Monica Lewinsky addresses self-bullying in new campaign

Monica Lewinsky joins TODAY to help put a spotlight on self-bullying, teaming up with the agency Mischief At No Fixed Address to release a powerful new ad. She also opens up about her birthday milestone and reclaiming her narrative.
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#bullying #psa #mentalhealth

[@InstantOnyx]

I cannot imagine the worldwide humiliation, ridicule, and torment she faced. I was a teen when it happened, and it was absolutely relentless. A weaker person may very well have offed themselves. Glad she not only survived but thrived. Go Monica!

[@NoOneHere2Day]

It wasn't as bad as it could have been because there was no social media.

[@Destiny.Hassan]

​@NoOneHere2Day Kate Winslet said it was worse back then because the press could get away with saying whatever they wanted & the press is also official broadcasting. Now imagine how it was for Monica Lewinksy

[@JasonB95]

Monica is one of the greatest examples of turning one's mess into one's message. So much respect for her.

[@SusieGr187]

Completely agree. What an amazing soul...we are lucky to have her here.

[@capricemadrid5353]

Side chicks rule

[@SilVia-hs2kb]

@@capricemadrid5353 is that statement from personal experience?

[@zzzbbbooo]

@@SusieGr187"Amazing soul". Are you for REAL? This woman needs to go away, permanently.

[@JamesDavid-yt4ec]

Which murderer was she covering up?

[@natsm7427]

i applaud this woman literally came back from the dead, i was young when her story played out but i remember how brutal it was, she has definitely managed to reclaim her narrative,, she is an inspiration and a role model young women can learn a lot from this woman.

[@garyrobertson6778]

she did not literally come back from the dead. stop it.

[@devinobrien2941]

"figuratively" came back from the dead. If she literally came back from the dead, we'd all be headed to Bill's for some of that Jesus juice.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

So glad Monica Lewinsky is doing well. She looks amazing and is supporting such an important cause.

[@Bev-ob8tm]

She has a strong voice and has reclaimed her narrative. Good for her!

[@suhugo9546]

To everyone reading this. Reclaim your narrative! It’s your life, you define it and make it your own.

[@SweetGinRickey]

She looks terrific and I am very impressed with her eloquence and intellect.

[@steffibaker6121]

I call it self-abandonment. I appreciate Monica's work on this topic. If you're going to be a leader, the first person you have to lead is yourself. And that means giving up the habit of saying things to yourself that you would never dream of saying to another person.

[@kathyvullis172]

As someone who experienced bullying in grammar school I really appreciate the work Monica Lewinsky has been doing. Bullying is an epidemic but it doesn't get the attention it should and it can leave scars. And self bullying is also bad and thank you Monica for continuing to shed a light on this important topic.

[@hyperionsupreme551]

I have nothing but the highest respect for this women. I honestly wish her nothing but continued health, happiness and success.

[@Dee-jp6no]

That's a pretty low bar

[@cumulonimbus_]

Wow what she is saying is so powerful, and so meaningful. I really think she is such a strong woman. Good on her!

[@shanazbernard3546]

Proud of you Monica

[@erictheisen3203]

I just saw the exclusive interview for Monica Lewinsky and it was awesome.

[@colleenmurphy443]

She looks amazing she is articulate and clearly looks towards the good in her life’s struggles! Such a strong woman!!

[@dianecelento4974]

Always liked Monica. This is a good message, I do this to myself. I have to stop.

[@brwnietter9681]

Wow! I need to do this with my family.

[@nj8215]

She looks beautiful and she is very smart. I'm glad she came out strong from that huge mess. Everyone makes mistakes, some bigger than others but there is always opportunity to turn things around. All about choices

[@annhans3535]

I am so happy that she is going about her life and living well.

[@2009ashmi]

So proud of Monica! She really has gone through it but has come out the other side a survivor and a warrior against bullying! She has more than faced up and paid for her past mistakes like we all have but she has done it on a worldwide scale with such intense scrutiny and being made the butt of the joke and not only survived but is now thriving. Go girl! You totally got this!!! 💕💕💕

[@albaniangirl2611]

Still i dont understand the need to support her "then" behavior when she slept with a married man. She did it to herself.

