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Stormy Daniels: The porn star at the center of the Trump NY hush-money grand jury case

Stormy Daniels is questioned by prosecutor Susan Hoffinger before Justice Juan Merchan during former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in Manhattan state court in New York City, on May 7, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
Stormy Daniels is questioned by prosecutor Susan Hoffinger before Justice Juan Merchan during former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in Manhattan state court in New York City, on May 7, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
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Director Sarah Gibson, left, greets Stormy Daniels at the premier of the Peacock Original documentary "Stormy" at Stateside Theatre at SXSW in Austin on Friday March 8, 2024.
Director Sarah Gibson, left, greets Stormy Daniels at the premier of the Peacock Original documentary "Stormy" at Stateside Theatre at SXSW in Austin on Friday March 8, 2024.
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Stormy Daniels attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Neon's "Pleasure" at Linwood Dunn Theater on May 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Stormy Daniels attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Neon's "Pleasure" at Linwood Dunn Theater on May 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Manhattan Criminal Court after a hearing in his case of paying hush money to cover up extramarital affairs in New York City on February 15, 2024. Trump is in court ahead of a trial for illegally covering up hush money payments made to hide extramarital affairs, including with porn star Stormy Daniels. The hearing will see Trump's legal team attempt to have the case thrown out.
Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Manhattan Criminal Court after a hearing in his case of paying hush money to cover up extramarital affairs in New York City on February 15, 2024. Trump is in court ahead of a trial for illegally covering up hush money payments made to hide extramarital affairs, including with porn star Stormy Daniels. The hearing will see Trump's legal team attempt to have the case thrown out.
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Barrett Blade and Stormy Daniels attend the 2024 Adult Video News Awards at Resorts World Las Vegas on January 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barrett Blade and Stormy Daniels attend the 2024 Adult Video News Awards at Resorts World Las Vegas on January 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Stormy Daniels spent a weekend at The Trophy Club in Greenville, with her final performance on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018.
Stormy Daniels spent a weekend at The Trophy Club in Greenville, with her final performance on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018.
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Stormy Daniels Signs Copies Of Her New Book "Full Disclosure" on Oct. 8, 2018 in New York City.
Stormy Daniels Signs Copies Of Her New Book "Full Disclosure" on Oct. 8, 2018 in New York City.
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Adult film star Stormy Daniels receives a key to the city of West Hollywood, May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, earned international headlines for her legal battle with President Trump over an alleged affair she claims the pair had a decade ago. West Hollywood Mayor John Duran proclaiming ``Stormy Daniels Day'' in West Hollywood, recognized Clifford for "her leadership in the #RESIST movement.''
Adult film star Stormy Daniels receives a key to the city of West Hollywood, May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, earned international headlines for her legal battle with President Trump over an alleged affair she claims the pair had a decade ago. West Hollywood Mayor John Duran proclaiming ``Stormy Daniels Day'' in West Hollywood, recognized Clifford for "her leadership in the #RESIST movement.''
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Michael Avenatti, attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, speaks to the media after Daniels received a key to the city of West Hollywood from Mayor John Duran, May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif.
Michael Avenatti, attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, speaks to the media after Daniels received a key to the city of West Hollywood from Mayor John Duran, May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Pop artist Sham Ibrahim and Stormy Daniels attend her fan meet and greet on May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif.
Pop artist Sham Ibrahim and Stormy Daniels attend her fan meet and greet on May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Stormy Daniels makes a surprise cameo as herself in the 'Saturday Night Live' opening skit spoofing Donald Trump on May 5, 2018.
Stormy Daniels makes a surprise cameo as herself in the 'Saturday Night Live' opening skit spoofing Donald Trump on May 5, 2018.
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Adult-film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels speaks outside US Federal Court with her lawyer Michael Avenatti (R) in Lower Manhattan, New York on April 16, 2018. Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have had a consensual sexual encounter with Donald Trump a decade ago, said April 17, 2018 that she is pursuing legal action against the president because she is "done being bullied.""I'm tired of being threatened, intimidating me, and trying to say that you'll ruin my life and take all my money and my house," Daniels said on ABC's "The View.""I'm done being bullied," Daniels said of legal threats from Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen, who is now embroiled in his own legal troubles."I'm done," Daniels said.
Adult-film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels speaks outside US Federal Court with her lawyer Michael Avenatti (R) in Lower Manhattan, New York on April 16, 2018. Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have had a consensual sexual encounter with Donald Trump a decade ago, said April 17, 2018 that she is pursuing legal action against the president because she is "done being bullied.""I'm tired of being threatened, intimidating me, and trying to say that you'll ruin my life and take all my money and my house," Daniels said on ABC's "The View.""I'm done being bullied," Daniels said of legal threats from Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen, who is now embroiled in his own legal troubles."I'm done," Daniels said.
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Stormy Daniels arrives to perform at the Solid Gold Fort Lauderdale strip club on March 9, 2018 in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Stormy Daniels arrives to perform at the Solid Gold Fort Lauderdale strip club on March 9, 2018 in Pompano Beach, Fla.
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Stormy Daniels, performs at the Solid Gold Fort Lauderdale strip club on March 9, 2018 in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Stormy Daniels, performs at the Solid Gold Fort Lauderdale strip club on March 9, 2018 in Pompano Beach, Fla.
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Adult film actress Stormy Daniels attends the 2018 Adult Video News Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Jan. 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, was allegedly paid $130,000 by an attorney for Donald Trump one month before the 2016 presidential election to keep her from talking about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels attends the 2018 Adult Video News Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Jan. 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, was allegedly paid $130,000 by an attorney for Donald Trump one month before the 2016 presidential election to keep her from talking about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
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A sign at Little Darlings Las Vegas advertises an upcoming performance at the strip club by Stormy Daniels on Jan. 25, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev.
A sign at Little Darlings Las Vegas advertises an upcoming performance at the strip club by Stormy Daniels on Jan. 25, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Stormy Daniels hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018, in Las Vegas.
Stormy Daniels hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018, in Las Vegas.
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Stormy Daniels (C) poses with dancers as she hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018 in Las Vegas.
Stormy Daniels (C) poses with dancers as she hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Stormy Daniels hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018 in Las Vegas.
Stormy Daniels hosts a Super Bowl party at Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club on Feb. 4, 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Stormy Daniels arrives at The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 10, 2008.
Stormy Daniels arrives at The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 10, 2008.
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Comedian Dane Cook with Stormy Daniels attend a signing for his new CD/DVD "Retaliation" at Tower Records on July 27, 2005 in Hollywood California.
Comedian Dane Cook with Stormy Daniels attend a signing for his new CD/DVD "Retaliation" at Tower Records on July 27, 2005 in Hollywood California.
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Adult film actress Stormy Daniels presents a creation by Junker Designs during a fashion show debuting the company's new collection at the Rainbow Bar & Grill as part of the MAGIC convention August 28, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels presents a creation by Junker Designs during a fashion show debuting the company's new collection at the Rainbow Bar & Grill as part of the MAGIC convention August 28, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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