Vili Fualaau Expresses Offense Over 'May December' Film Portrayal
Vili Fualaau expressed his offense at not being consulted for the Netflix drama "May December," which is inspired by his controversial relationship with Mary Kay Letourneau. The film, directed by Todd Haynes, explores a similar relationship dynamic to that of Fualaau and Letourneau, who began their relationship when she was his 34-year-old teacher and he was 12. Fualaau, now 40, criticized the film for being a "ripoff" of his life story and suggested he would have preferred to collaborate on a more accurate portrayal. Letourneau, who had been convicted of child rape and later married Fualaau, passed away in 2020 from cancer, with Fualaau by her side. Fualaau is now a father of three and soon to be a grandfather, and he remains open to the idea of a more truthful cinematic depiction of his life.
