PREACH IT! Do Tiger Woods' mistresses deserve an apology too? One of them thinks so [poll]
During his speech, Woods apologized to pretty much everyone in the greater northern hemisphere and beyond, including (but not limited to) his wife, his mom, his sponsors, his employees and The Kids. The golfer did not, as might be expected, apologize to his mistresses.
But attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing mistress Joslyn James, says her client deserves her own apology. Allred and James staged a news conference this morning after the golfer's speech.
James chided Woods for leaving James out of his mea culpas. Why? Because he told her he loved her. That's why.
In the conference, James, a.k.a. Veronica Siwik-Daniels, apologized for any pain she caused to Tiger's wife and kids.
She also said, "I would be open to a telephone apology from Tiger, but I really feel that I deserve to look at him in person face to face, in his eyes, because I didn't deserve this.
"I have had to deal with a lot, and too much from him, and because of him .... He knows I was very straight and honest with him, but for a long time he lied to me.
"Tiger pursued me, and over time, and I fell in love with him, and he told me he loved me too."
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Photos: Veronica Siwik-Daniels, top left, a former porn star who claims she had a three-year romantic relationship with golfer Tiger Woods, and her attorney Gloria Allred held a news conference in Los Angeles on Feb. 19, 2010, in reaction to Woods' apology in in Florida. Left, Siwik-Daniels, whose screen name is Joslyn James, answers questions Friday. Credits: Jason Redmond / Associated Press, top; Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images, left.
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She is a porn star!!! Did she ask for apologies from a MANY, MANY others? She knew he was married and that he (the most admired professional golfer at the time) was not going to marry a porn star! She's just trying for her 15 minutes. He does not owe her an apology. Spare me.
Posted by: Cherie | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM
These women cheated with a married man - knowing he's lying to SOMEONE to be with them and they are surprised that he lied to them?! What kind of parents raised these women with absolutely no moral compass but lots of expectation for self-gratification.
Posted by: jendher | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM
These bimbo's have got to be kidding. A pornographic performer thinks she's had her reputation damaged? He made her a STAR! I wouldn't know the dimwit from any other W****........Quite simply, what Woods did, how often and with whom - is the sole business of Mr. & Mrs. TIGER WOODS. How in Good God's name, the MEDIA thinks it rights to a story supercedes Woods right to privacy is another joke. I firmly believe that there exists many people pointing fingers at Woods who have skeletons in their own closets - Letterman ring a bell? Woods being unfaithful to his wife is between them, not me or you or the hotshots on MSNBC, that jerk/punk 'Rome is burning' on espn or anyone else. Thanks. Now, put it to rest already.
Posted by: Paul H. | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Escorts are people too. Unfortunately society casts a dark shadow on them because it is illegal.
Posted by: lslslsl | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Hell no!!! They( mistresses) are the one who is tresspassing into elin's life. God these people even don't have any mind to analyze anything. No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!No!
Posted by: johnd | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Almost forgot...the lawyers (our heroes) are lining up for a big (so they think) payday. Apologies to the lowlifes - WHO KNEW FULL WELL THE MAN WAS MARRIED? I think THEY owe Mrs. Woods a much BIGGER apology for using SEX instead of their BRAINS to get into Woods pocket. But, isn't that what most of the bimbo's involved do for a living, how they lead their lives? The publicity the unknown porn queen got from this is something she'd never be able to afford if she had to pay for it. Thank Tiger for being stupid and selfish, and then slink away you bottom feeders.
Posted by: Paul H. | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Just unbelieveable the chutzpah of some of these ho's. I think Tiger Woods probably paid her handsomely for her "services" and no further payment or apology will be, nor should be, forthcoming. "You must apologize to me for the sordid, illicit behavior you engaged in with me." Puhleeze. You were there, engaging in the same sordid, illicit behaviour, bimbo. Perhaps you owe Tiger Woods an apology for being brainless and caving to his quite obviously insincere romantic overtures.
Posted by: Mom2KidsDog | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:47 AM
No, why do they deserve an apology? They knew he was married and who he was. They should held accountable for what they did too after all it takes two to tango.
They should all have respect for his wife and just go way and let him and his wife deal with what happened. The only apology he owes is to his wife, children and Mom. Those bimbos don't deserve a thing, in fact why don't the bimbos apologize to his wife and family for participating. Nobody ever bothers to bring that up!!! Instead they are too busy making money off what happened. Shame on them.
Posted by: Christine | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Let this be a lesson for ALL WOMEN who willfully pursue a married man. EXPECT NOTHING in return. His allegiance is to his family. I'm sure you think he's in love with you because he said so. Words are cheap in this case and mean very little, and if you think you or your situation is "different", grow a brain and accept the fact that an affair is about sex, not love.
