Heather Clem aka Heather Cole — thot at center of Hulk Hogan Sextape Scandal appears publicly weeks after wrestling star’s demise

Woman at center of Hulk Hogan sex tape scandal appears publicly weeks after wrestling star’s demise

Heather Clem, now known as Heather Cole, was recently seen in Tampa, Florida, following Hulk Hogan’s death. She was involved in a s*x tape scandal with Hogan, filmed without his knowledge, which led to lawsuits and public fallout. The incident also resurfaced racist remarks made by Hogan, impacting his career and public image.

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The woman involved in Hulk Hogan’s notorious s*x tape scandal has been seen in public for the first time since the wrestling legend’s death last month. Heather Clem, now known as Heather Cole, was spotted in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, dressed in a sports bra and yoga pants during a quick stop at a convenience store. Her reappearance comes 19 days after Hogan’s passing from a heart attack at the age of 71.

Heather Clem was spotted in public weeks after Hulk Hogan’s passing

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Heather Clem was at the center of one of the most explosive controversies in professional wrestling history. In 2012, Gawker published excerpts from a sex tape showing her and Hogan, filmed years earlier without the wrestler’s knowledge. At the time, Clem was married to Todd “Bubba the Love Sponge” Clem, a longtime friend of Hogan, and the footage revealed an arrangement between the couple that allowed her to sleep with other men if it was recorded (per TMZ).

Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Partner Heather Clem Seen for First Time Since His Death https://t.co/oEgfRND8v5 pic.twitter.com/GXvciosQo8

— TMZ (@TMZ) August 12, 2025

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The tape’s leak triggered a chain of lawsuits. Hogan sued both Bubba and Heather for invasion of privacy, eventually settling with Bubba for $5,000 and an on-air apology. The friendship between Hogan and Bubba, once close, never recovered. Heather and Bubba divorced in 2011, years before the scandal became public.The fallout extended far beyond personal relationships. The leaked footage, paired with audio of Hogan making racist remarks, led WWE to cut ties with him in 2015.

Although Hogan later returned to the company, his public image was forever altered.

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Bubba the Love Sponge has since expressed remorse over the scandal, telling TMZ he regretted not apologizing to Hogan before his death. Brooke Hogan, the wrestler’s daughter, later appeared on Bubba’s radio show and clarified that her father knew Bubba was not the person who leaked the tape.Heather Clem has kept a relatively low profile in recent years. Now 51, she works in the Tampa area as a certified personal trainer specializing in CrossFit and USA Weightlifting. Her Instagram account is private, and many older social media posts have been deleted, though reportedly, some Hogan-related content remains.

Seeing her out in public so soon after Hogan’s death has stirred up memories of the controversial saga. For many, it’s still one of the most talked-about chapters in Hulk Hogan’s story.