Paula Jones is an American former state employee who gained national attention in the 1990s. She is best known for her sexual harassment lawsuit against former President Bill Clinton, which she filed in 1994. The case became a significant part of the political landscape during Clinton's presidency and contributed to discussions about sexual misconduct in politics. The lawsuit alleged that Clinton had made unwanted sexual advances toward Jones while he was the Governor of Arkansas. The case was eventually dismissed, but it led to a series of events that included the investigation by independent counsel Kenneth Starr and ultimately contributed to Clinton's impeachment in 1998.