Tiger Woods allegedly guided his mistress, Rachel Uchitel, to make the most of her nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before reportedly paying a hefty sum of $10 million to secure her silence regarding their scandalous affair.
The renowned athlete’s series of infidelities came to light during his involvement with Rachel in 2009, leading to the dissolution of his marriage to Elin Nordegren.
In the latest HBO Max documentary titled “Tiger,” the intricate details of Tiger Woods’ relationship with Rachel Uchitel were brought to the forefront.
During November of 2009, Tiger was spotted checking into an Australian hotel with the nightclub hostess, sparking widespread media coverage of their affair.
The documentary delved into the aftermath of their revealed tryst, disclosing that following the exposure of their relationship, Tiger had advised Rachel to negotiate a substantial payment through his legal representatives.
The film disclosed: “Following the discovery of their affair, the only communication between them was when Woods suggested Uchitel to ‘get as much as you can’ from the nondisclosure agreement with his attorneys.”
Rachel, now 45, purportedly received a significant $10 million settlement to maintain secrecy about Tiger’s extramarital activities soon after the scandal erupted.
In 2010, amid the initial reports of their liaison, TMZ highlighted Tiger’s deep concerns regarding the information provided by Alleged Mistress #1, leading to the substantial $10 million offer in exchange for a stringent confidentiality pact.
According to TMZ’s insider, the magnitude of the sum at that time indicated the extent of Rachel’s knowledge concerning Tiger’s affairs.
Gloria Allred, Tiger’s attorney, purportedly facilitated the negotiation of the substantial amount and a contractual clause stipulating the repayment of funds if the confidentiality terms were breached.
Reportedly, if Rachel violated the confidentiality clause, not only would she have to refund the money received but Tiger could also pursue legal action against her for damages.
Subsequently, Tiger’s lawyer, Jay Lavely, pursued Rachel for reimbursement of the substantial sum when she appeared on Celebrity Rehab, addressing her struggles with “love addiction” without explicitly mentioning Tiger’s involvement on the VH1 program.
Rachel has faced numerous challenges since the scandal over a decade ago, expressing her difficulties in securing stable employment and facing rejection from prominent news outlets like Bloomberg and MSNBC.
Reflecting on her career setbacks, Rachel shared with the Los Angeles Times her desire for opportunities post-scandal, emphasizing her aspirations for normalcy and career stability while acknowledging past missteps and societal misconceptions.
