Gavin Newsom's Ex-mistress Reveals Shocking Claims in Essay
WHO:
The Guardian - Ruby Rippey, Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Kamala Harris
Newsweek - Ruby Rippey, Gavin Newsom
NY Post - Gavin Newsom
WHAT:
The Guardian - Ruby Rippey published a new essay in Vanity Fair titled "How I Blew Up – Then Rebuilt – My Life."
CNN - Rippey criticized Newsom's characterization of their affair in his memoir, stating, "That detail—subtle but significant—is the one that stays with me."
CNN - Newsom's spokesperson stated that he acknowledged his role and publicly apologized nearly two decades ago when he was still mayor.
CNN - Newsom was reelected later that year with over 73% of the vote.
The Guardian - Ruby Rippey described her struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse in her essay, stating she is now "20 years sober."
The Guardian - Rippey mentioned that she has remarried and rebuilt her relationship with her ex-husband.
The Guardian - Rippey referred to her relationship with Newsom as a "fracture that split my life into before and after."
NY Post - Ruby Rippey admitted that she "wet the bed" on their first night together, describing it as a "humiliating mistake."
Newsweek - Ruby Rippey described her affair with Gavin Newsom in a tell-all essay.
NY Post - Gavin Newsom responded to Ruby Rippey’s claims after the release of her essay.
NY Post - Ruby Rippey accused Gavin Newsom of not telling the full truth about their affair in his memoir.
WHERE:
Newsweek - The affair took place while Gavin Newsom was the Mayor of San Francisco, California.
WHEN:
NY Post - Ruby Rippey’s tell-all essay was published on a Tuesday.
WHY:
CNN - Rippey noted that the #MeToo movement, which started in 2017, opened her eyes to the power imbalance in their relationship.
The Guardian - Rippey expressed that during the MeToo movement, she observed a new narrative about their relationship that cast her as a “powerless subordinate,” which she initially doubted applied to her situation.
NY Post - Ruby Rippey suggested that Gavin Newsom's claims about their affair were incomplete.
HOW:
The Guardian - Rippey described her struggles with alcohol addiction coinciding with the start of the affair in the summer of 2005.
The Guardian - Rippey stated that taking responsibility felt like the last form of agency in her essay.
Newsweek - Ruby Rippey detailed her experiences in an essay format.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Ruby Rippey has published a new essay in Vanity Fair titled "How I Blew Up – Then Rebuilt – My Life," where she reflects on her past and criticizes Governor Newsom's portrayal of their affair in his memoir, saying, "That detail—subtle but significant—is the one that stays with me." In her essay, Rippey also discusses how the #MeToo movement, which began in 2017, helped her recognize the power imbalance in their relationship, alongside her struggles with alcohol addiction that began during their affair in the summer of 2005. Newsom's spokesperson responded by noting that he acknowledged his role and publicly apologized nearly two decades ago when he was still mayor, after which he was reelected later that year with over 73% of the vote.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 22:23 UTC)
Ruby Rippey has opened up about her journey to sobriety, revealing in her essay that she is now "20 years sober" and has remarried, successfully rebuilding her relationship with her ex-husband. She described her past relationship with Gavin Newsom as a "fracture that split my life into before and after," and reflected on how the MeToo movement reshaped the narrative around their connection, initially leaving her questioning her role in it. Rippey emphasized that taking responsibility for her life felt like the last form of agency she had, highlighting her personal growth and resilience.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 20:22 UTC)
Ruby Rippey has publicly admitted that she "wet the bed" on her first night with someone, calling it a "humiliating mistake." This revelation was reported by the New York Post at 20:22 UTC. Rippey's candid confession has drawn attention for its honesty about an awkward moment.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:25 UTC)
Ruby Rippey has opened up about her affair with Gavin Newsom in a tell-all essay published on a Tuesday, where she claims that he hasn't been entirely truthful about their relationship in his memoir. In response to her allegations, Newsom addressed the claims made by Rippey following the release of her essay. The affair reportedly took place while he was serving as the Mayor of San Francisco, California.