Monica Lewinsky criticizes Jay Leno for affair jokes

Monica Lewinsky has publicly criticized Jay Leno for the relentless jokes he made about her during the scandal surrounding her affair with former President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. In a recent appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, she expressed that she felt unfairly targeted, being the only non-public figure on Leno’s top ten list of comedic targets. While Leno's camp maintains that his jokes were not personally aimed at her and reflected the comedic landscape of the time, Lewinsky argues that the impact of such humor was deeply hurtful. She noted that many of the harshest criticisms came from women, revealing a complex dynamic in how public perception of her was shaped. Lewinsky's reflections highlight her ongoing struggle with the media's treatment of her during that tumultuous period, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate narrative around her experience. Both figures acknowledge the cultural shifts in comedy and public discourse since that era, with Lewinsky finding respect in her subsequent work.