Vili Fualaau Expresses Offense Over 'May December' Film Portrayal
Vili Fualaau, whose relationship with Mary Kay Letourneau was the inspiration for the Netflix film "May December," has criticized the movie for not consulting him and for its portrayal of his life story. The film, which stars Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, draws clear parallels to Fualaau's controversial relationship with Letourneau, who was his teacher and later his wife. Fualaau expressed disappointment in the film's approach and his lack of involvement, suggesting that a more collaborative effort could have resulted in a "masterpiece" that truly captured the complexity of his experiences. Despite the filmmakers' attempts to distance the movie from the Letourneau case, the influence of the real-life events is evident.