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If you were Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the 22 year-old whose hotel-room sessions with New York governor Eliot Spitzer led to his resignation earlier today, wouldn't you want to get out of the prostitution racket by trading up on the publicity? It would be sad and sordid and icky, but don't we all need to strike the iron when it's hot?
If I was a talent manager and she came to me looking for help, I would pitch a reality show in which Ashley tries to change her life by submitting to an Eliza Doolittle-like makeover -- a "pimp my ride" show for humans instead of cars. She'd attend cultivation classes, college philosophy courses, art classes, diction lessons, piano lessons, cooking classes in Florence, a fresh circle of friends...the whole schmeer. Everybody wants to change, upgrade, do better, reach higher. This would be a reality show about trying to literally save someone's life. We all know what happens to most prostitutes, sooner or later.
The N.Y. Times has a story about her, and the Smoking Gun has a bunch of photos.
One problem that won't go away. Her nose is too big. I always thought when you pay $5000 for two hours you should get a model off the runway in Milan or Paris. If the "Pimp My Life" show goes, throw in some plastic surgery.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on March 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM
comment #1
Suki Jonze
says ...
countdown until she has a VH1 show? 5-4-3-2.....
Suki Jonze
http://www.hollywood-newsroom.com/
Posted by Suki Jonze
at March 12, 2008 5:57 PM
comment #2
actionman
says ...
she's pretty cute
Posted by actionman
at March 12, 2008 6:00 PM
comment #3
rr3333
says ...
Jeff:
Who says she isnt smart?
Also, maybe she's a hooker with a heart of gold?
I see it now. Richard Gere as Eliot Spitzer and Julia ... err ...never mind.
Posted by rr3333
at March 12, 2008 6:01 PM
comment #4
Aladdin Sane
says ...
He had to resign over her eh? Well I hope she was worth it. She certainly is cute either way.
Posted by Aladdin Sane
at March 12, 2008 6:10 PM
comment #5
KateC
says ...
Who paid for the boob job?
Posted by KateC
at March 12, 2008 6:13 PM
comment #6
CinemaPhreek
says ...
Someone needs to educate the site's owner about the difference between street walkers and those that ply their trade at the executive level of $10K an hour.
"We all know how they end up"
Yeah, as the wives and long-term mistresses of very wealthy men (and women).
Talk about your rube sounding posts.
Posted by CinemaPhreek
at March 12, 2008 6:17 PM
comment #7
bilnd_willy_nix
says ...
Sounds like she could pull a US version a recent UK phenomenon : the bestselling, sequel-spawning novel (and later miniseries) "The Secret Confessions of a Call Girl", basically a reproduction of the Diary of a high class hooker in London called (I love it) "Belle".. "Belle Du Jour"..
I've read some of it over my girlfriend's shoulder (sometimes when she's not even in the room..) and this girl certainly has class and a brain on her..assuming that she's not a 60 year old man operating under a pseudonym..
Posted by bilnd_willy_nix
at March 12, 2008 6:18 PM
comment #8
T. Holly
says ...
i really do hate this "so-and-so says..." thing, so there. at best this is a law and order episode. I'd advise her and her mother to sell life story rights and then she should go home to new jersey.
Posted by T. Holly
at March 12, 2008 6:21 PM
comment #9
thegreatmags
says ...
She's a pretty GIRL at 22 years old. But Jesus, Eliot, throw away your career, embarrass your Harvard Law educated AND attractive wife for a roll in the hay with that kid? Come on, sport. Grow up.
Posted by thegreatmags
at March 12, 2008 6:29 PM
comment #10
The Bandsaw Vigilante
says ...
"countdown until she has a VH1 show? 5-4-3-2....."
Well, VH1 can either go with her reality show, or "Patrick Swayze Has Five Weeks to Live."
Personally, I vote for Swayze.
Posted by The Bandsaw Vigilante
at March 12, 2008 6:31 PM
comment #11
lazarus
says ...
No comments about the new dope track she's been working on?
