Gavin Newsom and Ruby Rippey’s Affair Was a Public Scandal. Rippey Writes About Her Experience for Vanity Fair
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By Vanity Fair
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In brief
Two decades after a high-profile affair with California Governor Gavin Newsom became headline news, Ruby Rippey breaks her silence in an exclusive Vanity Fair feature. The piece explores how a public scandal triggered a profound personal crisis, examining the emotional toll of sudden notoriety and her journey toward reclaiming her narrative. Through candid reflection, Rippey confronts past struggles and emerges with newfound resolve to tell her untold story on her own terms.
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Gavin Newsom and Ruby Rippey’s Affair Was a Public Scandal. Rippey Writes About Her Experience for Vanity Fair
When news of her affair with Gavin Newsom exploded into the public eye, it was only the outward mark of a long-rippling private implosion. In the wreckage of the scandal, Ruby Rippey faced her demons but lost her voice. Twenty years later, she is ready to share her story.