[@kristymansfield8571]

I always thought that Monica, while responsible for her own actions, was the real victim in the Clinton scandal…she was barely an adult. She suffered more than anyone. But she has been, as others have said, an incredible example of using that mistake to grow up, learn and understand herself and turn her life into something powerful, purposeful and beautiful. Way to go Monica.

[@fry5544]

🌻 Thanks so much Monica & Savannah 🌻

[@BrittMariha]

Monica has grown into such a gem. This exercise they demonstrate is so impactful.

[@melissalane5922]

Ms. Lewinsky, You are doing such great work - keep going! And that pink plum color is gorgeous on you - rock it. ❤

[@sherylastley9652]

Wow timely as I find my little voice bullying me. This was powerful. ML is wonderful. She's always been transparent she deserves all the accolades.

[@stephenmartinez6726]

I have a strong feeling the new limited series she is working on is going to be about Britney Spears.

[@brendakluttz2557]

Reclaim your narrative! Love it!😊

[@faywheeler8328]

She’s beautiful, humble and smart.

[@31Alden]

Bright, beautiful and soaring!

[@tanyamccann1747]

Thank you

[@anujasharma8445]

You inspire me with your Strength and you are a true fighter!

[@therealexpatcenter]

She is gorgeous and brilliant and a gift to the world! ❤❤❤❤ What heroism. Thank you, Monica Lewinsky! Let's start a campaign to give proper attribution to you name. ❤

[@rachelh1289]

She is beautiful and resilient! So much respect for her.

[@lloydthurstondinwiddieakag297]

She looks amazing

[@virginiaswartz6292]

OMGoodness! hard to believe she's 50...looks in her late twenties>🥰

[@user-ms8mi3qk5p]

Firstly this Woman Was Using Linda Tripp's Ears, Now She's Using The Crowd's Ears

[@eml3077]

I didnt know I needed this

[@clanbillr]

I so wished all BULLY's would just STOP picking on Ladies like Miss Lewinsky!

[@skoolie_life3261]

She’s 50? Wow, she looks amazing!!

[@analynyogoretrier]

Monica you’re so beautiful at 50. You’re such a survival!!! We love you!

[@arigirl4536]

I love Monica! She is intelligent, beautiful, and empathetic. Keep up the wonderful work you do! ❤

[@PthaloGreen2]

Good for Monica for reclaiming her story. I wish her all the best. She's amazing. It's so wrong how she and everyone in this situation was villified. NO ONE is perfect. She a good person and I hope she finds ever more joy going forward. She deserves it!

[@debbiehernandez3945]

What I want to know is why wasn't Clinton ever held responsible?

[@Leshog70]

Wow, I had to do a double take when I saw the picture. I didn't recognize her at first. She looks great

[@javierjavier7291]

50 and gorgeous ❤❤bless you for being so strong. Always love you ❤❤

[@glove483]

Monica looks Beautiful ...So poised, positive and well spoken. Empowering Stuff ......

[@dave23024]

That is so true, to a point. It's the same slippery slope as calling someone ________phobic.

[@lanes58]

Self bullying evolves out of bullying, from someone else.

[@sailr]

Who knew she could turn out to be absolutely gorgeous. Good for her.

[@imeakpan]

Self bullying, yeah sucks to realize how we carry that with us.

[@robbieogle8622]

Shes awesime.

[@deidraw6400]

You’re doing great work Monica!

[@James18925]

She is so Beautiful inside I Respect her so much

[@wephotogal]

Why does it even have to be brought up in the first place? I'm 54 and I can't imagine having to acknowledge something that happened in my twenties! Let it go!

[@ct6852]

Wow she looks fantastic. And serious respect for persevering against what she went through.

[@neavesgirl]

Congratulations on this new campaign, Monica, and wishing you all the best for your future projects. You look absolutely beautiful, and you are glowing!

[@suedeux]

I have a great deal of respect for Monica.

[@mollygiovanna1095]

Monica is getting better with age! She looks fantastic.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

Looks are not the only thing that matters.

[@mollygiovanna1095]

@@deirdrekiely6187duh!!!

[@desireelopez1557]

I’m so impressed with all that Monica is doing…. What a great legacy to demonstrate to others and leave such a positive footprint on the world!

[@janetblack905]

Monica looks fantastic! I can't believe she is 50!! It sounds like she is doing really well.

[@jaredwhitaker1211]

Please stop cyber bullying thank you 😍😍😍😍

[@andressuva3068]

Congratulations, Ms. Monica, you made a mistake in the past but you corrected that mistake. I like your mission.

