Monica lewinsky biography

American activist and writer (born )

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Monica lewinsky biography

For the surname, see Lewinsky (surname).

Monica Samille Lewinsky (born July 23, )^[1] is an American activist. Lewinsky became internationally known in the late s after U.S. President Bill Clinton admitted to having had an affair with her during her days as a White House intern between and The affair and its repercussions (which included Clinton's impeachment) became known as the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal.

Following the scandal, Lewinsky engaged in a variety of ventures that included designing a line of handbags under her name, serving as an advertising spokesperson for a diet plan, and working as a television personality.

She obtained a master's degree in psychology from the London School of Economics in In , Lewinsky began speaking out as an activist against cyberbullying.

Early life

Lewinsky was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in an affluent family in Southern Cali