Rachel Uchitel, famously known as one of Tiger Woods’ former mistresses, has once again shed light on the events that transpired after her affair with the golfing legend was uncovered. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Uchitel revealed how Elin Nordegren, Tiger’s then-wife, reacted to discovering the betrayal and how the scandal derailed her life.
Uchitel became a central figure in one of the biggest celebrity scandals of the 2000s when news of Woods’ infidelity broke in 2009. Among several women linked to the golfer, Uchitel’s name became synonymous with the fallout of the affair. She has now shared new details about the immediate aftermath, including how Nordegren confronted her and the impact on her own life.
According to Uchitel, Elin found evidence of the affair on Tiger’s phone, including explicit text messages. This discovery led to the infamous Thanksgiving night incident in 2009, when Nordegren reportedly chased Woods with a golf club after confronting him. Uchitel claimed that Nordegren also reached out to her directly. “She called me and demanded answers,” Uchitel revealed. “It was a conversation I’ll never forget—she was furious, and rightfully so. She wanted to know the truth about her husband’s actions.”
The public exposure of the affair devastated all parties involved. For Uchitel, it marked the beginning of a relentless media storm. “My life was destroyed,” she admitted. “I became a public punching bag. I lost my job, my reputation, and any sense of normalcy.”
Elin Nordegren, meanwhile, filed for divorce from Woods in 2010, receiving a reported $100 million settlement. She has since moved on, building a life away from the spotlight, focusing on her children and a career in real estate.
Uchitel, however, continues to grapple with the long-lasting consequences of the scandal. “I’ve tried to move forward, but the stigma follows me everywhere,” she said. “People don’t see the human side of the story; they only see the headlines.”
Reflecting on the affair, Uchitel expressed regret for her role in the scandal. “If I could go back and make different choices, I would,” she said. “But I can’t change the past. All I can do is try to live a better life moving forward.”
While Woods and Nordegren have largely avoided public discussions about the affair in recent years, the story remains one of the most infamous celebrity scandals in history—a cautionary tale about the costs of betrayal and the ripple effects of personal choices.
