Michael Avenatti has been approached by Hollywood agencies that want to help him capitalize on his newfound fame
Stormy Daniel’s lawyer Michael Avenatti has reportedly been approached my some of the biggest Hollywood talent agencies, which want to help him capitalize on his newfound fame.
Several sources in the industry told NBC that Avenatti met with the powerful agency William Morris Endeavor recently, and that United Talent Agency has also reached out about taking him on as a client.
The media-savvy attorney, 47, has been a constant presence on television since January, when the Wall Street Journal reported that president Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen had paid the adult film actress $130,000 so she wouldn’t disclose an alleged extramarital affair with Trump.
The attorney confirmed to NBC that he has been contacted by agencies but insisted his focus remains on the Stormy case.
‘I’m very flattered by the outpouring of support and compliments relating to my alleged talent, but at this point I’m far more focused and concerned about seeing this case through to completion and ensuring that justice is done then anything else,’ Avenatti said.
Avenatti, 47, has been a constant presence on television since January, when news emerged that Stormy allegedly had an affair with president Trump
Media-savvy Avenatti teased that Stormy would attend Cohen’s hearing on Monday and then stood by the adult film star as she spoke to reporters outside the courthouse
‘There will be plenty of time for other things to focus on when, and if, we are successful.’
Stormy, real name Stephanie Clifford, has made the most of the spotlight, going on tour with her stripping show, appearing on a CBS’ 60 Minutes interview top discuss the alleged affair, running an adult content website that costs $14.99 a month, and most recently posing to appear on the cover of Penthouse magazine.
Avenatti has helped keep Stormy in the news while also promoting his own brand. He teased that she would attend Cohen’s hearing on Monday and then stood by the adult film star as she spoke to reporters outside the courthouse.
Stormy has made the most of the spotlight, going on tour with her stripping show (left) and most recently posing to appear on the cover of Penthouse magazine (right)
Avenatti has helped keep Stormy in the news while also promoting his own brand
On Tuesday the duo released a sketch of a man who allegedly threatened Stormy in 2011 to not discuss Trump. The drawing got the president to acknowledge the scandal for the first time the following day.
A sketch years later about a nonexistent man. A total con job, playing the Fake News Media for Fools,’ he tweeted on Wednesday.
Talent agencies can help Avenatti secure profitable projects such as book deals and speaking tours
Avenatti has worked on cases related to Paris Hilton, Jim Carrey, and even Trump’s former reality show The Apprentice, according to his biography.
Avenatti poses with Stormy and Anderson Cooper, who interviewed her for 60 Minutes
On Tuesday the duo released a sketch of a man who allegedly threatened Stormy in 2011 to not discuss Trump, which got the president to acknowledge the scandal for the first time