Elliot Mintz Reveals John Lennon Affair

A new memoir by Elliot Mintz reveals a scandalous incident involving John Lennon and Yoko Ono from 1972, where Lennon had 'loud, raucous sex' with another woman at a party while Ono was present. As guests awkwardly attempted to leave the gathering, Ono sat in stunned silence, aware of her husband's indiscretion. Mintz emphasizes the embarrassment Ono faced, highlighting the strain this incident placed on their relationship. Despite the turmoil, Ono later expressed to Mintz that while she could forgive Lennon, she was uncertain if she could ever forget the event or if their relationship would remain unchanged. This incident was one of several extramarital affairs by Lennon, including a notable affair with their assistant May Pang during what is known as his 'Lost Weekend.' Mintz reflects on Lennon's complexity, recalling his admission that he was not always the 'Imagine' figure people idealized.