Monica Lewinsky paid tribute to Barbara Walters, whose 1999 interview with the former White House intern drew a record-breaking 74 million viewers on ABC.
for signing on to produce the show.
"I was hesitant, and truthfully more than a little scared to sign on. But after a lengthy dinner meeting with Ryan, I came to understand even more clearly how dedicated he is to giving a voice to the marginalized in all of his brilliant work," Lewinsky wrote. "I’m privileged to work with him and the other talented people on the team, and I’m privileged to have this opportunity.
She continued,"People have been co-opting and telling my part in this story for decades. In fact, it wasn't until the past few years that I've been able to fully reclaim my narrative; almost 20 years later." The opportunity to produce the series, she explained,"allows people like me who have been historically silenced to finally reintroduce my voice to the conversation.
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