The popularity of Rachel Uchitel was only marginal, that is till she was linked with Tiger Woods, with a newspaper alleging that they had once been involved in a torrid affair. Although Rachel had fiercely denied the claims, it did not stop her from becoming an overnight celebrity.

It is then safe to say that Ms. Uchitel's story is like that of Cinderella, who turned into a princess within a mere minutes of being associated with the prince; although, there is no Prince Charming here, and many, many ugly step-sisters.

Irrespective of whether the affair is true or not, Rachel is now a definite star. She is rich, famous and is now the proud new show-business correspondent on Extra. The alleged affair has managed to pay off pretty well!