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# Hot Momtography
Rielle Hunter Tells Her Side Of The Story To Gq

By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-03-23 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandal-plagued-mistress-pictorials
References: [thehollywoodgossip](http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/03/rielle-hunter-repulsed-by-rielle-hunter-gq-pics/) & [gq](http://www.gq.com/news-politics/politics/201004/rielle-hunter-john-edwards-exclusive-interview)

John Edward’s scandal plagued baby mama Rielle Hunter has seen her fair share of media exposure over the past two years, but none of it has looked quite like this (as she tells her side of the story to GQ while baring a little flesh).

When it was revealed that Rielle Hunter had had an affair and child with the [former presidential hopeful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamala-harris-call-her-daddy), a [media frenzy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) erupted. Since the recent news of a [sex tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) involving her and Edwards, things have begun to cool, but GQ magazine has now given Rielle a chance to speak for herself—something she claims she has not really had the opportunity to do.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Personal Storytelling:** More individuals are using their media exposure to share their personal stories, giving them a chance to tell their side of the story.
- **Celebrity Scandal Coverage:** Media outlets continue to cover celebrity scandals, creating a constantly evolving market for scandal stories.
- **Digital Media Platforms:** The growing popularity of digital media platforms like GQ and other online magazines provide new opportunities to reach a wider audience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Media & Entertainment:** Companies can capitalize on the growing trend of personal storytelling by offering their platforms for individuals to share their stories.
- **Journalism:** Journalism outlets can expand their coverage to a wider range of individuals, including those involved in celebrity scandal stories.
- **Technology:** The use of digital media platforms provides new opportunities for the technology industry to develop and expand these platforms to a wider audience.

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