She worked on American Crime Story with Ryan Murphy
Today, Monica Lewinsky can add the title of ‘producer’ to her resume. Despite turning down many opportunities to have her story told, she agreed to work with Ryan Murphy on Impeachment: American Crime Story, getting involved with behind-the-scenes production work, ensuring her story was retold on her own terms.
Michelle Obama inspired the podcast
Michelle Obama has inspired countless people, and her book specifically caught the eye of Monica Lewinsky. The 51-year-old also revealed that Michelle Obama inspired her new podcast—in a Rolling Stone interview, Lewinsky confirmed that the former First Lady’s book Becoming inspired Reclaiming.
Is Reclaiming a calculated strategy to rebrand Lewinsky’s image?
What does the Reclaiming podcast mean for Monica Lewinsky? Per the title, this podcast is all about Monica reclaiming her public image while encouraging conversations about shame, resilience, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. While the podcast is an effort to reshape her public identity, she has made many other decisions that do that as well.
This includes a social experiment revolving around the effects of cyberbullying titled In Real Life, which earned an Emmy nomination. She also launched a PSA in 2019 titled #ClickWithCompassion.
She’s using the past to move forward
Rather than trying to ignore her past, she’s using it as an opportunity for growth and a way to “write a different story,” according to her podcast. With her continued advocacy, her honesty, and her vulnerability, Lewinsky isn’t afraid to challenge what society thinks of her.
