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Amber Heard makes rare Instagram return with impressively long wine list


The 40-year-old actress shared a rare new photo on Wednesday


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Shirley GomezSenior Writer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 5:39 PM EDT

Amber Heard just made an unexpected return to Instagram. The 40-year-old actress shared a rare new photo on Wednesday, September 30, offering followers a small glimpse into her life in Spain. 

Sitting at a restaurant with what appears to be a seriously extensive wine menu in front of her, Heard kept her caption short and playful: “Now this is my kind of wine list.”

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In the photo, Heard is pictured smiling while looking through the oversized menu. She wore a red satin halter-style top, with her blonde hair swept into a relaxed updo.

 Amber Heard  on October 30, 2009 © WireImage
Amber Heard on October 30, 2009

Amber Heard’s Instagram Post Comes After a 14-Week Break

Heard's latest Instagram update arrives more than three months after her previous feed post.

Her last update came on June 21, when she celebrated completing the KLM Norte Sur 10K race in Madrid. Heard posted a smiling race-day photo after finishing the event, along with Instagram Stories that included a moment with her 5-year-old daughter, Oonagh.

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Her June post was similarly upbeat. Wearing pink athletic gear after completing the 10K, Heard captioned her race-day photo, “First race glow,” alongside heart and Spanish flag emojis.

This time, there is no major milestone or work announcement attached to the update. Instead, Heard appears to simply be enjoying a meal and an exceptionally substantial wine selection.

Amber Heard Has Kept a Lower Profile in Spain

Heard has been living in Spain since 2022 and has largely stepped away from the constant public visibility that surrounded her during her highly publicized legal battle with former husband Johnny Depp.


Amber Heard was seen enjoying a family day out with her children in Madrid.© CBO/The Grosby Group
Amber Heard was seen enjoying a family day out with her children in Madrid.

Her recent social media activity has consequently offered only occasional glimpses of her day-to-day life.

Heard's life in Spain has remained a subject of interest precisely because she reveals relatively little about it herself. Her Instagram account no longer functions as a steady diary of celebrity appearances, projects, and daily updates.