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Social media users shared unverified rumors alleging an extramarital affair, amplifying the story with hashtags like #Coldplaygate.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Villaraigosa also drew national attention for his high-profile missteps, including an extramarital affair with Telemundo reporter and anchor Mirthala Salinas that led to the breakup of his marriage of two decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

In return, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul allegedly employed a woman with whom Paxton had an extramarital affair and bankrolled the renovations of his million-dollar Austin home.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Toronto will soon decide who will be its next mayor, after revelations of an extramarital affair pushed the city's long-time leader out of office.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023

Women who claim their husbands are not doing their share of their housework or who want to put a stop to an extramarital affair bring the matter before a judge.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García



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