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Los Angeles Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Amanda Knox says Monica Lewinsky is like her ‘big sister' while speaking about upcoming Hulu series
Amanda Knox has found comfort in 'the sisterhood of ill repute.' Speaking at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center at the University of Southern California to a crowd of over 200 people at the L.A. Times Festival of Books on Saturday, Knox was candid about connecting with other women who she says have been publicly vilified. Monica Lewinsky was the first of that group that she met, and she said their relationship has been meaningful. 'She showed me that there was a path forward for regaining a sense of authorship over your own life,' Knox said to the event's moderator, The Times' Amy Kaufman. In 2007, while studying abroad in Italy, Knox was wrongfully convicted of murdering her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and spent nearly four years in prison before she was eventually exonerated. Knox described meeting Lewinsky when they were both speaking at the same event years ago. It was the first time Knox was sharing her story in front of a crowd and she asked to meet with Lewinsky, whose writing and public speaking she said she had 'devoured' in preparation. 'I felt very seen and understood by this person, even before I ever met her,' Knox said. 'She's very much like a big sister to me at this point, and I'm just so grateful that she's in my life,' she added. Knox and Lewinsky are collaborating as producers on the upcoming Hulu series about Knox's experience being wrongfully accused and convicted, titled 'Amanda.' The series was created by K.J. Steinberg and is still in development. Knox has been vocal about Hollywood's handling of true crime stories in the past. She said she is grateful to have a say in the latest of a long string of media about her life. 'A source might actually be a huge wealth of creativity, and maybe should have some kind of say in the way their story is told,' she said.
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Miami-based forwarder, GSDMIA, Inc.
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalized an agreement to purchase the assets of GSDMIA, Inc. ('GSDMIA'), an international freight forwarder based in Miami. 'I'm delighted to welcome the GSDMIA team to our network and look forward to working together to grow AIT's reach and service reputation across the globe." -AIT Chief Development Office, Ray Fennelly Share According to AIT's Chief Development Officer, Ray Fennelly, who guided the acquisition process, GSDMIA provides deep international experience with air and ocean transportation. The team ships a diverse range of commodities between the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America, including packaging and finished goods for the cosmetics industry, commercial HVAC equipment, and cryptocurrency data servers. 'GSDMIA is an extremely dynamic group that shares AIT's focus on delivering a world-class customer experience,' Fennelly added. 'I'm delighted to welcome the team to our network and look forward to working together to grow AIT's reach and service reputation across the globe.' After previously operating as an independent contractor with another large forwarder, GSDMIA's co-founders, Wenzel Lewinsky and Joao Rios, arrive at AIT with nearly 60 years of combined global supply chain experience. Lewinsky and Rios have merged their business with the existing AIT office in Miami, assuming new roles as sales manager and station manager, respectively. 'AIT is a great fit, not only for our operation but, more importantly, for our customers,' Lewinsky said. 'We're looking forward to leveraging AIT's expansive global network and delivering even more efficient, high-quality solutions.' 'AIT's scale of purchasing power, carrier relationships, and advanced shipping technology will allow us to take the tailored, value-added services we're known for to an even higher level,' Rios added. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. About AIT Worldwide Logistics AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 45 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, energy, high-tech, home delivery, life sciences, marine and more. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes end-to-end deliveries via sea, air, road and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more at Our Mission At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers' trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.
