Zoë Kestan: Life, Love and the Scandal with Hunter Biden

Zoë Kestan Met Hunter Biden in 2017 A chance encounter at a strip club changed her life forever.

Downtown Star Turned Tabloid Figure Zoë, a NYC "it" girl, became a national headline due to her romance with Hunter.

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From Creative Dreams to Struggles Her "WeedSlut" fashion brand faded as her identity intertwined with Biden’s fame.

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Life with Hunter Biden Was Chaotic Their relationship spanned drug use, luxury hotels, and emotional highs and lows.

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Laptop Scandal Brought Zoë Unwanted Attention Explicit images and personal details leaked, dragging her into political drama.

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Court Testimony Revealed Their Intense Year Zoë described Hunter’s addiction and erratic behavior under oath.

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Struggles to Move On From the Past Job rejections and public scrutiny linger due to her connection to Hunter.

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Zoë’s Creative Comeback She’s launched a home décor line and works as a design director.

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Artistic Reflection of Her Journey A friend’s painting depicts Zoë with "old-world grace," showing her resilience.

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Zoë Wants to Redefine Herself “It was just one year, but it shaped my life for too long,” Zoë says of her past.

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