Whatever happened to V. Stiviano? The woman at the center of a scandal that rocked the NBA and brought down a billionaire has largely disappeared from the public eye. But her story, a blend of ambition, controversy, and reinvention, continues to fascinate.
V. Stiviano, formerly known as Maria Vanessa Perez, became a household name albeit a controversial one when recordings she made of Donald Sterling, then-owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, making racist remarks, surfaced. Released by TMZ on April 25, 2014, the recordings ignited a firestorm of public outrage, ultimately leading to Sterling's banishment from the NBA and the sale of the Clippers. But what became of the woman who set these events in motion? Where is she now, and how has her life unfolded since the scandal that thrust her into the global spotlight?
| V. Stiviano - Bio and Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maria Vanessa Perez (Legally changed to V. Stiviano) |
| Other Aliases | Vanessa Maria Perez, Monica Gallegos, Maria Valdez, Maria Vanessa Perez, Mariamonica Perez Gallegos, Vivian |
| Date of Birth | October 25, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Age (as of October 2024) | 41 years old |
| Education | East LA High School, Roosevelt graduate |
| Occupation(s) | Former companion of Donald Sterling, describes herself as artist, lover, writer, chef, poet, stylist, and philanthropist (online) |
| Known For | Recording Donald Sterling's racist remarks, leading to his ban from the NBA |
| Relationship with Donald Sterling | Mistress (2010 - 2014) |
| Legal Issues | Minor offenses, Convicted and placed on probation |
| Last Known Media Interaction | Interview with TMZ in 2018 |
| Early Life | Grew up in poverty, eldest child. Tried to operate a food truck business and auditioned for reality TV shows in Los Angeles. |
| Name Change | Legally changed name from Maria Vanessa Perez to V. Stiviano on September 17, 2010. |
| Contact Information (As Advertised) | |
| Makeup & Hair Booking | @vanessabridalglam (Instagram) |
| Email (Collaboration) | Vanessap.collab@gmail.com |
| Reference Link | |
| TMZ |
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