Monica Lewinsky - Healing After Public Crucifixion & “15 Minutes of Shame” | The Daily Show

[@dionysus9876]

It's interesting how people in the comments are so amazed by how insightful and intelligent she is. But like Monica says, we were never given a chance to actually know her. Or hear her voice. I'm glad she is finally getting the opportunity.

[@indigoblue91]

Exactly she was always an educated woman and intelligent but all of that was diminished because of her affair with Clinton. She was attacked more than Clinton and it was so unfair.

[@susanhicks2300]

She did have a job in the Oval Office .

[@skullcrushed1216]

Oh please, none of these people in the media supported her in the 90's, now she supposed to be hero? So fake

[@julietardos5044]

@@indigoblue91 Technically, his affair with her.

[@Brad5161]

@@skullcrushed1216 Trevor wasn't in the media then.

[@arletteblake2294]

People don't give Trevor Noah credit for being an excellent and intuitive interviewer. He truly is sensitive to anyone sitting across from him. He operates with such grace and dignity. Thank you for allowing her to really tell us more about herself.

[@grnddesign]

Monica, you are an inspiration. I was sexually harassed by the head of the law firm I worked at & I was the one fired & shamed, at about the same time you went through your awful time. I’m so glad you have found your voice & your confidence. And just want to say you have aged beautifully. You look fierce!!!

[@ChineduOpara]

Did you sue?

[@normaj8280]

So many women have suffered your demise, not just at the workplace but within our families. Men prey on vulnerable women and while the women are vilified and destroyed the men are lauded and suffer no real consequence. So glad that women like Monica have been empowered to speak out about this cancer that has been affecting this male dominated society forever. I hope you have been able to put that epsisode behind you and have succeeeded in your endeavors.

[@bbcb1856]

Monica was only 22 when all that happened 😭 she didn’t deserve that

[@bbcb1856]

The other day I called out a male acquaintance for sexist bs and everyone got more upset with me for “overreacting”. He was taking pictures of women’s butts in public.

[@johnsonmoje1181]

@@bbcb1856 what? So they all thought that it was ok for him to do that?

[@hettysarjeant2548]

Trevor you conducted this interview with sensitivity, empathy and caring. I congratulate Ms Lewinsky on her growth, development, determination and depth of commitment to the causes she’s decided to espouse. Congratulations to you both!

[@fishbone3333]

A TED she gave a few years ago was the best one I have ever seen.

[@desamster]

I see a lot of first class comments scrolling down 👍

[@Mouse01011]

Yes, glad she is thriving despite all that shaming. She made a mistake; huge one. We all have made similar mistakes (ok, maybe not messing around with a married man, but we all have our stories)... let's let her just be.

[@QueenZenaTheFirst]

Her struggle did not go to waste. I love that she’s doing this.

[@elizabethdalton-jandreau5588]

100%. If her story isn't one of triumph, don't know what is.

[@joymedrano9941]

100% agree! Its interesting that I am watching "Impeachment" and remember so vividly her story. We are the same age and I cannot imagine what she went through. She made a big mistake and she owns it, but who has not... she was just in the cross hairs of the internet explosion... Kudos to her for finding her "mission" and putting all her effort in to it.

[@juicyfruit4378]

What struggle? - she made a mistake and had to pay for it just like Clinton did. They both were irresponsible and both paid the price. She made $2million dollars from her "struggles" by social media, books, magazines, tell-all stories and dolls, fashion, etc -- I'm glad she turned around a struggle to a profit making item - but victim??? no.

[@jeslarcy3370]

she doesnt even want to help with those that are bullied. she says it was pushed on her because she couldnt get a job anywhere else. She said it at the beginning of the convo and trevor actually looks surprised she came out and said she wouldnt be helping anyone if she could score a job elsewhere

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@jeslarcy3370 she’s a certified psychologist - she could have gotten numerous jobs - her Social Media fame earned her more and continues to do so to this date

[@SirPolitico]

Her turning the horrific abuse and public shaming she endured into a life’s mission to counter shame is a true testament to her strength. So proud of her.

[@jeannemoore6610]

In all of this, the big lesson in this is: Ladies, DON'T get involved with a married man.

[@П.Пущеева]

@@jeannemoore6610 Like if he wasn't married there wouldn't be a scandal...

[@mrp9507]

Abuse??

[@maplelocks1062]

This didn't even feel like an interview in so many ways. It felt like a real conversation with so much humility and respect. Thank you Trevor and Monica!

[@bandrade7302]

Him saying, "thank you for healing" to her really warmed my heart. Amazing interview

[@jld4870]

In other words thank you for doing the hard work…

[@morningdew2309]

When the interviewer and interviewee are both smart, you get this kind of interview. Well done to both of you.

[@netsehetworku568]

Exactly, so beautiful to watch!

[@louisefallonengobikond]

Agreed👏...

[@MissPersia8]

Agreed!

