Monica Lewinsky reaches the half-century mark!
The former White House intern, whose name became synonymous with the highly publicized scandals of the 1990s, took to social media with a heartfelt message that reflected the years before. After dealing with so much ridicule for most of her life after the affair, she focused on the moments that shaped her gracefully and resiliently, looking forward to the exciting chapters ahead.
Monica Lewinsky Celebrates 50th Birthday With Gratitude for ‘Her Greatest Past Decade’
The famous activist commemorated the milestone on Sunday with a reel that took his followers on a fun trip down memory lane. Accompanied by Holly Kluge’s “Happy Little Things,” the clip features adorable photos of the writer during her childhood.
From adorable baby photos to heartwarming images of her as a child, the video captures the essence of her journey, all topped off with a cheerful “Happy 50th Birthday!” text stickers and balloons. Accompanying the footage is a caption that reads:
“HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO ME! I can’t believe this little guy made it to the best decade yet. very grateful for the love + encouragement that I have received during these 10 years. helluva ride so far!”
The comments section was filled with congratulations, with Scottish actor Alan Cumming writing a heartfelt message, “Ahh good luck everyone, dear Monickers!” Another praised her as an inspiration, stating, “Your tenacity, grace, and kindness are an inspiration to many. ❤️,” while a third wrote, “Happy Birthday, beautiful. Enjoy today.” A fourth commenter appreciated the charming photo, noting, “Beautiful picture.”
Lewinsky’s generous nature is often praised by fans, especially last year when she shared her thoughts on the death of the late lawyer — Kenneth Starr — who publicly exposed her affair with former President Bill Clinton.
Unfortunately, the former judge died in a Houston hospital due to complications from surgery. The entrepreneur’s response to the news of his death caught the attention of fans, who appreciated his good demeanor.
Taking to Twitter, she shared her thoughts on his death at the age of 76, writing, “I’m sure many understand, my thoughts on ken starr have complicated feelings… but more importantly, do I imagine it’s a painful loss for those who loved him. “
Her tweets immediately caught the attention of her followers, with one user expressing admiration for her continued class and strength. Another playfully asked for her therapist’s name, jokingly stating, “I’m glad she’s gone and doesn’t care about her loved ones (does she have any?), and she never did anything to me .”
One supporter mentioned their desire to copy “a small part” of Lewinsky’s grace, while a fourth expressed their admiration for her beauty, “inside and out,” even as friends of Starr and his wife.
‘Mr. Personality Host Opens Up About Dealing With Public Scrutiny
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After becoming increasingly candid about the challenges he faced under public scrutiny during his involvement with former President Clinton, the author addressed it through his role as executive producer for the series American Crime Story. He discussed the impact of seeing himself depicted in cartoons in newspapers, subject to ridicule.
Although more than two decades have passed since her face was regularly featured in the news and newspapers, Lewinsky admits that the humiliation she endured still stings as she reflects on the lack of support she had at the time to protect her from harsh criticism.
The TV personality also thought if going through such an event would be different in recent times. Sharing her thoughts, she stated, “We didn’t have words like ‘fat shaming’ or ‘slut shaming’ back then. It is very painful. I still don’t like having my picture taken professionally.”
The 50-year-old also sympathized with other women involved in the scandal, including his wife, Hillary Clinton. She told how her confidence was challenged when people found it hard to believe she could have an affair with the 76-year-old because of her weight.
Lewinsky admits that while men may experience body shaming, it doesn’t compare to the intensity that women face. In his own words:
“Misogyny and making fun of people’s looks: Bill gets it sometimes, some jokes about McDonald’s puddings and burgers – and the same goes for Trump – but not to any degree that it happens to women.”
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