Vili Fualaau is a Samoan-American DJ who became famous for his scandalous relationship with his former teacher, Mary Kay Letourneau.

He was only 12 years old when he started having sex with Letourneau, who was 34 and married with four children at the time.

Their affair resulted in two pregnancies and a prison sentence for Letourneau, who was convicted of child rape.

Despite the legal and social obstacles, Fualaau and Letourneau eventually married and raised their two daughters together until they divorced in 2019.

Letourneau died of cancer in 2020, and Fualaau has since welcomed a third daughter from another relationship.

Profile

  • Full name: Vili Iosua Fualaau
  • Nickname: DJ Headline
  • Date of birth: June 26, 1983
  • Age: 41 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Place of birth: Burien, Washington, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: DJ, home garden center worker, aspiring tattoo artist
  • Height: 5 feet 8 inches
  • Parents: Luaiva Fualaau (father) and Soona Vili (mother)
  • Siblings: N/A
  • Spouse: Mary Kay Letourneau (m. 2005, div. 2019)
  • Children: Audrey Lokelani Fualaau, Georgia Fualaau, Sophia Fualaau
  • Relationship status: Single
  • Net worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Vili Fualaau, who is now 41 years old, was born on June 26, 1983, to Luaiva and Soona Fualaau, immigrants from Samoa.

He grew up in Burien, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. He attended Shorewood Elementary School, where he met Mary Kay Letourneau, his second-grade teacher, in 1991.

In 1996, he became her sixth-grade student when their sexual relationship began. Fualaau was a talented artist, and Letourneau encouraged him to develop his skills.

He also befriended Letourneau’s oldest son, Steve, and spent time at her house. Fualaau dropped out of high school after he fathered two children with Letourneau. He later earned his GED and took some college courses.

Personal Life

Vili Fualaau’s personal life has been marked by his controversial relationship with Mary Kay Letourneau, his teacher, and his wife.

They first had sex in June 1996, when he was 12 and she was 34. The police caught them in a van in February 1997, and Letourneau was arrested for child rape.

She gave birth to their first daughter, Audrey, in May 1997. She was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to have no contact with Fualaau for life. However, she violated the order and resumed their affair, resulting in a second pregnancy.

She gave birth to their second daughter, Georgia, in October 1998 while serving a seven-year sentence.

Fualaau’s mother, Soona, took custody of the two girls and sued the school district and the police for failing to protect her son from Letourneau. She received a $3 million settlement in 2002.

Fualaau remained loyal to Letourneau throughout her incarceration and petitioned the court to lift the no-contact order when he turned 18.

The order was revoked in 2004, and Fualaau and Letourneau married in 2005. They lived in Seattle and raised their two daughters, who knew their parents’ history.

They hosted “Hot for Teacher” nights at local clubs and appeared in interviews and documentaries. Fualaau filed for legal separation in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences.

He later withdrew the petition, but they eventually divorced in 2019. They remained friends and co-parents until Letourneau died of colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 58. Fualaau was by her side during her final moments.

In 2022, Fualaau welcomed his third child, a daughter named Sophia, from another relationship. He did not reveal the identity of the mother. In January 2024, he became a grandfather when his eldest daughter, Audrey, gave birth to a son.

Career

Vili Fualaau has pursued various careers over the years. He worked as a DJ under the stage name “DJ Headline” and performed at parties and events.

He also worked at a home garden center and was interested in becoming a tattoo artist. He has a tattoo of Letourneau’s face on his arm.

He has also co-authored a book with Letourneau, titled “Un Seul Crime, L’Amour,” which means “Only One Crime, Love” in French. The book was published in France in 1999 and tells their story from their perspectives.

Fualaau has also produced a movie based on their relationship, titled “May December,” which stars Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and Charles Melton. The movie is set to be released in 2024.

Net Worth

According to some sources, Vili Fualaau’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.

He earns his income from various jobs and ventures and from the settlement he received from the lawsuit against the school district and the police.

Controversy

Vili Fualaau’s life has been surrounded by controversy since childhood. His sexual relationship with his teacher, Mary Kay Letourneau, became a national scandal and a media sensation in the late 1990s.

He was a victim of statutory rape and sexual abuse, but he also claimed to be in love with Letourneau and wanted to be with her.

He faced criticism and ridicule from the public, the press, and his family and community. He also struggled with depression, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts.

He and Letourneau defied the law and the social norms and married each other despite the huge age gap and the circumstances of their relationship.

Their marriage faced many challenges and difficulties, such as financial problems, legal issues, and media scrutiny. They eventually divorced in 2019 but remained close until Letourneau died in 2020.

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