[@anahitaariadne]

I was a kid when '98 (as she said) happened and I remember how I felt she was a monster because of how media shamed her - and then the 00's kind of made her look like a laughing stock. The world owes this woman so many apologies. We will start now by giving her the respect she deserves!

[@Booyared1]

I was also a kid and I didn’t think much of it tbh. I was to busy being a kid.

[@R3lo]

It's already amazing that she's still alive after all the pressure and shame she had to deal with... It's even more amazing to see what she's doing now to fight back! ❤️

[@phunchurchgirl]

I forget how many hundreds of songs she said she was mentioned in. It would not have happened the same today though

[@ardiandemolli5845]

so she is victime a?

[@donnamugford1245]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Trevor, you ask the best questions. And Monica is a smart, beautiful and gracious human being.

[@chermoka]

Gracious, yeah.. Not

[@Butterfly_Drag0n-v4e]

I love watching these kinds of interviews from him because he does always ask the best questions and knows how to word somethings that are hard to ask.

[@willowtreeblooze]

She's gorgeous and so smart. Wish her nothing but happiness.

[@1212CSmith]

"We don't get to know these people or who they were the moment before whatever did happen," hmmm. Who was Chelsea before & now after the Monica scandal?

[@taniasant5741]

You said it!

[@stephxx2863]

I agree

[@lauraanne5175]

@@1212CSmith I'd say ask her father.

[@azjaguar]

@@1212CSmith: If #Bill would have worked this right back in '98 when "da #Sh't hit da fan" instead of running back to his "political" wife w his tail between his legs cause he and Monica got caught playing w matches, then Chelsea just may have a half-sister by a different Mom like #Bill had a half-brother. Interesting!

[@jl9752]

She strikes me as someone who not only overcame what happened, but used it as a way to become stronger and more capable. Gotta give her the RESPECT.

[@stefanhoimes]

Trevor is such a great interviewer. He's uplifting her dignity.

[@midorilee3700]

The best interview. She was heard, stood tall, moved forward. Most of all, she was heard.

[@jeslarcy3370]

SHE SHOWED A MARRIED MAN HER BARE BEHIND. THIS is who inspires you ???

[@midorilee3700]

@@jeslarcy3370 decades ago. No one said she inspired me. Everyone trampled her, but she is the one who had to fight her way back when everyone condemned her. And, the point of the interview was to talk about bullying.

[@jeslarcy3370]

@@midorilee3700 she earned the heck out of it and I hope it inspired others not to fk with married dudes. her parents raised her bad

[@alumpyhorse]

There’s some pathetic troll comments on this thread. Great interview. Hope everybody ignores the troll.

[@candeegallagher560]

@jes larcy Bingo! You're a bully.

[@BeGlamourlicious]

We all wronged that woman soooooo much. It’s just amazing to see her still standing tall and strong.

[@rrnn6472]

Yes.

[@kagiiri]

We for sure did... Behind the keyboard, we forget we are humans shooting at real humans on the other end.

[@WadeGauthier]

So true!

[@SHENDOH]

Truth. I respect her. Solid human

[@BadCookWhoJudgesChefs]

@A P We is often used as a collective term in which it doesnt apply to everyone. Here's an example, we eat a lot of meat. It's true but theres also vegetarians and vegans who dont.

[@annabarr1304]

I met Monica in '99 in Paris while she hiding from American media, she was sweet and I just remember looking at her and thinking she was the same age as me and I couldn't imagine being treated like her.

[@adarateranroldan]

What a cool memory! I’m glad the culture has changed so that Bill is seen more as a predator. He never should have allowed things to escalate that far.

[@Bworms1980]

She got way more than 15 minutes of shame. She was a punching bag for years. Especially for late night talk show hosts.

[@Bworms1980]

@@eiezacocodia589 What's your point? People are talking about how the woman tends to get all the blame in affairs. I just looked up what you were talking about, and that's still the case. She didn't force these guys, so why is she the only one being raked across hot coals, while the guys go on with their lives?

[@paavobergmann4920]

@@Bworms1980 That is exactly the point! It takes two to tango, and if the other one is the one currently in a relationship of sorts...ehr...I mean...hello? Also: I believe there are more relationships that are effected by chaeting of some sort than not. So why single someone out and publicly stone her for something that is in all honesty commonplace, bad, dangerous, hurtful and damaging as it may be? Because it´s scapegoating, it is projecting all the anger, fear, hurt and shame ot our own lives onto her, and then stoning that, and no one could with a straight face claim anyone deserves that. Own your own flaws and mistakes, don´t make someone else suffer for it.

[@Bworms1980]

@@paavobergmann4920 Agreed.

[@tnijoo5109]

@@eiezacocodia589 “cheated with her teacher”??? Interesting wording. Cheated on her high school boyfriend?? Who did she cheat on? I’m assuming you meant the teacher cheated. Also, any time a teacher has a relationship with a student, the teacher is the one at fault.

