Notes on a scandal

Where is Monica Lewinsky now, what was the blue dress, what is her net worth and what’s she said about Bill Clinton?

Here's how Monica Lewinsky is now using the scandal for good

MONICA Lewinsky was flung into the spotlight after it was revealed she had a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton while she was interning in the White House.

The scandal turned her life upside down for almost two decades, but she's now using the experience to do good. Here's the lowdown...

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Monica regularly campaigns for anti-bullying causes

Who is Monica Lewinsky and what is her background?

The 44-year-old was born in San Francisco, California.

Her dad is medical researcher and oncologist Bernard Lewinsky.

After leaving school, Monica undertook a two-year course at Santa Monica College.

She worked jobs at the drama department at Beverly Hills High School and at a tie shop before landing her role at the White House.

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Monica Lewinsky landed an internship in the White House - a job that would change her life foreverCredit: Handout - Getty

What was the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal and the infamous 'blue dress'?

Bill Clinton, then 49, and 22-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky started a sexual relationship in 1995.

Lewinsky claimed she had sexual encounters with the President on nine occasions, until March 1997, and said First Lady Hillary Clinton was at the White House for a portion of those.

She confided about the relationship to Linda Tripp - her defence department co-worker, who secretly recorded telephone conversations.

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do believe Lewinsky has profited from the ordeal, claiming in 2012 that she had a "$12 (around £9) million affair".

Monica regularly attends charity events and represents Bystander RevolutionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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What is Monica Lewinsky up to now?

Although she had the odd TV appearance or interview, Monica properly re-emerged into the public in 2014.

She penned an essay called Shame and Survival for Vanity Fair magazine, before making it her mission to stand against cyber-bullying.

The activist has experienced trolling first hand, which is probably why she gave such a powerful TED talk on the issue in 2015.

Lewinsky has since been made the strategic advisor for anti-bullying charity Bystander Revolution.

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