Jerry Seinfeld’s 17-Year-Old Girlfriend Saga Resurfaces After Duke Walkout

Jerry Seinfeld’s problematic relationship with a high schooler (when he was well into his 30’s) has been grossing out a new generation this week, just afterDuke students staged a walk outin protest of his commencement speech.

According to video of the incident that’s making the rounds on X, Seinfeld’s introduction to Duke University’s commencement stage was interrupted by a handful of students who chanted “Free Palestine” and walked out in protest. This comes after campus protestsswept the country, as students demanded that their universities divest from Israel amid the country’s attack on Hamas.

The saga of Jerry Seinfeld’s relationship with a 17-year-old high school student has once again come to the forefront, following a recent incident at Duke University. During his commencement speech at the university, Seinfeld found himself at the center of controversy, not just for his remarks but also for the resurfacing of a past that many find uncomfortable.

In 1993, Seinfeld, then 38, met Shoshanna Lonstein, a high school senior, in a public park. Their friendship quickly evolved into a romantic relationship after Lonstein turned 18. This relationship continued for four years, spanning her college years at George Washington University. While the media coverage of their relationship at the time often portrayed it as a romantic and fun story, it has been subject to criticism and reevaluation in recent years, especially in the context of contemporary discussions about power dynamics and age differences in relationships.

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The Duke University incident brought this saga back into the spotlight, with social media users and some media outlets revisiting the story. This comes in the wake of a broader societal shift in attitudes towards such relationships, with a growing awareness of grooming and power imbalances.

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Seinfeld’s speech at Duke was also met with student protests, which were unrelated to his personal life but added to the overall controversy surrounding his presence on campus. The protests were primarily in response to Seinfeld’s support of Israel amid ongoing tensions in the region.

This series of events highlights the complex and often intertwining nature of personal, social, and political issues.