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69041220
Posted by lazarus
at March 12, 2008 6:34 PM
comment #12
bilnd_willy_nix
says ...
...and yeah..apparently proof reading my comments is not my strong point. Or should I say "stong poont"..
Posted by bilnd_willy_nix
at March 12, 2008 6:38 PM
comment #13
MilkMan
says ...
When are people going to stop asking why a man with everything would have sex with a 22 year old call girl? Obviously, he didn't have everything, and the one thing he was missing was the most important thing of all. And if you've ever had sex with a 20 year old pro you would know it's a stupid question to ask. Most men would KILL, literally, to have their knobs polished on a regular basis by a hot young girl who knows how to do her job. This is basic human nature.
Posted by MilkMan
at March 12, 2008 6:55 PM
comment #14
corey3rd
says ...
she'll be on a very special episode of HBO's Cathouse
Posted by corey3rd
at March 12, 2008 7:00 PM
comment #15
MAGGA
says ...
Man this post was hillarious stoned! And who does smoking the gun have a picture of her passed out next to a drink on a blue table directed by David Lynch. Awesome. Jeffrey, you're so cool when you¨re this gracious to people. Kep it up. Now I'm gonna watch that Olbemann thing. Anyone know if it's any good?
Posted by MAGGA
at March 12, 2008 7:37 PM
comment #16
silver
says ...
>KateC says ... Who paid for the boob job?
Several guys named John
Posted by silver
at March 12, 2008 7:52 PM
comment #17
D.Z.
says ...
She looks like a non-anorexic version of Paris Hilton. Not bad, but probably cheaper in Nevada.
Posted by D.Z.
at March 12, 2008 8:58 PM
comment #18
Bart Smith
says ...
Instead of the whole reality show thing, maybe she should just write an Academy Award-winning screenplay.
Posted by Bart Smith
at March 12, 2008 9:08 PM
comment #19
Edward
says ...
What, that's not Sandra Bullock?
Posted by Edward
at March 12, 2008 9:58 PM
comment #20
Devin Faraci
says ...
Jeff, she probably already had those lessons. To be 5k/hr hooker you can't be a gum cracking street urchin.
Actually, I would watch a reality show where a high class madame takes a class of street walkers and tries to make them classy call girls.
Posted by Devin Faraci
at March 12, 2008 10:53 PM
comment #21
monetnj
says ...
The show has already been done in the UK. Check out Ladette To Lady on the Sundance Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWPGlfSmItE
Posted by monetnj
at March 12, 2008 11:05 PM
comment #22
monetnj
says ...
bilnd_willy_nix, they are bringing "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" to Showtime here in the US. Unfortunately for Ashley Alexandra Dupre, they are bringing the UK version with Billie Piper as the lead. No chance for Ashley to cash in on her 15 minutes of fame in a stunning bit of synergy. Just as well. I loved Billie Piper on the first two series of the new version of Dr. Who.
Posted by monetnj
at March 12, 2008 11:10 PM
comment #23
TheJeff
says ...
We all know what happens to most prostitutes, sooner or later.
You realize that she made more money in a week than you make in a year? Right?
Posted by TheJeff
at March 12, 2008 11:28 PM
comment #24
D.Z.
says ...
TheJeff: But how much of it does she actually keep?
Posted by D.Z.
at March 12, 2008 11:52 PM
comment #25
lawnorder
says ...
Calling Hugh Hefner - one million dollars for a Playboy spread. Financial problems over for the foreseeable future.
Posted by lawnorder
at March 13, 2008 12:33 AM
comment #26
ttjessie
says ...
I saw this woman's other pictures in "Blackcentury" com. She was one of the most attractive looking women I've seen, It is just a shock to see her photograph on this article.
Posted by ttjessie
at March 13, 2008 1:20 AM
comment #27
mizerock
says ...
Will she be in the sequel to "You, Me, and Dupre"?
Posted by mizerock
at March 13, 2008 6:25 AM
comment #28
Dave
says ...
A couple points:
1. The NYT story says that while the Emperor's Club charged up to $4500 for some women, this girl charged "only" a $1000 and hour.