[@MissCatieElizabeth]

And she just keeps on going, it’s been 20 years 😒

[@annmarieseymour3848]

She looks incredible considering what she's been through, she comes out as pure gold, not many people could have endured what she's endured!

[@chef_rg.2]

"What she's been through"??? I'm tired of people confusing self inflected wounds with unavoidable trauma 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ladylotus3046]

What has she endured? Sleeping with a married president?

[@KrustyKlown]

hard to believe she is 48.

[@Anne-po99]

@@chef_rg.2 . If you had daughters around that age at that time you would have felt compassion for her.

[@tnijoo5109]

@@ladylotus3046 you’re dumb. They weren’t sleeping together. Maybe you weren’t around to witness the way she was treated and portrayed, but you’d think you could at least listen to the interview.

[@tedserrant3536]

You lose your voice too, that ability to speak up, articulate your thoughts, and advocate for yourself. I am glad you are now able to do that. Being able to retrieve your voice is the greatest victory. Your treatment of the stoning is par excellence.

[@valeriekiselewski1886]

Well said!!!

[@pubt7572]

Paying forward.

[@Denise11Schultz]

I have some idea what kind of folly I encountered when I was 22 years old. It may not have been as spectacular as hers, but she and I both kept growing after that. What a waste of human potential it would be to judge someone based on any year in their early twenties. I am so glad she was not destroyed and she kept on to become her whole self. Hats off to Monica Lewinsky 🌷🕊

[@azjaguar]

Careful when taking your hat off in church ... Someone may sit on it! A lot of folks in America deal w such "romantic" love early. Like age 14! So, being 22 ain't no remedy. Bill and Monica were like Romeo and Juliet ... only older. Much older! They was what society considered "adult", at the time. We've since come to understand there's a little bit of "girl" and a little bit of "boy" in all of us. Do you think Monica cracked a bull-whip and made #Bill lick from a saucer of milk? Poor dude! He was trapped ... "And, can't break out! Cause I luv U too much, baby!" ~ Elvis, Suspicious Minds, circa 1969

[@paunitka7]

"But I'm still here" - wow, that hit me. Public shaming kills. She is a survivor.

[@gladams55]

What a wonderful interview. I so admire the stance Ms. Lewinsky has taken on helping us understand bullying and what to do about it.

[@karenwaddell9396]

‘Be Best’ seems ironic and fake after hearing this interview. Monica is is really working on bullying and shame.

[@pj1446]

I just listen to the TED talk Monica gave on Public Humiliation. It was the most captivating speech I believe I have ever heard. I was moved to tears and inspired. What a courageous and authentic person. Thank you, Monica!!

[@arethawalker1724]

I'm so happy she moved on with her life! Women are often crucified in scandals. Imagine if everyone who did something wrong was publicly humiliated....that would be everyone (except babies and animals) because no one gets through life without making mistakes!

[@mjfor-short4844]

Exactly!

[@juicyfruit4378]

Women crucified in scandals really? We live in a country where a woman can accuse a man of looking at her wrong in the office -- that man will be fired within the hour! He will be guilty before proven innocent, run through the ME Too Mill which automatically believes women without ANY PROOF whatsoever. He'll be banned from working at many location, abandoned by friends and family. When it's found out that nothing happened, the man is left to build from ground zero while the woman, who made a false claim, doesn't even get a slap on her wrist. Don't go there -- being wrongly crucified is an affliction on both SEXES and not just women. Here's something for you to do: Call the Police on a male friend that he beat you - see what happens. Now wait a month and let a male friend call the cops on YOU and see what happens......go for it

[@arethawalker1724]

@@juicyfruit4378 You wrote all of that without being aware of the abuse women suffered(for centuries) without any laws to protect them at home or at work. When women started working outside the home, most men would be totally disrespectful to women and nothing would be done about it causing many to quit their jobs or be fired! It's a tough conversation but it needs to be acknowledged! Please do your homework before commenting.

[@mjfor-short4844]

@@juicyfruit4378 This is so inaccurate, it’s really difficult still for a person to prove assault even in 2021. Statistically, most cases go unreported because of this and potential backlash for even coming forward. Of course there are a few exceptions as with most things, but it’s still difficult out here for women.

[@Janna_Ash]

Right. And not only was she humiliated when it happened - people wanted her to carry the shame forever. I was a kid when her particular scandal became news, and I’ve liked seeing how she has grown and moved past it over the years.

[@ashleynjeri9850]

What Monica did is common place, hers was just very public & the location of it was curious.... People just felt better about themselves in tearing her down. Glad she has built herself back up, the comeback is always greater. Loving her lemonade!

[@TheDivayenta]

Well said!!

[@lashelleharvey5208]

Thank you both for this eye opening interview. Empathy for another person is something we should all consider!!

[@Gunni1972]

It is that one valuable gift, that costs absolutely nothing to give. But can have life-saving value to the opposite.

[@LisaT2000]

Empathy will save the world.