Posted by: sarah | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Surely you jest. She decides to play slut with a married man and she wants an apology for spreading her legs? This is too comical. you can't make this stuff up. She is displaying her two brain cells. Quit the whining. A relationship built on a lie cannot succeed...ever...regardless of feelings. Actually, nobody cares what you feel. only that you do the right thing. Where in any of her behaviors is she doing the right thing? Where has she been wronged? I found it particularly amusing where she said "I did not deserve this". Just what did she think she deserved?
This has certainly made my day a little more amusing..
Posted by: jaypf | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Yes, escorts are people too. But come on. I don't give a crap what her profession is. She KNOWINGLY got involved with a married man. End of story. He was wrong to cheat on his wife. He was that much more wrong to tell her he loved her. She was crazy to believe it. She needs to come to grips with the fact that she was used, get over it, and move on.
Posted by: Thomas | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Golf is not a sport. And before anyone says anything. Compare a real athlete (basketball, baseball, football, soccer..ect) to any "pro" golfer. Who is in better shape? Who actually is an athlete? Who gives a crap about Tiger Woods and why? Who cares if he was cheating on his wife with women or dolphins. This society is screwed.
Posted by: Joe | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM
These poor women have psychological problems. They want so badly to be involved with rich and famous men. They knew what they want and what they were doing. Actually, these women should apologize to his wife and kids. How low can they be but they still want to be recognized (worse than prositutes - that what they are).
Posted by: nid starr | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Tiger doesn't need to speak to these women.
Part of AA does ask people to apologize to those he hurt.
He did that to his family and friends.
The other women are trash and knew what they were doing. It is crazy that they actually think they mattered.
Notice, Elin has never come out and spoken about her pain. She has shown grace & class. These women with their paid attorney's are looking for their 15 minutes of fame.
Posted by: SoCalMom | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:52 AM
These women deserve everything they get! They knew that he was a married man. No way will they get the "poor me" favor from me. Seriously, in what world did they think Tiger would actually leave his wife and kids for any one of them. Come on girls...this is ridiculous. If you were stupid enough to believe it then chalk it up to "live and learn" and move on. The very least you owe his wife for your indisgressions is to let them heal their family. Give me a break! Everytime one of those floosies opens their mouth Elin's confidence in saving her family takes another hit - stupid media junkie bimbos - with Allred at the forefront; could have saw that one coming a mile away.
Posted by: Lydia | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:52 AM
she should get over it, just like she does after every porn taping.
Posted by: ben | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM
ESCORTS???? IsIsIsI - You got the same disease a former Pres, had, what is is. Escorts are PROSTITUTES. How does one damage the name and character of a PROSTITUTE. Haven't they done that for themselves already? "Gimme mney and I'll do whatever you want" And you think this goof has been defamed? You must be a loser too. Crawl back into that hole you came out of.
Posted by: Paul H. | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Pleeeze!!! That press conference had to be Joslyn James best acting ever. The queen of DP and other extreme porn is looking for a payday - period. Shame on the news media for airing that nonsensical press conference.
Posted by: Gimme A Break | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
There is only one solution left: We must cook Tiger, and divide him into individual portions to be consumed, so that, finally he belongs to us in the most intimate sense. His mistresses can share the sausage. They deserve nothing less and rumor has it there's plenty to go around.
Posted by: Dan Lee | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Dolphins? way too funny
Posted by: jaypf | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Not only should Tiger not apologize to the women in the adult consensual affairs, but if they were paid for their services, they should be arrested for prostitution.
Posted by: zmolinari | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
jeezzz... The only victims here are Tiger's wife, his childrens, and his extended family. All others are opportunists.
Posted by: yellowfish | Feb 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
well he isn't a good actor...
Posted by: Kyle | Feb 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I'm so sick of these "ladies" acting like they are innocent to what has happened. They are upset cause they got busted and the others are taking credit to get 15 minutes of fame. The victims are Elin and her two children. Get over the fake crying and find a man who's not married!!!!
Posted by: Teresa | Feb 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM
THESE WOMEN are THE ones that are the only ones that need to apologize and the only people they need to apologize is to Elin, the kids, and his mother for trespassing into Elin's "turf". Alred needs to get a better client than wasting her time with these types of people. An apology from Tiger??? pUlease! Yeah right! He owes them nothing!!! They meddled into a married mans life. Tiger has shown a lot by apologizing in public. This is something very hard to do. It's true, behavior is more than words. And I believe he'll come out of this a better person. Media needs to leave them alone now so they can work on their marriage.
Posted by: Concerned | Feb 19, 2010 at 12:03 PM