Are Sanctuary Parties shown on 'Clipped' real? Sordid swing-fest leaves V Stiviano stunned...momentarily
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Episode 4 of 'Clipped' gives viewers a glimpse of V Stiviano's life before she met Donald Sterling at a Super Bowl party in 2010.
Born in a poor household, V Stiviano (played by Cleopatra Colemen in 'Clipped') tried making ends meet by running a food truck business while aspiring to become a Reality TV star someday.
A friend of her invites her to a "sanctuary" party which opens a new world of opportunities for Stiviano.
Was V Stiviano part of sex parties?
The Hulu series shows V Stiviano attending the party of the elites on her friend's insistence. Stiviano separates herself from the crowd and spends time in the kitchen while wealthy men and young women openly indulge in drugs and sex.
She meets a sports agent, who is not a day younger than 60 and introduces himself as the host of this party.
Whether Stiviano actually participated in these orgy parties or not remains unknown, we can gather that this moment in the show reflects how V Stiviano was attracted to this shortcut to wealth where young attractive women could find "sugar daddies" like Donald Sterling and live a life of luxury.
Secret sex parties aren't a Hollywood myth
Several films and series including Tom Cruise’s 1999 American film ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ have depicted secret elite sex societies. While the truth about them isn't out in the open, we can't deny that they don't happen at all.
According to Emily Chang in her book 'Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley', secretive sex parties are indeed a reality in Silicon Valley.
She has described that these gatherings involve open relationships, heavy drug use, and "cuddle puddles." Drugs like MDMA, often shaped like tech company logos, fuel these events, as reported by Business Insider.
Founders, investors, venture capitalists and aspiring entrepreneurs are allegedly a part of these parties, held in places ranging from San Francisco mansions to yachts in Ibiza.
However, the powerful male elite dominate these events, and participating women often face stigma and loss of respect.
Chang describes how these gatherings start with "cuddle puddles" and escalate to more private encounters.
“You could be walking around naked, and run into a coworker who is naked and it would not be a big deal. A lot of people who do well in Silicon Valley experiment with all kinds of things," New York Post quoted a Silicon Valley insider.
How to stream 'Clipped'?
'Clipped' focuses on the downfall of former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling while also delving into the role of his assistant, V Stiviano in the scandal.
The sports drama series made its debut on June 4, 2024 and will conclude with six episodes on July 2.
'Clipped' is available on Hulu and Disney+.
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