[@priscilalondon]

You know that narcissists are incapable of empathy, much like psychopaths. Unfortunately, there is an epidemic of narcissism right now.

[@vanessapavely5507]

Redeemed she is. While the weight of shame and the harsh consequences fell on her while the president and his accomplices slowly went back to their lives, in this interview she does not show bitterness , but strength in her redemption. Bravo Monica 👏🏻 Bravo Trevor for giving her your stage for all of us to celebrate her recovery🎉

[@kreiner1]

I love the work she is doing, I think those of us who are older do not really understand how hard it is for kids today.

[@gozzilla177]

I imagine it's no harder then being a kid back then it's just different and some adults not all, but some forget to sympathize because its seen as they have it easier. Its important to never look at a situation as "oh I had it worse and made it"

[@kreiner1]

@@gozzilla177 there is not enough money in the world to be that young again, I have loved being in my 40s next year I start my 50s and I'm ok with that lol. I have 5 kids 3 are mid 20s and have moved out I have almost (20 of this month) 15 year old twins, boys, just so you understand I'm crazy. I try to give them room to find out who they are, hair clothes music ect... but I also don't let them run wild, it's a hard line to walk.

[@OC1621.]

It was also hard for us as kids and we the OLDER one makes the best of what "we" had. Every generation have their own triumphs and tribulations.

[@1m2rich]

She is no saint but did her work to pass NAFTA.

[@kreiner1]

@@OC1621. I was not going to be rude but it's killing me, how old are you

[@deansawich6250]

I'm glad I watched this. I realised that from "98" I have an image of Monica Lewinsky that is still around. This broke that into a million pieces. More strength to this wonderful caring woman.

[@user-wd1ze3uc1c]

Monica comes across as genuine and so nice. She’s a wonderful speaker and her Ted Talk is a great watch. Excellent interview Trevor!

[@justinamusyoka4986]

I'm experiencing similar shame in my life and family and this lady has shown that overcoming is possible.

[@danielaloyce4684]

Experienced it....it's not easy but there is an upside to it...the gratitude you embody once you guys really overcome the shame, the guilt,...you meet angles of love for everything and everyone that I doubt you could have had your life gone anyother way

[@justinamusyoka4986]

@@danielaloyce4684 Very true.Thanks alot.

[@Choctawformerlyknownasblack]

I remember this occuring with Ms. Lewinsky when I was in high school and even then I never understood why everyone was so upset with her. I don't condone cheating but we all make mistakes. She was a young college grad and the most powerful man in the world is interested in you....I don't care what anyone says, that's attractive and intriguing AF

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

I remember it too and she was kind of a stalker, showing up everywhere, and ending up in his home. I would think she'd bear some blame. 22 is not that innocent. It's true she shouldn't have been touched, neither should she have been there. That is a conversation mothers need to have with their daughters...don't get into that situation. And you're right, the idea of being around the center of power was probably kind of invigorating and exciting.

[@JackOllie4]

@@VictoriaKempPhotos ... _"That is a conversation mothers need to have with their daughters...don't get into that situation."_ And there it is. All blame placed on the woman, and none on the man. Thanks for nothing, Victoria.

[@sawara1071]

@@VictoriaKempPhotos You are right - as women we need to have conversations with each other. Not to tell our daughters and fellow women not to get into situations because everyone makes mistakes but to encourage forgiveness and understanding with each other. We are our biggest enemies and we give men so much power by shaming each other .Its ok to have relationships with diff power dynamics but hold both parties accountable, not the woman alone (and don't shame her).

[@lm7092]

@@JackOllie4 Clinton got impeached. He received plenty of blame. It’s quite alright to teach someone why it’s a bad decision to have an affair with a married man with children. It’s for the young girls benefit. You wouldn’t think it would have to be taught but it seems as though it’s necessary for some. Males and females.

[@MegaDiva1999]

And she didn't cheat. Bill Clinton did and allowed her to be thrown under the bus by a very confusing, powerful machinery. Disgusting guy

[@bananamansam01]

Monica is amazing. In 20 years cultural anthropologists will look back and say "she had it right". I'm so glad she's turned herself into a success story.

[@viviennea.293]

Monica Lewinsky is an amazing woman. Intelligent, beautiful and incredibly gracious. Could not be impressed with her more.

[@TheFunseekers]

She's one tough cookie. Really inspiring

[@janedoe5048]

Tough might be a misnomer. When the choices are between coping and getting through it or suicide, substance abuse, becoming a recluse, a life wasted, well, those are some lousy choices. But it was her intelligence that made her pick the path that she did. And being smart enough to know how to play the game. Life in the public eye is a game of strategy and she has navigated her way through it beautifully.

[@pubt7572]

Yah

[@nancylaird-burris6942]

Trevor, you did an amazing, respectful, professional job interviewing Monica. I didn't expect anything less from you. So glad to see Monica is doing well.

[@altheatrantham3273]

I could see these two as a married couple. This is the type of woman you need, Trevor.

