Aubrey Plaza’s new biopic role as Heidi Fleiss leads Hollywood madam to break her silence to warn the star

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On a surprising turn of events, revealed on Wednesday, it was disclosed that Aubrey Plaza, famously known for her role in The White Lotus, is set to play the part of the notorious Hollywood figure, Heidi Fleiss, in an upcoming biographical film.

Now, Fleiss, who is 59 years old, has expressed her thoughts on the 41-year-old actress’ intentions to portray her in “The Heidi Fleiss Story.

In simpler terms, the previous lady shared with the Daily Mail that she was delightfully surprised to learn Amy Poehler, known for her role in Parks and Recreation, would portray her in the upcoming biography film.

On Wednesday, Fleiss exclaimed, “That sounds absolutely incredible!” He confessed that he’s never encountered her before nor have I heard anything about it, but my word, what an impressive statement!

But she also shared a note of caution for Plaza in the wake of her legal and reputational setbacks.

Fleiss stated, “‘She’s facing quite a challenge ahead.’ Essentially, it’s as if I sometimes find myself difficult to deal with, and now that burden falls upon her.

However, Fleiss added: ‘She’s going to be great.’

Fleiss has been open about her early career, in which she briefly worked as a prostitute. 

Following her apprenticeship under a madam managing a prostitution business in Beverly Hills, Fleiss decided to branch out independently in 1990. She then established her own high-end prostitution service, primarily targeting affluent clientele in the Hollywood area.

However, the lifespan of this organization proved to be brief due to Fleiss’s arrest in 1993. She was indicted on charges including pandering, tax evasion, and money laundering. It was alleged that she had laundered $1.5 million through a network of shell companies with fabricated records.

She was eventually convicted of federal tax evasion charges in 1996.

In my capacity as a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase that statement as follows: After serving 20 months in a federal correctional institution for a sentence initially spanning seven years, I was granted early release and transitioned to a halfway house. The remainder of my sentence required me to complete a total of 370 hours of community service.

When asked for advice, Fleiss replied, “To be honest, I’m often confused about my own actions, so I’m not sure if I can offer guidance to others.

In the new role, Plaza is set to follow her successful performances in seasons two of HBO’s The White Lotus, the crime drama Emily The Criminal, and the coming-of-age comedy-drama My Old Ass.

In the upcoming crime comedy “Honey Don’t!”, Plaza will make an appearance. This film is penned and helmed by Ethan Coen, with collaboration from his spouse, Tricia Cooke, in the writing process.

This year, the actress took a break from the public eye following the tragic suicide of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena.

She initially emerged in public following the unfortunate event by briefly gracing the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special in February. There, she paid homage to her deceased spouse by wearing a tie-dye shirt, much like the ones they wore at their wedding in 2021.

Additionally, Fleiss provided Daily Mail with updates about various projects she’s currently engaged in, such as the development of a novel platform for content producers, which she envisions could potentially compete with OnlyFans.

Heidi Fleiss’ creation, known as “The List,” is currently under discussion with web developers for its development.

‘On OnlyFans, 20% of a creator’s earnings are kept by the platform, leaving many with minimal income. Tim Stokely, its co-founder, stated that most creators don’t earn millions per month but rather around $2,000. He suggested that creators should have more control over their income from their content to ensure a more profitable platform for them.’

In simpler terms, Fleiss, a resident of Pahrump, Nevada, emphasizes that her main focus is still on nurturing her cherished birds and persisting with her bird rescue endeavors.

At present, she takes care of around thirty to forty macaws and smaller parrot species, most of whom were previously overlooked or poorly treated by previous owners or breeders. Her aim is for her dedicated care to serve as a positive influence within society.

As a self-proclaimed observer of human nature, I’ve often felt that our collective goal seems to be the rapid destruction of all around us. This destructive impulse is, in my view, the essence of humanity, a perspective born from a lifelong skepticism towards our species. However, when it comes to these feathered creatures, my outlook shifts dramatically.

Ever since her freedom, Fleiss has been forthright about her earlier involvement in managing a prostitution operation. However, she’s been relatively quiet regarding the specific individuals who were once prominent clients of hers, despite some clues being dropped during her sensational trial. Some of these individuals have been subtly suggested, but their identities remain largely undisclosed.

In 2010, she first ventured onto prime-time TV when she participated in the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother.

For several years now, Fleiss has taken charge as both proprietor and operator of a secluded airfield in Pahrump, exclusively serving smaller aviation crafts.

However, the once well-known Hollywood figure is venturing back into the world of entertainment, this time participating in a documentary being filmed by Andrew Renzi. Renzi has previously worked as a producer on HBO’s reality series “Paul American,” which focuses on the adventures of brothers Jake and Logan Paul.

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2025-08-07 03:33