[@KA-jo8vn]

She looks great!

[@Aritul]

I'm glad that she is okay.

[@cococoyle6760]

Go Monica!!

[@GraniteRidge]

Monica looks beautiful, well done.

[@DineshPatel-xj5jj]

She has that Kathy Ireland look, which I’m a big fan of🥰

[@sundaskhan2545]

Good job monica

[@T1Oracle]

Monica for president!

[@sulijob1732]

Hi guys

[@missk7194]

she looks great , great mentor for this cause

[@_i_D_G]

She had an affair with a married man. Does she deserve praise?

[@clairdelunefan]

I actually felt kinda sorry for her when this happened. Yes, she was a willing participant but the punishment didn't fit the crime. Extramarital affairs are extremely common inside-the-beltway. (I grew up in that toxic town and saw it all the time.) The main difference is that Bill and Monica got caught. She didn't deserve that immense amount of global shaming for it.

[@borawastaken]

Great head on her shoulders 🫡

[@Booyared1]

She look good

[@PthaloGreen2]

I'm glad Today is putting her in the spotlight. She's an inspiration. She got a raw deal and she's rising about it.

[@Priest-cz1mr]

😍😍😍❤❤❤Monica🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@josierodriguez3305]

So much respect for her resilience. Amazingly courageous.

[@user-dh9wg7kj4g]

She aging graceful!

[@karanexplores1091]

She is way more beautiful in her 50s, than she was in her 20s.

[@susanhyland7728]

You look really good Monica

[@DiaperDaddiesOOs]

My sister

[@junkboxxxxxx]

She's the new spokeswoman for ozempic

[@bellevi833]

Wow! She looks a lot better than she did in her 20's. She doesn't even look 50. If I were to guess, I'd say mid/late 30's.

[@peterkamau973]

Hi Monica. Did you write a book on your experience those 25 years. Many people have forgotten you but I have not. I keep remembering you for dating the most powerful man on the planet. it was really something to be proud of. I still remember the stained dress and the oral thing right in the oval office. Come on Monique i would like to meet you one day!

[@junkboxxxxxx]

She comes back into the public eye every 5 years when she has a new product or project to sell .

[@ChrisBarnette-zk8iy]

She loves cigars ..

[@maureen298]

Wow I wouldn't have even recognized her. It's good she is speaking on positive efforts but let's call it "poor self esteem", not "self-bullying" That phrase just makes no sense.

[@84saints]

She’s gorgeous. I mean geez.

[@Gunny_101st]

Such a great person and man what a knockout! Okay Bill, I get it...

[@iamyoda1980]

She looks gorgeous

[@ra639]

My God she just keeps getter more beautiful the older she gets,,,

[@user-hz1zs4zi7o]

What a beautiful woman she is❤ Really inspirational

[@pb4ugo19]

My friends and I did a lot of stupid crap in our 20s, but none of us ever went after a married man/woman because we knew that was a no-no and just asking for a mess. I roll my eyes when people argue that she was "naiive" and "impressionable"....girl was 22. Clinton was also the 2nd married man she sought after, so girl had a track record and clearly some daddy issues. She also kept the blue dress, so yeah, she knew what she was doing. The only person I feel sorry for in this scenario is Chelsea.

[@hermanklump8983]

I would have done the same thing at 22. That’s a baby who’s still developing. The president of the USA wants you-heck yes!!!!

[@albaniangirl2611]

I totally agree with you, i dont understand the support shes getting, not saying shes a bad person but still how can u support someone sleeping with married men.

[@angelisa368]

@pb4ugo19 agree completely! It’s nauseating to see her acting so righteous and being provided this platform to get more attention. 🤮🤮🤮

[@PthaloGreen2]

What do you get out of castigating her? Are you perfect?

[@smathew8810]

She changed her legacy.

[@Potus1789-chanel]

I'm glad he got his life back. Surely you made mistakes, as did then President Clinton. But we all make mistakes in this life.

[@Lucky4991]

That poor woman has had her whole life destroyed because of one mistake and I feel so bad for her but I’m proud that she took that tragic moment and turned it into a message to help others

[@dancemaniac3868]

She's aged well.

[@davidmelone2993]

From knees to the bees knees

[@Immy_Islam786]

She's aged gracefully and gotten hotter with age.