[@janedoe5048]

@@altheatrantham3273 I was thinking if he might be kinda of into her. Can't blame him. Nothing is more of a turn on in a man that a man who likes strong, intelligent, independent, women.

[@avocadomonkey4892]

Inspiring to see how she came through such a horrible, life-ruining experience, seeing the worst of people and society, and is now dedicated to helping others and projects hope, compassion and wisdom. Thank you, Monica!

[@djriggs8725]

Monica Lewinsky is just pure sunshine. Awesome personality.

[@SD-pi9co]

You're easily impressed

[@simeonapajarillo3484]

She has paid her dues. I think she learned her lesson

[@karenl7786]

I was a young mother when this whole "scandal" happened. I always found ridiculous and cruel all the condemnation heaped in HER head. Kudos to her

[@dollymadison2397]

Same with me. (54 & a gma now). I believe that if I only heard stories vs watching the deluge of horrendous inhumanity on her 24/7, there's no way I could even begin to comprehend. I'm in AWE of her strength & courage. (And she keeps getting more beautiful).

[@rocklesson86]

Because she is still playing the victim. Bill should have never had an affair with Monica, but at the same time he was not the instigator.

[@auntihooha]

It also made me furious that Hilary stayed silent and stuck by her Man.

[@azjaguar]

@@rocklesson86: Bill Clinton not the "instigator"? Hav U read Jennifer Flower's account RE: Their times at the outdoor Capitol latrines in Little Rock? Oh! According to Jennifer ... #Bill was quite the "instigator"!

[@azjaguar]

@@auntihooha: #HRC has never made a non-political decision when it came (comes) to #Bill. Sociopaths are that way, you know!

[@michellelattanzi8110]

Boom! "We all have a little shittiness inside of us." Inarguable, yet so universally under-appreciated.

[@113dmg9]

New self-realization... "We all have a little shittiness inside of us."

[@melapredan6208]

Who is “we“???

[@azuravian]

@@melapredan6208 In this case, everyone. If you think you know someone who doesn't, you just haven't seen it.

[@vinista256]

@@melapredan6208 humans, I believe 😉

[@cheryljuliette5017]

Exactly! I will be the first to admit it for myself.

[@sheliaclemmons-mckay1354]

So happy, she came out on the other side. Much deserve her success!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nosajdrewz9345]

I’ve always felt for Monica Lewinski. She’s had to live with one mistake for years. It needs to be done. She is more than that. A beautiful, smart, classy woman!

[@azjaguar]

And, U think her and #Bill only did the "nasty" just once? Was she ever on Jeffrey's plane w #Bill? Can she come forward and be a witness to that, too?

[@lauraanne5175]

@@azjaguar Did you watch this interview or did the whole concept pass you by? You are doing exactly what Trevor is talking about. Your stone will add to the collective of the larger rock of shaming her.

[@Lil08103]

a woman is claiming Monica had an affair with her husband b4 the one with bill. now I'm all confused

[@1m2rich]

NOPE. Married men especially the President was off limits for any moral person. Monica didn't know the word for moral

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

One mistake? Pretty sure they did than more than once, and more than just “that”. How many times have you had relations with females that where willing to give you a “Monica”, but not the entire meal? It’s pretty rare. They definitely bumped… repeatedly

[@TracyAllenPreplanner]

I really like Monica Lewinsky. I’m happy that she didn’t allow her “15 minutes of shame“ to destroy her. She’s very giving as well. I’ve seen her do some really cool things for others on Twitter💞❤️

[@shop-a-holic3194]

I love the fact that Monica is winning!You go girl!

[@lindabratsch9091]

“THIS.” IS. WHY. I. LOVE. TREVOR. SO. MUCH….!!!

[@WashingtonDC20032]

She's clearly the strongest woman on Earth. Considering ALL that she's been through and the way she's been dragged publicly for all those years.... she's still shining. I would love to meet her. She's truly amazing.

[@arlenyholmquist3641]

I think she was smart to take advantage of the situation.

[@jassyjasdesan1674]

Dragged? She put herself in that situation. She wasn’t a teenager who didn’t know better . .

[@arlenyholmquist3641]

@@jassyjasdesan1674 I agree. She knew exactly what she was doing.

[@jassyjasdesan1674]

@@arlenyholmquist3641 right ?!

[@missmyoldhandle24]

@@jassyjasdesan1674 you think she's more responsible than the president...she was 24 years old...thats so young

[@karind7513]

WOW!! She is a seriously impressive human being! Love Trevor's interviews!

[@bobclarke2242]

Thank you for speaking up for all victims of bullying. Awesome...

[@1m2rich]

Ya...all you men are awe struck eh?

[@SKK-ih2gx]

What a wonderful interview.. aptly summarized by Trevor . Really appreciate that Monica Lewinsky is on the path of reclaiming her narrative- we see now that she is an extremely articulate an intelligent woman who was looked at by the whole world in a certain way!!

