Career Timeline of Monica Lewinsky: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Monica Lewinsky made an impact.
Monica Lewinsky is an American activist known for her involvement in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal during the late 1990s. While working as a White House intern from 1995 to 1997, she had an affair with then-President Bill Clinton. The exposure of the affair led to widespread media coverage, a political scandal, and impeachment proceedings against Clinton. In later years, Lewinsky has become an anti-bullying activist and public speaker, addressing the challenges of online shaming and reclaiming her narrative.
July 1995: Started White House Internship
In July 1995, Monica Lewinsky secured an unpaid summer White House internship in the office of White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta and moved to Washington, D.C.
December 1995: Moved to Paid Posting
In December 1995, Monica Lewinsky moved to a paid posting in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.
April 1996: Transferred to the Pentagon
In April 1996, Monica Lewinsky's superiors transferred her from the White House to the Pentagon because they felt that she was spending too much time with President Clinton. At the Pentagon, she worked as an assistant to chief Pentagon spokesman Kenneth Bacon.
December 1997: Left Pentagon Position
In December 1997, Monica Lewinsky left her position at the Pentagon.
March 1999: Monica's Story Published
In March 1999, Andrew Morton's "Monica's Story", Monica Lewinsky's biography, which included her side of the Clinton affair was published. It was also excerpted as a cover story in Time magazine.
September 1999: Launched Handbag Line
In September 1999, Monica Lewinsky began to sell a line of handbags bearing her name, under the company name The Real Monica, Inc. They were sold online as well as at Henri Bendel in New York, Fred Segal in California, and The Cross in London.
February 2000: Jenny Craig Ads Stopped Running
In February 2000, Jenny Craig stopped running the Monica Lewinsky ads.
April 2000: Jenny Craig Campaign Concluded
In April 2000, Jenny Craig concluded Monica Lewinsky's advertising campaign entirely and paid her only $300,000 of the $1 million contracted for her involvement.
2003: Hosted Mr. Personality
In 2003, Monica Lewinsky hosted a reality television dating program, Mr. Personality, on Fox Television Network.
2006: Earned Master's Degree
In 2006, Monica Lewinsky obtained a master's degree in psychology from the London School of Economics.
May 2014: Essay in Vanity Fair: "Shame and Survival"
In May 2014, Monica Lewinsky published an essay titled "Shame and Survival" in Vanity Fair, reflecting on her life and the Clinton scandal. She asserted the relationship was consensual, though she regretted it, and aimed to reclaim her narrative. Vanity Fair then announced her as a contributor.
July 2014: Interview on The 90s: The Last Great Decade
In July 2014, Monica Lewinsky was interviewed for The 90s: The Last Great Decade, a three-part television special on the National Geographic Channel. The series examined key events of the 1990s, including the scandal involving Lewinsky. This marked her first interview in over a decade.
October 2014: Public Stand Against Cyberbullying
In October 2014, Monica Lewinsky publicly addressed cyberbullying, identifying herself as "patient zero" of online harassment. Speaking at a Forbes magazine summit, she expressed her desire to support other victims and mentioned being influenced by the suicide of Tyler Clementi. She also joined Twitter to further her efforts.
2014: Became an Activist
In 2014, Monica Lewinsky began speaking out as an activist against cyberbullying.
March 2015: TED Talk on Cyberbullying
In March 2015, Monica Lewinsky continued her anti-cyberbullying advocacy by delivering a TED Talk, advocating for a more compassionate Internet.
June 2015: Anti-Bullying Ambassador and Speech at Cannes Lions
In June 2015, Monica Lewinsky became an ambassador for Bystander Revolution and gave an anti-cyberbullying speech at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
September 2015: Interview on Good Morning America
In September 2015, Monica Lewinsky was interviewed by Amy Robach on Good Morning America, discussing Bystander Revolution's Month of Action campaign for National Bullying Prevention Month.
October 2017: Foreword to Shame Nation Book
In October 2017, Monica Lewinsky wrote the foreword to Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate by Sue Scheff and Melissa Schorr.
September 2018: Speech in Jerusalem and Walk-Off
In September 2018, Monica Lewinsky spoke at a conference in Jerusalem. During the Q&A, she walked off stage after being asked by journalist Yonit Levi whether Clinton owes her a private apology, a question she had previously said was off-limits.
August 6, 2019: American Crime Story: Impeachment Announced
On August 6, 2019, it was announced that the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal would be the focus of the third season of American Crime Story, titled Impeachment.
2019: Interview on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
In 2019, Monica Lewinsky was interviewed by John Oliver on HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. They discussed public shaming and how social media's presence during the 1990s scandal could have altered her experience.
October 2020: Production Begins for American Crime Story: Impeachment
In October 2020, production began for the third season of American Crime Story: Impeachment, with Monica Lewinsky as a co-producer.
June 2021: Alt Ending Productions and Deal with 20th Television
In June 2021, Monica Lewinsky started her own production company, Alt Ending Productions, and signed a first-look deal with 20th Television.
September 7, 2021: Premiere of American Crime Story: Impeachment
On September 7, 2021, American Crime Story: Impeachment premiered, portraying the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal based on Jeffrey Toobin's book A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President. Actress Beanie Feldstein played Monica Lewinsky.
October 2021: Executive Production of 15 Minutes of Shame
In October 2021, Monica Lewinsky executive produced the HBO documentary 15 Minutes of Shame, directed by Max Joseph. The documentary explores public shaming, online shaming, and ostracism.
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