Fox News
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Monica Lewinsky leaves Clinton scandal in dust, joins Hollywood elite with bold new look, business venture
Monica Lewinsky has been welcomed with open arms by the Hollywood elite decades after her affair scandal with then President Bill Clinton in the '90s. Lewinsky, who has been in the public eye since 2017, attended George Clooney's star-studded Broadway premiere of "Good Night, and Good Luck" in New York City on April 3. While smiling for pictures before the event, Lewinsky wore a strapless, asymmetrical black gown that had ruffle detailing at the bottom. She paired her look with black heels and styled her hair down. Several A-listers attended Clooney's big Broadway premiere. Cindy Crawford attended the show with her husband, Rande Gerber, and daughter Kaia. Hugh Jackman, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez and Julianna Margulies were also photographed at the event. Nearly three decades ago, Lewinsky, who was a former White House intern while Clinton was president, had an affair with the former president. Clinton subsequently had an impeachment trial that came about in December 1998. The president was 49 at the time of the incident. Lewinsky was 22. Following the scandal, Clinton was acquitted. After a few public appearances in an attempt to reinvent herself, Lewinsky disappeared from the spotlight in the mid-2000s. In 2017, Lewinsky emerged back into the limelight and began writing for Vanity Fair. Now, according to its website, she is a contributing editor. "She is an anti-bullying social activist, global public speaker, and producer with her company, Alt Ending Productions," the outlet states. Her latest story for the outlet was on March 31, and before that was an article published before the 2024 presidential election. In January, Lewinsky launched her own podcast, "Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky." The synopsis of her show states, "Every week, I'll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves." Since launching, Lewinsky has had Olivia Munn, "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu and Tony Hawk on her podcast. At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party, Lewinsky posed with Munn and her husband, John Mulaney, for a photo. A month after launching her own podcast, Lewinsky was a guest on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, which was then topping the charts. During the appearance in February, podcast host Alex Cooper asked Lewinsky how she thought the media should have covered her scandal in the '90s. "I think that the right way to handle a situation like that would have been to probably say it was nobody's business and to resign, or to find a way of staying in office that was not lying and not throwing a young person who is just starting out in the world under the bus," Lewinsky said. Beyond her own life falling apart, Lewinsky explained how her scandal affected women everywhere. "I think there was so much collateral damage for women of my generation to watch a young woman be pilloried on a world stage, to be torn apart for my sexuality, for my mistakes, for my everything," Lewinsky said. "I think there was so much collateral damage for women of my generation to watch a young woman be pilloried on a world stage, to be torn apart for my sexuality, for my mistakes, for my everything." In 2021, Lewinsky told People magazine that she has found the courage to examine what occurred "between the most powerful man in the world and an unpaid intern less than half his age." "For me, at 22, there was this combination of the awe of being at the White House, the awe of the presidency and the awe of this man who had an amazing energy and charisma was paying attention to me," she explained. "I was enamored with him, like many others. He had a charisma to him, and it was a lethal charm, and I was intoxicated." "I think there are a lot of people who might find themselves in these situations," she continued. "It might be a professor or a boss, your immediate supervisor at your job. We think we're on his terra firma in our early 20s, and yet we're really on this quicksand. [You think], I'm an adult now. It didn't matter that I couldn't get a rental car without a parental signature." At the time, Lewinsky was a producer of "15 Minutes of Shame" on HBO Max, which explored cancel culture. Lewinsky insisted she no longer needed an apology from Clinton. "If I had been asked five years ago, there would have been a part of me that needed something, that still wanted something," she said. "Not any kind of relationship, but a sense of closure or maybe understanding. And I feel incredibly grateful not to need any of that." Lewinsky told the outlet at the time that she hoped her story would spark discussion about the dynamics between men in power and those without it. "As we all came to see, it wasn't just about losing a job but about the power to be believed, the power to be inoculated from the press, the power to have others smear someone's reputation in all the ways that work, the power to understand consequence having held many important jobs where this was my first out of college," she said.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Monica Lewinsky's 'Hot' Look at Broadway Premiere Leaves People Stunned
If you grew up in the 90s, "Monica Lewinsky" will always be a household name, as no one can ever forget her infamous affair with President Bill Clinton. The blue dress... the cigar... need I say more? In 2025, however, at the age of 51, Lewinsky is making a serious comeback, but this time, she's turning people's heads for just how much her appearance has drastically changed since her White House intern days. She attended opening night for the Broadway production, Good Night, and Good Luck in New York City last night, and her appearance had people asking the same question: "When did she get so hot?" Can you even believe this is the same woman? I mean... Talk about a major glow-up. People had to pick their jaws up off the floor after seeing just how fabulous she looks. One viewer said, "She looks FLAWLESS, the hair, the dress, perfection." Another added, "More attractive with age. Shame on Bill Clinton." And someone else chimed in with, "She just keeps getting better 🔥" There's always one comedian in the mix, with another person saying, "She looks good! ( I see a small stain on her dress.)" Saw that one coming a mile away. Lewinsky has reinvented more than the way she looks. She's also a proud anti-bullying activist, hosts her own podcast called "RECLAIMING," and she's a contributor at Vanity Fair. In a recent interview, Lewinsky described her approach to being the person asking other people the questions these days. She summed things up perfectly, saying: "I think wanting people to feel comfortable, wanting them to feel safe, to have these safe open discussions... to me, the most magic that happens between people is when you find that place of vulnerability."
