Stormy Daniels is the stage name of Stephanie Clifford, an American adult film actress and director. She gained widespread attention in 2018 due to her alleged affair with Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, which she claimed took place in 2006. The controversy surrounding her allegations led to legal battles, including a lawsuit against Trump and his former attorney, Michael Cohen. Daniels has also appeared in various mainstream media outlets and has written a memoir detailing her experiences in the adult film industry and her involvement in the political scandal.