If Olivia Nuzzi had a penny for every time she was rumored to have had an affair with a questionable public figure, she would have two pennies. Although that isn't a lot, it's still weird that it's happened twice. Shortly before Olivia Nuzzi became known as the woman at the center of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s affair scandal, she had a reported dalliance with Mark Sanford. The former South Carolina congressman was such a controversial politician that he even inspired a character on "Parks and Recreation," the beloved TV show that Chris Pratt thought would be cancelled after just one episode. Speaking on "Pablo Torre Finds Out," in November 2025, the popular sitcom's creator, Mike Schur, confirmed that Sanford had indeed served as the muse for the character of Councilman Bill Dexhart.
Olivia Nuzzi's Reported Affair Partner Before RFK Jr. Inspired A Wild TV Character
The List3 hrs ago
94


Cover Media
Raw Story
RadarOnline
OK Magazine
The Babylon Bee
CBS News
5 On Your Side Sports