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IIE Digital Desk : Actress Amber Heard announced on Mother’s Day that she has welcomed twins, expanding her family and embracing motherhood with joy and gratitude. The announcement was made via a heartfelt post on her social media accounts, where she shared an intimate photo and a message celebrating the journey of motherhood.

“Being a mother is the most sacred and humbling experience of my life,” Heard wrote. “I’m beyond thrilled to share that I’ve welcomed my beautiful twins into the world. They are healthy, happy, and already have my whole heart.”

The announcement, which came on Sunday, May 11, quickly went viral, with fans, celebrities, and well-wishers flooding her comment sections with messages of congratulations and support. Heard, 38, did not disclose the names of the babies or additional details about their birth, but she expressed that the decision to become a mother had been long in the making and deeply personal.

“Years ago, I decided I wanted to become a parent on my own terms,” she shared. “I hope we arrive at a point in society where it’s normal to not want to fit into the traditional molds of family. My family is mine, and it’s beautifully complete.”

The announcement marks Heard’s second major public statement about motherhood. In July 2021, she introduced her first child, Oonagh Paige Heard, born via surrogate. At the time, she had spoken candidly about her decision to have a child independently, calling her daughter “the beginning of the rest of my life.” Now, with the addition of twins, it appears Heard’s family has grown once again—quietly and privately, until she was ready to share the news.

The actress has been largely out of the public eye since the conclusion of the widely publicized legal battles with ex-husband Johnny Depp. Following the 2022 defamation trial and the intense media scrutiny that surrounded it, Heard relocated to Spain, where she has been living a more low-profile life. She occasionally shares glimpses of her personal life, but has generally maintained privacy, especially regarding her child.

Sources close to Heard say she has found peace and healing in recent years, focusing on motherhood, writing, and select film projects. Her next film, In the Fire, is set for international release later this year.

Despite past controversies, Heard’s Mother’s Day post received an overwhelmingly positive reaction, with many praising her for sharing her joy and embracing motherhood on her own terms.

“This is the most honest and loving post I’ve seen all day,” wrote one user on Instagram. “Wishing you and your babies all the love in the world.”