Oh, David Letterman. Why?
Last night, in response to an extortionist’s threat to expose “terrible things” about the funnyman, Letterman used his show as a forum to admit to numerous affairs with female staff members over the years.
This is shocking for two reasons:
1) David Letterman has been with the same woman – his current wife and mother of his child – since the mid-1990s. Although infedelity runs rampant through most of Hollywood, I couldn’t help but hope the TV host and family man was immune to the temptations of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Minus the last two, respectively.
2) As disrespectful as Letterman’s behaviour obviously was, he was honest. When was the last time a public figure had the balls to straight up admit he committed adultry on live, national television? There’s something to be said for honesty in the entertainment business – regardless of why one was forced to be honest or what he was being honest about.
It reminded me of being little – when a kid in class did something really bad, but admitted to it instead of blaming the person he sat next to. Strange.
Honestly, after watching his confession, I harbour mixed emotions. I’m certainly conflicted.
I’m disappointed he chose to cheat, but I’m impressed with his honesty.
I’m confused that despite the obviously serious topic, the audience continued to laugh as though he was making a Top 10 list.
The feminist in me wonders if the audience would’ve reacted similarily if a woman was admiting to an affair. Wouldn’t a female be written off and labelled a slut? Will Letterman be considered a pimp? Or will harsh judgement be passed in which he is forever branded a cheating asshole? At the end of the day, isn’t he just a man that made some mistakes? Who are we to judge at all?
Watch the video and decide for yourselves. For once, I’m not entirely sure where I stand.
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