in 2015, during which she alleges Depp sexually assaulted her.
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Heard described years of alleged abuse at the hands of the movie star.
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The actor made the pledge as she ended her marriage to Johnny Depp, saying she would split $7 million between the ACLU and a children's hospital. Depp's defamation case against Heard is ongoing.