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Monica Lewinsky stuns for rare red carpet appearance at 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Monica Lewinsky stuns for rare red carpet appearance at 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Show Caption Hide Caption Olivia Munn rejected seven-figure-offer after 'traumatic' on-set incident During an appearance on Monica Lewinsky's 'Reclaiming' podcast, Olivia Munn revealed that she rejected a seven-figure offer to sign an NDA after a 'traumatic' on-set incident. unbranded - Entertainment Monica Lewinsky is reclaiming her life – and turning heads –on the red carpet. The "Reclaiming" podcast host attended Thursday's opening night performance of "Good Night, and Good Luck," the Broadway debut of legendary screen actor George Clooney in New York City. Lewinsky, 51, turned heads on the red carpet wearing her signature black in an off-the-shoulder dress, which featured dramatic asymmetric ruffles, as her brown locks were pulled back into her typical half up-down hairstyle. The play is based off of Clooney's six-time Oscar-nominated film, which was released in 2005 as a response of sorts to the Iraq War. 'Good Night, and Good Luck' review: George Clooney preaches to the choir in Broadway debut The political drama's stage adaptation, which opened April 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre, features the Oscar-winning Clooney's portrayal of CBS news icon Edward R. Murrow's legendary exposé on then-embattled Senator Joseph McCarthy. He co-wrote the script with longtime collaborator Grant Heslov and played a supporting role in the original movie as CBS News producer Fred Friendly, recasting himself this time as Murrow. Like Clooney, Lewinsky is in a season of reclamation. On March 2, the anti-bullying activist and Hollywood producer made her rare annual appearance at this year's 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party after the ceremony. Monica Lewinsky launches 'Reclaiming' podcast with celebrity guests Earlier this year, she launched her new podcast "Reclaiming" and retold the story of her journey from scrutinized White House intern to Hollywood producer and anti-bullying advocate in the show's first episode. "Coming out of '98, I lost my anonymity, I lost my future, I lost my sense of self, I think I lost trusting myself in many ways," Lewinsky said during the first episode, referring to the 1998 scandal after a marital affair with then-President Bill Clinton. "I fell in love with D.C. and the White House and the job and the environment and then, very unfortunately, I fell in love with my boss who was married and also the most powerful man in the world," she said. "What followed was an inappropriate relationship that lasted for two years." So far, the podcast has featured actress Olivia Munn, tech journalist Kara Swisher, '80s cultural icon Molly Ringwald, "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Monica Lewinsky: Bill Clinton should have resigned over affair scandal The show's latest guest is Beanie Feldstein, who famously portrayed the now-podcaster in "Impeachment: American Crime Story," which Lewinsky produced. Lewinsky also appeared on a Feb. 26 episode of "Call Her Daddy," telling host Alex Cooper that Clinton should have resigned in the wake of her affair and detailing how the scandal would have been framed differently in present day. Contributing: Patrick Ryan
