- By Swati Singh
- Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Recently, a video purportedly showing the famous singer Drake in a compromising position emerged on a widely-used platform, causing a major stir. In the video, Drake is seen lying on a bed without clothing from the waist down, engaging in intimate actions while filming himself. If the reports are to be believed, he sent this video to a woman, although her identity remains unknown. The response from the entertainment world was swift and widespread, with many expressing shock and concern. Despite the uproar, Drake seems unperturbed by the whole situation, continuing on as usual.
However, amid Drake’s X-rated video leak controversy, let us look at the celebs who became billionaires in a day after there sex-tapes were leaked online:
Celebs Whose Leaked X-Rated Videos Made Them Billionaires
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's 39-minute homemade video, filmed in 2008 with her ex-boyfriend Ray J, played a significant role in establishing her business empire. Following the release of the sex-tape, Kim gained immense popularity, which in turn boosted her family's career. Additionally, Kim reportedly negotiated a deal with the rights holders, resulting in a payout of 3 million pounds.
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Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson's sex-tape video provided an extra lift to the actress's career. Back in 1995, during her honeymoon with hubby Tommy Lee, Anderson recorded the intimate tape. Unfortunately, it was stolen from their private collection. Pamela did take legal action against the website where it was leaked, but surprisingly, the film is still accessible via subscription on certain websites.
Paris Hilton
In 2004, a highly publicized event catapulted Paris Hilton into the limelight, forever altering the trajectory of her life and career. It was the release of a sex-tape featuring Paris and her former boyfriend, Rick Solomon. The release of the sex-tape sparked a whirlwind of media frenzy, with tabloids and news outlets clamoring to cover every angle of the scandal. Paris' private life was suddenly thrust into the spotlight, scrutinized and dissected by millions of curious onlookers hungry for the latest gossip. While the scandal may have thrust her into the spotlight under less than ideal circumstances, Paris seized the opportunity to reinvent herself, emerging stronger and more determined than ever before.
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Katie Price
The emergence of Katie Price, also known as Jordan, onto the public stage was catalyzed by a significant event in her personal life. This event was the release of a sex-tape featuring Katie and her former partner, Level singer Dane Bowers. Their passionate relationship, which spanned from 1998 to 2000, was immortalized in this intimate recording, forever altering the course of Katie's life.
