![]() ![]() She operated successfully until 1971 when she became embroiled in a massive police corruption scandal- The Knapp Commission. She was forced to testify or face deportation. It quickly became the most exclusive brothel in New York City, and Xaviera was the most famous madame. ($6,000 per night is the equivalent today, adjusting for inflation.)Ĭapitalizing on her lucrative business, she opened Xaviera’s Happy House in a Manhattan high rise at 73 rd St. Popular with a wealthy and influential clientele, she earned $1,000 per night. After a bit of introspection, she began moonlighting as a call girl. During this time, she found that men were happy to shower her with gifts in return for “favors,” in part, due to her highly sensual nature. to work as the Dutch ambassador’s secretary in the 1960’s. Her stories are filled with an irreverent sense of wit and humor. ![]() She has lived an incredibly full life, with a lot of ups and a few downs. She was born in Indonesia, of German and Dutch parents and speaks 6 languages. Xaviera Hollander is a truly fascinating woman. ![]()
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