[@jeremyrivera5790]

So unimaginably proud of both for this conversation, but of course more so proud of Monica for utilizing her grief and trauma in a way that would benefit so many ♥️

[@meeraabdallah8774]

Trevor you’re so respectful and your questions are great

[@loveluvfl98]

This woman is so pleasant, after all she endure..And she is still gorgeous...

[@morningdew2309]

I wish a man would be brave enough to marry her so she can have a family of her own.

[@rmyrick2451]

Completely agree, @oneluv. I feel like she took that initial psychology degree and ran with it, and has just gotten more and more beautiful with age!

[@ChineduOpara]

@@morningdew2309 Brave enough to marry her? That sentence is LOADED 😳 Jeeze

[@ITISKONY]

@@morningdew2309 So men ain't brave cos they ain't looking to marry her? 🙄

[@nataliewalton5118]

Shes a freaking monster. Go look at what she did when she was a babysitter sleeping with the father. Then look at the professor she was sleeping with?? Then she started harassing their wives.

[@AnnaP-uh3mc]

As a 50 year old woman, I look back and I’m so embarrassed and ashamed of how we all judged and talked about this incredible woman.

[@mawazochanya2081]

The ending was just a bomb of pure goodness from Trevor.Those words and Monica reaction reaction is very touching

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

I so admire ML. She has made terrible turn of events a way to help others cope with their moment of shame. She is courageous and compassionate. Another stellar interview, Trevor.

[@linvest22]

Trevor's skill in conducting a sensitive interview and the positive outcome from the negative incident experienced by Monica is truly uplifting. The analysis of the situation so insightful. Thank you to the both of you, I have learnt much from this interview.

[@jamesokeeffe6865]

There should never be a moment this woman is shamed in society. She is incredible. An Trevor did an amazing interview. So happy I watched this.

[@Vuyo0912]

It's how her strength for me. You can see she will never 100 percent heal from it, it impacted her life and the other party continued to live his life. She couldn't get a job her career was impacted. However she stood up against the unfairness of it. Can't wait to watch her doc

[@morningdew2309]

You can see the unfair treatment of women. She was tarred and feathered while he was given a slap on his wrist.

[@mlw237]

@@morningdew2309 the slap on his wrist was more because at that time, he happened to be the current leader of the most powerful economy in the world. This afforded him many more *"weapons"* to fight back. She didn't have non of that and became an easy target for hoi polloi to bash consistently.

[@mansanayanaranjado]

I have always been on team Monica. I hated the terrible way people spoke of her. You could see that she was sweet and kind. People made money by exploiting her experience. I'm so happy she's doing this! Wonderful!

[@azjaguar]

#TeamMonica ... Nice hashtag ... If not for the double "M". Even worse domain name selection. Guess again!

[@jerzeeguy9093]

I couldn't agree more. Very proud of her, and celebrating her success. 🙌🏾

[@nataliewalton5118]

If she slept with your husband, you wouldn't have this compassion. Read her book, she got driven out of 2 towns for sleeping with married men. Lol, you must just hate Bill.

[@jerzeeguy9093]

@@nataliewalton5118 She was a child when this happened. Bill was a very grown man at the time. He was responsible for protecting his wife - not anyone else.

[@elsaromero4743]

@@jerzeeguy9093 exactly. The fault should lay on the married man who allowed the affair to happen.

[@tutifruti7488]

This was a unique opportunity for me to hear her speak. Great conversation and also the suit and tie I find appropriate in THIS particular episode as a sign of respect. Nice touch!

[@1m2rich]

She is still doing her snow job.

[@westrywayne]

I used to feel a certain way about her…because Arsenio made Bill Clinton a rockstar back then. But now I regret that resentment. I was a teenager back then. I didn’t understand.

[@agsweet708]

I never resented her. I understood then what was happening I was a teen too.

[@OC1621.]

Maturity comes with age. Thank you so much. Nothing is new under the Sun. Knowledge is power if one is open to embrace it.🤎🤎🤝🏽

[@westrywayne]

@@agsweet708 You couldn’t have. None of the information from the actual people involved was available back then. Not like it is now. So…you’re pretty much virtue chasing.

[@westrywayne]

@@agsweet708 Sorry you took that to mean I couldn’t comprehend what an affair was as a teenager. You say more about yourself than you say about me. I was talking about her point of view. There is no way you knew that back then. Stop fronting.

[@agsweet708]

What I'm saying is she did nothing for anyone to resent her. I understand what you are saying.

[@therealdeal3672]

Great interview! Trevor asks great questions. Monica brings a lot to our cultural conversation. She is bright and beautiful. Thank heavens the world has changed along with her own progress, and she really does have something to share, to help others, from her journey. It is an absolute horror that she was this 22-year-old kid and people 20 plus years older than her orchestrated her shaming. And she suffered far worse consequences than the president, in spite of his impeachment. I really want to see her film. May she live long and prosper!

