No less than a quarter of a century ago, Monica Lewinsky's relationship with then-US President Bill Clinton caused a worldwide sensation. The then 22-year-old intern and Bill, 27 years her senior, began their affair in 1995 when Lewinsky was working in the White House. Like many celebrities, Clinton had an affair with a frighteningly young date. However, this incident even led to the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Clinton.
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How is Monica Lewinsky doing after the affair?
The trial ended with an acquittal for Clinton, but the affair had a profound impact on Monica's life. In the years following the scandal, she initially withdrew from the public eye.
Despite the consensual nature of the relationship, she suffered from public shaming and negative attention. These difficulties also caused her to seek various therapies.
Thanks to the #MeToo movement, Monica now sees her relationship with Bill Clinton with different eyes. In 2018, she told Vanity Fair that it was a 'gross abuse of power' on Clinton's part, even if the relationship had been consensual.
In an interview with People magazine in 2021, Lewinskyalso reflected on her relationship with the then-US president, who once declined Queen Elizabeth's invitation to tea, describing him as charismatic and dangerously charming.
What is the ex-intern doing today?
Over time, however, Lewinsky began to build a new identity for herself. She became an anti-bullying activist and works to raise awareness about the effects of public shaming and online bullying.
She was also involved in various projects and campaigns to raise awareness of these issues. She also works as a speaker, author and social commentator.
In February of 2024, it was announced that Lewinsky was partnering with the sustainable brand Reformation and Vote.org to be the face of a new campaign featuring the brand's latest collection and a very clear message: 'You’ve Got The Power'. Lewinsky made a statement about the campaign according to Rolling Stone:
Voting is using our voice to be heard and it’s the most defining — and powerful —aspect of democracy.
If you wanna complain for the next four years, you gotta go out and vote.
Voting is always important, but the stakes are especially high this year with voter frustration and apathy threatening to meaningfully impact turnout. I’m excited and grateful to be working with Reformation to remind people to register, use their voice and VOTE!
Lewinsky shares her life publicly
Lewinsky last appeared at a public event, the Vanity Fair Oscar party, in March 2023. She also regularly gives her 103K Instagram fans insights into her life on the platform by posting the occasional selfie. However, she keeps her private life out of the public eye and emphasizes that she has the right to keep her love life private.
She has learned a lot from previous relationships
Today, Monica considers all her relationships, even the failed ones, to be very valuable. She is not married and explains that she is happier being single today than she used to be.
Bill Clinton is said to have had several affairs at once
In addition to Monica Lewinsky, Bill Clinton is said to have had several affairs. A rumour that extends beyond Bill and circulated around many presidents before and after him.
Carla Bruni, for example, recently spoke out about her alleged affair with Donald Trump and didn't leave anything good to be said about him. Of course, not all rumours are verifiable...
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This article was translated from Oh!MyMag DE
Sources:
People: Where Is Monica Lewinsky Now? A Look at the Activist's Life 25 Years After Bill Clinton Scandal
Vanity Fair: Monica Lewinsky: 25 “Randoms” on the 25th Anniversary of the Bill Clinton Calamity
Rolling Stone: Monica Lewinsky Rocks the Vote (And Stylish Workwear) In New Reformation Campaign
