How Monica Lewinsky Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Monica Lewinsky across different fields.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

June 1999: Ms. magazine Published Articles on Lewinsky

In June 1999, Ms. magazine published a series of articles arguing from three generations of women whether Lewinsky's behavior had any meaning for feminism.

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.

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.

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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.

Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate

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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.

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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.

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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.

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