That's a lot of money, but let's be honest: I can spend a grand at Home Depot or Target in a weekend. And I don't have to tell anyone that this girl would be a lot more fun than painting my basement.
2. I'm with Milkman-- human nature is human nature, regardless of how much money you make, or how successful you are. Remember Owen Wilson's troubles last year? He has everything any of us would ever want, yet he still thought about offing himself.
The soul is made happy by the strangest things, and it's different for everyone.
3. I don't know if she'll go as far as doing a reality program, but a Playboy spread is as certain as the sun rising. Hell, they put women a lot less pretty in there all the time just because they're scandalous (Washingtonienne, anyone?).
4. I *like* the nose, Jeff. Every beautiful woman needs a "flaw" of one kind or another, to offset and frame their features. After bashing Patricia Heaton the other day for her plastic surgery, you're looking to ruin this girl? Riiiight.
Posted by Dave
at March 13, 2008 7:14 AM
comment #29
actionman
says ...
The company I work for is remaking Ladette to Lady for MTV. I pitched Dupre for host but she'll be in court.
Posted by actionman
at March 13, 2008 7:41 AM
comment #30
Jay T.
says ...
She's not exactly a corner girl...
Posted by Jay T.
at March 13, 2008 8:35 AM
comment #31
Jay T.
says ...
Jeff may be right about the nose. Sometimes it's truly amazing what a difference it can make. Case in point: Blake Lively -- http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/01/gossip-girl-blake-livelys-secret-nose-job.php
Posted by Jay T.
at March 13, 2008 8:41 AM
comment #32
bents75
says ...
I'd have to agree with Wells here on his...
"We all know how they end up..." claim.
If you read the story about her, it says :
She left “a broken family†at age 17, having been abused, according to the MySpace page, and has used drugs, “been broke and homeless.â€
“Learned what it was like to have everything and lose it, again and again,†she wrote. “Learned what it was like to wake up one day and have the people you care about most gone.
“But I made it,†she continued. “I’m still here and I love who I am. If I never went through the hard times, I would not be able to appreciate the good ones. Cliché, yes, but I know it’s true.â€
Which tells me, that if she started out just like most prostitutes do, then yes, she would have ended up like most prostitutes do.
Not believing that someone who makes $1,000 an hour could completely crash and burn (i.e. end up dead, in jail, or totally cracked out) is the same as not believing that someone who is the governer of a state could do the same.
Posted by bents75
at March 13, 2008 11:45 AM
comment #33
Bocephus
says ...
Rule One of whoredom is not to blab about your clientelle. This worthless slut couldn't even succeed at being a prostitute, why should such a miserable failure get their own TV show?
Oh wait..New York, Brett Michaels, the Corys, Kardashian...I forgot, worthless whores and living piles of failure are all the rage these days.
Posted by Bocephus
at March 13, 2008 12:22 PM
comment #34
seduisant
says ...
Wow. In those TSG pix, she *really* looks like a girl from New Jersey.
To the list: She'd attend cultivation classes, college philosophy courses, art classes, diction lessons, piano lessons, cooking classes in Florence, a fresh circle of friends... I'd add *therapy* ... and lots of it.
Playboy's the most likely landing place.
Posted by seduisant
at March 13, 2008 12:50 PM
comment #35
Armin Tamzarian
says ...
Bart Smith beat me to it...she could be the next Diablo.
Also, MilkMan is on the right track. Anyone who's asking "why?" doesn't realize that these guys don't pay the girls for sex, they're paying them to leave quickly thereafter and keep their mouths shut (well, once they're 'finished').
Posted by Armin Tamzarian
at March 13, 2008 2:47 PM
comment #36
tfresca
says ...
I think most politicians have an understanding with their wives. The love was gone long ago this is about business. Unfortunately he wasn't very discrete. Doesn't this guy have a cousin or assistant who could handle this kinda thing for him. Hey that's a good business idea. Middle-man for rich guys and hookers.
Posted by tfresca
at March 14, 2008 7:51 AM
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