Women Made Famous by Sex Scandals
Not satisfied with tradition, these women were made famous by their roles in famous sex scandals.
Mary Kay Letourneau
Mary Kay Letourneau, a married teacher at a Washington elementary school and mother of four, began a sexual relationship with one of her sixth grade students. Latourneau took pleasure in working with her students, but one student, Vili Fualaau, stood out from the rest. He showed great artistic talent, and Latourneau showered him with extra attention, helping him hone his artistic skills.
In February 1997, Latourneau was arrested for statutory rape and only months later gave birth to Vili Fualaau’s daughter. Latourneau plead guilty to statutory rape and was sentenced to eighty-nine months, but was released on January 1 1998 for good behavior.
The couple went on to marry in May 2005 and now has two children.
Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky became a household name in late 1997 after allegations that the young White House intern was involved in a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton.
After initially telling the public that the affair did not happen, Clinton admitted that he lied to the American people and that he had in fact carried on an inappropriate affair and had physical contact with Lewinsky.
Amy Fisher
Although the affair between seventeen year old Amy Fisher and a much older Joey Buttafuoco was not made public until after it came to a gory end, the scandal that resulted became prime material for news media and Hollywood movie makers.
Amy Fisher, who the media later named the “Long Island Lolita,” showed up at the door of her lover Joey Buttafuoco’s home, told his wife Mary Jo about their affair and then shot his wife in the head. Mary Jo Buttafuoco was badly injured and is paralyzed on the right side of her face, but did not succumb to her injuries.
Fisher was charged with several counts, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assault in the first degree, and was sentenced to 5–15 years in prison in December 1992. (Buttafuoco was charged in October 1993 with Statutory Rape and served six months.)
Heidi Fleiss
By the age of 27 Heidi Fleiss , aka “The Hollywood Madam” was one of the most well known and prosperous Madams in Los Angeles. Catering to an elite list of customers and making several million dollars in just a couple of years made Heidi the main target of jealous rivals in the prostitution business.
In order to get their number one rival off the streets, several madams, pimps and even some of Heidi’s own working girls banded together to bring her down. After several reports being made, local police devised a sting operation that would not only shut Heidi down, but would name several Hollywood celebrities as clients.
Although none of her famous and socially elite clients were charged, Heidi was charged with pandering and tax evasion and sentenced to thirty-seven months in jail. The pandering charges were later dropped and she was released after only twenty-one months.
At the time that their sting operation was devised, authorities had no idea that it would catapult Heidi into the limelight and cause nation wide interest. Since her release, Heidi has opened a Hollywood Boutique called “Hollywood Madam” and owns a Laundromat called “Dirty Laundry.” She also plans to open a brothel in the State of Nevada, where prostitution is legal.
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RJ Chamberlain
On January 25, 2009 at 3:16 am
Really interesting piece Lanne. Well researched and written. RJ
nobert soloria bermosa
On January 25, 2009 at 3:45 am
inrteresting post,nice job,
Glynis Smy
On January 25, 2009 at 5:43 am
Interesting article, the Beckham family (UK soccer star) had a similar problem
BC Doan
On January 25, 2009 at 7:26 am
Very interesting article!
Betty Carew
On January 25, 2009 at 8:43 am
Great article , yes they certainly were famous I remember each one of them bt didn’t know all the details thanks.
Anne Lyken Garner
On January 25, 2009 at 8:54 am
The first thing that came to mind when I read the heading, was the Clinton affair. That certainly made Monica infamous. It’s sad about the young people involved, isn’t it?
papaleng
On January 25, 2009 at 12:12 pm
very interesting article. thanks for sharing.
Louie Jerome
On January 25, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I am obviously going to find it difficult to become famous as a writer. Maybe I should try another way and become infamous….?? Seriously though, good article and lots to read.
Bren Parks
On January 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Lol Louie….good read.
lanne
On January 25, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Thanks for your comments everyone. These women lived anything but dull lives, but I think I`ll stick to being dull…lol:)
Ruby Hawk
On January 25, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I remember them all. They were in the headline and gave the reporters something to keep them busy. I think the most interesting one to me was Amy Fisher.I was so sorry for Joey’s wife.
Judy Sheldon
On January 26, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Ruby’s right, Joey’s wife did not deserve that. It’s true that sex “sells” and truly has brought these women into the spot light by selling papers. There are many other notorious stories and people never tire of reading about them. Mama always said that the dirty deeds down in the dark come to light…
Lanne, interesting read.
IreniaPehuajo
On January 27, 2009 at 8:29 am
Good compilation.I liked it.
Darlene McFarlane
On January 28, 2009 at 9:05 am
Very interesting! I remember all of these women. When their stories came to light, they were in the news for weeks as interested parties everywhere waited each new day to hear more details.
You did your homework on this one.
Good job!
Michele Cameron Drew
On February 17, 2009 at 1:31 am
Quite the group here, lanne. I love the research. I too remember most of these women. Like Anne, the first thing I thought of was Monica, but I also thought about Amy Fisher. This is an excellent write.
-M
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