History of Stormy Daniels in Timeline
Stormy Daniels, born Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, is an American pornographic film actress, director, and former stripper. Recognized for her contributions to the adult film industry, she's an inductee of the NightMoves, AVN, XRCO, and Vanity Fair Halls of Fame. In 2009, she briefly considered a run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana against incumbent David Vitter during the 2010 election cycle.
March 17, 1979: Stephanie Gregory Clifford Born
On March 17, 1979, Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, was born.
1997: Graduated High School
In 1997, Stormy Daniels graduated from Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and considered a career in journalism.
September 2000: Featured Entertainer
In September 2000, Stormy Daniels became a featured entertainer with Continental Theatrical Agency.
2001: Appeared in Real Sex
In 2001, Stormy Daniels appeared in an episode of Real Sex where she is seen participating in 2001 Miss Nude Great Plains Contest.
2002: Appeared in Photographic Series
In 2002, Stormy Daniels appeared as a model in artist Nika Nesgoda's photographic series Virgin, portraying the Virgin Mary.
2004: Appeared in Pornucopia
In 2004, Stormy Daniels appeared in Pornucopia.
2004: Won Best New Starlet Award
In 2004, Stormy Daniels won the Best New Starlet Award from Adult Video News and began directing for Wicked.
2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In 2005, Stormy Daniels appeared in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
2006: Affair with Donald Trump
In 2006, Stormy Daniels reportedly had an affair with Donald Trump, which later became the subject of a legal dispute and hush money payment.
2007: Appeared on Dirt and Maroon 5 Video
In 2007, Stormy Daniels appeared in Dirt on the FX Network as a stripper and in Maroon 5's music video for "Wake Up Call" as a pole dancer.
2007: Married Michael Mosny
In 2007, Stormy Daniels married Michael "Mike Moz" Mosny.
May 21, 2009: Formed Exploratory Committee for Senate Run
On May 21, 2009, Stormy Daniels formed an exploratory committee for a potential Senate run, motivated by revelations about David Vitter's connections to a prostitution ring.
July 2009: Arrested for Domestic Violence
In July 2009, Stormy Daniels was arrested on a domestic violence charge by Michael Mosny.
August 2009: Campaign Manager's Car Blown Up
In August 2009, the car of Stormy Daniels' campaign manager was blown up, though no one was injured.
2009: Considered Senate Run
In 2009, Stormy Daniels considered challenging David Vitter in the 2010 Senate election in Louisiana.
April 6, 2010: Declared Republican Candidacy
On April 6, 2010, Stormy Daniels declared herself a Republican candidate, influenced by the RNC's expenses at a "lesbian bondage themed nightclub".
April 15, 2010: Announced She Would Not Run
On April 15, 2010, Stormy Daniels announced she would not run for Senate due to cost and lack of media seriousness.
2010: Considered Senate Run
In 2010, Stormy Daniels contemplated a run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, spurred by revelations about the Republican National Committee's expenses.
January 18, 2014: Inducted into AVN Hall of Fame
On January 18, 2014, Stormy Daniels was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.
April 16, 2014: Inducted into XRCO Hall of Fame
On April 16, 2014, Stormy Daniels was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame.
2015: Married Brendon Miller
In 2015, Stormy Daniels married Brendon Miller, with whom she has a daughter.
October 2016: Hush Money Payment
In October 2016, Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to deny an affair with Donald Trump that allegedly happened in 2006.
January 2018: Affair Reported by the Wall Street Journal
In January 2018, the Wall Street Journal reported the affair and payoff between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump.
March 6, 2018: Filed Lawsuit Against Trump
On March 6, 2018, Stormy Daniels filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, claiming the non-disclosure agreement was invalid as Trump never signed it and that his attorney had been intimidating her.
March 25, 2018: 60 Minutes Interview
On March 25, 2018, Stormy Daniels stated in a 60 Minutes interview that she and Trump had sex once and she felt threatened to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
April 9, 2018: FBI Raided Cohen's Office
On April 9, 2018, FBI agents raided Michael Cohen's office and seized records relating to payments to Stormy Daniels.
April 30, 2018: Filed Lawsuit Against Trump for Libel
On April 30, 2018, Stormy Daniels filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump on libel charges due to his statements calling her statements "fraud".
May 5, 2018: Saturday Night Live Appearance
On May 5, 2018, Stormy Daniels appeared on Saturday Night Live as herself in the cold open.
May 23, 2018: Stormy Daniels Day in West Hollywood
On May 23, 2018, Stormy Daniels was given the key to the city of West Hollywood, California, and it was declared "Stormy Daniels Day".
July 12, 2018: Arrested in Columbus, Ohio
On July 12, 2018, Stormy Daniels was arrested in Columbus, Ohio, accused of violating strip club laws.
July 2018: Miller Filed for Divorce
In July 2018, Brendon Miller filed for divorce from Stormy Daniels.
August 2018: Cohen's Plea Deal
In August 2018, Michael Cohen reached a plea deal, stating he paid Stormy Daniels at the direction of a candidate to influence the election.
September 2018: Offered to Invalidate NDA
In September 2018, Michael Cohen offered to invalidate the non-disclosure agreement with Stormy Daniels if she refunded the $130,000 payment.
October 2018: Libel Suit Dismissed
In October 2018, Stormy Daniels' libel suit against Donald Trump was dismissed on First Amendment grounds.
2018: Legal Dispute with Donald Trump
In 2018, Stormy Daniels became involved in a legal dispute with Donald Trump concerning a payment of $130,000 made by Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, to silence her about an alleged affair in 2006.
January 2019: Filed Suit Against Columbus
In January 2019, Stormy Daniels filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Columbus, alleging politically motivated arrest.
March 2019: Police Investigation Found Arrest Improper
In March 2019, an internal police investigation found that Stormy Daniels' arrest was improper but not premeditated or political.
August 2019: Officers Faced Punishment for Arrest
In August 2019, five Columbus police officers faced departmental punishment for their roles in the arrest of Stormy Daniels.
September 2019: Settled Lawsuit with Columbus
In September 2019, Stormy Daniels settled her federal lawsuit against the City of Columbus for $450,000.
2019: Hosted XBIZ Awards
In 2019, Stormy Daniels was named the host of the XBIZ Awards.
August 2020: Appeal Lost in Libel Case
In August 2020, Stormy Daniels lost her appeal in the libel case against Donald Trump.
2020: Appeared on The Eric Andre Show
In 2020, Stormy Daniels appeared as a guest on The Eric Andre Show.
2022: Vowed Not to Pay Legal Fees
As of 2022, Stormy Daniels vowed not to pay the over $600,000 she was ordered to pay to Donald Trump's law firm due to the defamation suit.
2022: Married Barrett Blade
In 2022, Stormy Daniels married porn star Barrett Blade.
2023: Lost Appeal to Reduce Payment
In 2023, Stormy Daniels lost her appeal to reduce the payment for Donald Trump's legal fees, and was ordered to further pay $120,000.
April 15, 2024: Trump Trial Begins
On April 15, 2024, the trial began in New York City, in which Donald Trump faced 34 felony charges of falsifying business records relating to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels.
May 7, 2024: Daniels Testifies at Trump Trial
On May 7, 2024, Stormy Daniels testified at Donald Trump's trial, describing her reported sexual encounter and year-long relationship with Trump.
May 13, 2024: Cohen Confirms Details About NDA
On May 13, 2024, during trial testimony, Michael Cohen confirmed details about the non-disclosure agreement, including the $1,000,000 penalty for violating the agreement.
May 30, 2024: Trump Convicted of Falsifying Business Records
On May 30, 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels.
