Biographie
For thirteen years, Jody 'Babydol' Gibson, known exclusively as "Sasha," ran one of the largest and most exclusive escort services worldwide, operating across 16 states in the US and Europe. Nicknamed the Hollywood Super Madam, "Sasha" employed over 300 women, including the notorious Heidi Fleiss, and served more than 1,000 clients globally. In April 2000, Gibson was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to three years at Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, a maximum-security prison housing death row inmates. She was paroled after 22 months and released in 2002. Supporters contend that her trial was influenced by a hidden political agenda since it occurred during an election year; she had no prior arrests, and her family was initially told she would attend a boot camp for first-time offenders.
Raised in the privileged suburbs of Westchester County, New York, Gibson was born into a family immersed in show business. Her mother, Tobe Gibson, was a personal talent manager; her sister, Amy Gibson, is an Emmy-nominated actress; and her aunt, Georgia Gibbs, was a renowned recording artist with million-selling Gold Records and a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. Inspired by her aunt's success, Jody pursued a recording career. After graduating high school, she left Westchester for Los Angeles to chase her pop stardom dreams.
An entrepreneurial spirit, Jody launched what she claimed was a legitimate modeling agency. As business grew, she noticed corporate clients requested sexual favors ("dates") with models, while models sought dates with these clients. Gradually, the agency evolved into an escort service. The launch of her famous "California Dreamin'" website, featuring photos of available models, combined with her involvement with Playboy Playmates through a casting job for Playboy Videos, transformed the agency into a global escort empire. Significant income flowed in, which supporters say allowed Jody to financially support her true passion of becoming a recording artist.
A talented comedienne, she secured a two-year guest role on Up All Night (1989) with Rhonda Shear. Gaining full creative control, she even bought a 'Babydol' billboard on Sunset Boulevard, managing a double life as both 'Sasha' and 'Babydol.' Maintaining strict separation between these identities was crucial and challenging. While 'Babydol' pursued record deals and TV appearances, 'Sasha' operated her empire, evading law enforcement until her arrest in 2000.
Her controversial book, Secrets of a Hollywood Super Madam, details her extraordinary journey, celebrity clientele, daring escapes from law enforcement, harrowing prison experience in California's toughest facility, and, most importantly, her resilience. Ms. Gibson has been a compelling guest on numerous shows including Larry King Live (1985), At Large with Geraldo Rivera (2003), Glenn Beck (2006), Today (1952), The Lineup with Kimberly Guilfoyle (2005), The Big Story with John Gibson (2000), Red Eye with Tom Shillue (2007), The Insider (2004), Extra (1994), Verdict with Dan Abrams (2007), Court TV (1991), Showbiz Tonight (2005), The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (2007), Inside Edition (1988), The Tyra Banks Show (2005), Chelsea Lately (2007), Entertainment Tonight (1981), Access Hollywood (1996), Howard Stern (1994), E! News Live (1996), CNN, FOX News, ABC News, NBC News, Rick Dees, and more, continuing to be a sought-after interviewee.
Though typically covering serious topics as a high-profile news figure, she is appreciated for revealing her quirky, humorous side. Secrets of a Hollywood Super Madam is in development as a feature film (see IMDB.com keyword: Super Madam). Ms. Gibson recently released her second book, Sex on the Internet – Super Madam Volume 2, through her new publishing company, Corona Books, where she serves as editor and publisher.