[@busolaolagunju3410]

I am sooo glad she has been able to heal. Nobody deserves peace more. Kudos to you Monica. Proud of you

[@47imagine]

seriously? I can think of many people who deserve peace more.

[@busolaolagunju3410]

@@47imagine You obviously did not witness what this woman was put through at 21. I repeat. NOONE deserves peace more.

[@47imagine]

@@busolaolagunju3410 Ok. Maybe you should get out more and witness some real suffering.

[@busolaolagunju3410]

@@47imagine Her suffering wasn't real?? Maybe you should be globally bullied sometime ....

[@47imagine]

@@busolaolagunju3410 I never said that. You made a hyperbolic statement that no one deserved peace more than her. I can think of people who have/and are suffering more. That's all. Semantics.

[@abbasalichinikamwalla7958]

It was a frank, honest, brave, open minded, inspiring narrative of her cloudy past. I have high regards for her. She is not to be blamed for what had happened. She was young, charming, intelligent n happened naturally. But the opposite person was mature, in position, married, having a family etc. He should have withdrawn from such temptations. We are what we are because of circumstances whether it be cultural, colour of our skin, geographical, environmental, language, attitude, behaviour etc etc. Your opponents, people who " J " about you are waiting for any untoward thing to happen n expose the matter, make it an issue n have fun, fame n monetary benefits. It is highly appreciated that she did not succumb to such horrible pressures n has come out of it steadfastly. She has done a great job by exposing the dangers of digital technology n how people n authorities should take corrective steps to stop it but punish the perpetrators and prevent such things from happening in future. Hats off to her that after 17 years she openly staged her story to the world. I also appreciate her well wishers, neighbours, friends and colleagues who came to her rescue/help n make her feel comfortable in such a traumatic period. It takes guts n time to come out of this till you once again come back to normalcy. It was a faithful talk n your videos are very admirable .. 👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👍🌹☺️

[@valeriekiselewski1886]

She is absolutely beautiful on the inside and the outside!! I’m just so impressed by her strength and courage! Here she is, helping other people! She could have kept herself below the radar…Instead She’s making a difference! Everything happens for a reason! YOU GO GIRL!

[@RM-hv4kd]

I am so proud of Monica's accomplishments. She has become such an inspiration to many, including me, and she's a wonderful human being🤩

[@heatheroberlander14]

She is such a strong woman. It’s tremendous of her to share her experience with us to support others.

[@rrnn6472]

That stone analogy is powerful! Reminds me of the Biblical account where Jesus asked those without sins to throw the first stone (at the woman caught in adultery). Not one was thrown!

[@ade-oluwaspov206]

The man who she was supposed to be "caught in the very act" with, was not dragged. I can't know for sure what was on Jesus Christ mind, but I can just imagine a, "Partner in sin absent, but woman dragged here. Of course. How typical." kind of thought.

[@rrnn6472]

@@ade-oluwaspov206 Yes - I've heard so many sermons re: why the male was not dragged out as well. Some have suggested that He may have been writing the accusers' names and their sins.

[@ade-oluwaspov206]

@@rrnn6472 Yeah! I have heard that too. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@eliathomas9905]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. She became the scapegoat of politics, and the punching bag used to punish and making an example of someone else.

[@algrina04]

Wow. What an impressive person I love and stand by literally EVERYTHING she just said !

[@izzyplayz2546]

It's amazing how she owns her story and continues to brave through it and be an advocate to those who need help, especially in a time where social media is tearing down so many lives. I wish I had her courage.

[@mlggamer5296]

I'm also a Firm believer that while cancel culture is supposed to hold people accountable we shouldn't entirely focus on destroying the careers tearing them down off of there livelihood that they may have worked hard for but rather we need to also learn how to build up what we need to build up I don't know what the opposite of cancel is but we need a culture focus on that as well to counter it

[@whimsical_me5135]

It should be called Accountability Culture! Just to make clear what our goal is. I don't want to ruin anyone, I don't want to beat anyone down, I simply want everyone, including myself, to be held accountable for our actions.

[@Lil08103]

i dont think cancel culture is the appropriate term for her situation. she wasn't famous b4 the incident. the incident made her famous. those are very different things. it's unfortunate that she felt ostracized but it's hard when you're introduced to someone via TV to forget that first impression. if i were a hiring manager, not sure i could not keep thinking, oh that's... doesn't mean she cancelled or judged.

[@oseremeee]

@@whimsical_me5135 agreed! And accountability can also include some form of, I don't know how else to put it, but punishment too because if its too lightheartedly gone about, like maybe making them take a class or something, people wouldn't care again. I hate to say it, but there has to be a fear factor, just not so severe that you question why you're even alive.

[@emms8]

Monica ❤️ You deserve all the happiness. Genuinely happy to see you doing well 💚 Thanks for this interview Trevor 💚

[@tres5533]

We've found the new Charlie Rose. Great questions and thoughts about our times in an interview. This is excellence in modern journalism.

