Heidi Fleiss is an American former madam and columnist who gained fame in the 1990s for running an upscale Los Angeles-based prostitution ring that catered to celebrities and wealthy individuals. She was dubbed the “Hollywood Madam,” and her client list included numerous famous names in Hollywood. However, she was eventually convicted of tax evasion and served time in prison. Since her release, she has made a number of media appearances and has written two books.

Heidi Lynne Fleiss was born on December 30, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in a rich family with her father being a pediatrician. She has a privileged upbringing and she attended a prestigious high school. Nevertheless, she dropped out of school and started working odd jobs. She later worked at a fashion boutique and then began her own escort business.

She started her own prostitution ring in 1990 and was making $1 million within the first four months. She was able to attract a number of wealthy and famous clients. One of her clients was actor Charlie Sheen, and she has admitted that he used to pay her for sexual services.

During her trial, she was accused of money laundering and tax evasion and was sentenced to serve time in prison. After she was released from prison, she has focused on her career as a TV personality and writer. She has appeared in a number of reality shows and has also written columns for various magazines. Currently, her net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million.