[@hazeeqrazak]

She turn shame,guilt,and embarrassments Into strength, power, pride and embracement.wat a queen💅💅👏👑

[@donhill7239]

I’m so impressed by her intelligence. She knows her cognition is amazing, and she’s right.

[@azizaz4139]

Wonderful woman. So strong. So articulate. Unfortunately what happened to here also happened because she is a woman. Bullied persons are mostly women. Our society expects us women to be perfect. We also make mistakes. Men are more often forgiven and we found more excuses for their mistakes... 🙏🏽thanks Trevor for being such an amazing interviewer, we need more people like you.

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Crazy to think how fast time goes by! She’s almost 50 now and she looks great!!

[@gbail9566]

To grab such deep insight from personal pain Monica Lewinsky has created an incisive effort for positive social change. Beautiful, rare and brilliant.

[@maccheese8379]

She is a fighter who had moved from being a victim to a survivor, and ultimately a mentor who not only a survivor but also a counselor.

[@mariewilliams8859]

I like that she owns her part. She should not have gone through what she did for that mistake. Bill had some jokes but really, not much happened to him. I have said this for many years, it was not our responsibility to hold her accountable. It was none of our business. Affairs, happen all the time. They just are not made public worldwide.

[@javadparvaneh625]

She has grown to such impresive woman

[@meljeffery6140]

I enjoyed the truth of this interview. Nice.

[@kamarpreet]

She is a warrior, now that I am old enough to understand things a bit more clearly I feel so so so bad about everything that she had to go through, all of that betrayal, ridicule and tabloids everywhere in the world. I cannot imagine what she has gone through. And glad that she's grown out of it with something positive, I'm sure it must have taken a very very very long time and a lot of effort to get to this place.

[@randomname4726]

It's really weird how everyone keeps commenting about how beautiful she is, as that should have nothing to do with anything. But... we all know that it does matter a lot if you want to be heard.

[@TheDivayenta]

💯💯-but she was brutally fat shamed for decades. So she deserves a few compliments. And she was gorgeous back then too.

[@PW-kf1kw]

What a great interview! Thank you, Trevor, for your intelligent questions, your integrity and for your empathy. Thank you Monica for your strength and for all of the same qualities as above that you brought to this interview.

[@sashalawren598]

I can't even begin to imagine what she has been through. Monica, I am so proud of you and more power to you in everything you do! Sending lots of healing and love to you.

[@jeronimo486]

She is absolutley impressive! I'm looking forward to watch that documentary.

[@iamsuccess6634]

She is the definition of wisdom and strength... I love her!

[@AljIsHere128]

I really liked this interview and dialog on what she was addressing. This is an excellent look for her. To take what has happened to her, obtain healing with therapy. Take that energy and channel it into projects like American Crime Story and this fascinating documentary.

[@deannamclaughlin1667]

She was such a young child when this global shamming happened! I completely remember - I was in undergrad., I can't believe she is so beautifully strong!!! How remarkable that she is able to perfectly grab her deepest level of soul and transform it into an inspiring story for all of us to relish. You go girl! I aspire to have this strength ALL the time!

[@UnBalancedMinds]

it is bewildering that Lewinsky was given the rough side of the shaming process in comparison to Bill, Bill was the President of the United States and Monica was just some girl that happened to be working there. I'm just glad that folks have mature and said "y'know what, we gave her a rough time for almost literally no reason"

[@nonst8]

She was a college intern seduced by the most powerful man on earth

[@mbyrd6713]

I’m so glad she was able to own her story and move forward. This was an awesome interview ❤

[@luzchapa6999]

I’m so excited to see both the documentary and the other show. I am so glad that all of that didn’t destroy her. I think I could’ve watched this interview for hours! It makes me look back at my young self and wonder if I would’ve been able to have made it through. It really makes me think about myself and how I treat others. Bravo Monica!

[@sam5900]

Same. I know 100% I would’ve offed myself. She is so strong

[@sanskarkatiyar2812]

I really wish The Daily Show had a podcast where Trevor and the interviewee just discuss interesting topics like this for ~30 minutes. Great interview!

[@kat52218]

This was great and about time !!! Thanks Trevor for putting this together !!

[@Nipponsuki]

I was so young at the time and didn't really understand why she was getting so much of the blame for that scandal the narrative really was not her own back then and the newspapers were worse than tabloids. You can tell that she has done and continues to do the work to heal from this unimaginable unjust trauma. She has saved many lives that would have been lost by suicide. It is a learning process for us all. I myself have jumped on social media posts when someone has posted something abhorrent but now I don't. If I am not adding anything new or helpful it's best just not to post that comment, after all Facebook and many social media sites are just manipulatively us trying to make you feel angry and stay on their platform longer.

[@jeanstatonglore8296]

Well done, Ms. Lewinsky. And kudos to you too, Trevor Noah. This interview is another one of yours I will make sure my grandchildren watch, and discuss, and learn from. Thank you.

[@luciboras]

I bow to you Monica in taking back your power, amazing growth.