'Bones' star David Boreanaz is joining the Tiger Woods' club of infidelity. (Other members include Jesse James and Tiki Barber.)
Boreanaz admits to PEOPLE that he was unfaithful to his wife of 9 years, Jaime Bergman. "Our marriage has been tainted with my infidelities. I just want to be open and honest. I was irresponsible," he revealed.
The actor is coming forward because his former mistress threatened him. "I was associated with a woman who I was involved with and had a relationship with. She asked for money. I felt as though I was being blackmailed or there was some sort of extortion."
He says now he's focusing on Bergman. "We're working on our marriage. We're working on repairing what has been damaged so badly."
According to TMZ, the woman hired Gloria Allred, who contacted Boreanaz's lawyer, demanding money. Rather than pay up, the actor came clean.
Boreanaz and the unnamed mistress allegedly met two or three times, and he had already paid her thousands of dollars.
Interestingly enough, TMZ says that the woman is not Rachel Uchitel -- also an Allred client -- who David reportedly had an affair with last year. RadarOnline, however, is reporting that the woman involved is indeed Uchitel, who you may know from such past sex scandals as the infamous Tiger Woods fiasco.
Star magazine claims that the former 'Angel' star and Tiger Woods' mistress number one hooked up while Bergman was pregnant with their second child. (The couple have two children -- 8-year-old Jaden and 8-month old Bardot.)
"He was attracted to Rachel and asked her for her number. She gave him her card, and he texted her that night to have a drink with him. She went, and they had a major connection," an insider told Star.
According to the source, Rachel and David had a lot of chemistry. "David would walk in the door, and they'd have sex right away. He told her, 'Every time I have sex with you is like the first time.'"
The supposed last straw for Uchitel, however, was when Boreanaz called her when his wife went into labor. "He was on the phone with Rachel, giving updates. That grossed her out, because she felt that should have been private."
"There is no such thing as 'secret romance' in cheating terms anymore," attorney Vikki Ziegler tells PopEater. "Male celebrities don't only have to worry about their scorned wives leaving them and taking up to half of their net worth -- today the trend is worrying about ex-mistresses requesting money to keep quiet and lots of it. If Tiger, Charlie and Jesse haven't taught Hollywood at large their love lessons who will?" Get More From Ziegler >>>
Boreanaz and Bergman met on Valentine's Day in 2001. In November of that year, they married in a small ceremony. Plans for a bigger wedding in September had been postponed due to the September 11 attacks.
"I never thought I could feel like this," David said at the time.
"Celebrating our love -- that's what our marriage is about," Bergman added. "And starting a family." A few months later, in May of 2002, Jaime gave birth to their first son.
So can Boreanaz repair what's been broken? "Jaime will have to dig deep to salvage this marriage when she finds out about the dirty details of David's sexcapades," says Ziegler, who can't believe Boreanaz's mind would have been wandering while his wife was pregnant. "How low can you go? Narcissism is truly an epidemic in Hollywood. Good luck Jaime, but not sure you should throw a dog a bone."
I've been happily married now for 27-years - while I'm a big flirt the thought of cheating has never crossed my mind. It is unfortunate that you list most men that was. I have a group of friends that have been married for equal or longer that have also never cheated that I'm aware of. Remember that it takes two and the woman with knowledge of the man being married is just as bad - but there are those women who prey on married men also...
It's hard to believe that all the bashers here have never waivered. If we didn't learn from all the phonies that knocked Clinton down, then we learned nothing. Anyone behind a keyboard can appear to be anything they want to be. Who's really buying it?
I'm so disappointed, I've been a fan of his for years. I love how the cheaters word it when they discuss the wrecks they have made of there marriages. "We are working on our marriage, we are working on what has been damaged so badly". They make it sound like someone else is responsible. How about, I'm an idiot, and I've ruined our marriage. I hope that my wife can forgive me."
Typical Hollyweird/star mentality. Cheat on your spouse/partner/significant other, cry foul when you get caught, and then say, " Poor me, poor me " . The only victim is the one who got cheated on, and the public, who has to hear about it countless times. By the way, women cheat at least as much as men. It's just that no one expects them to. After all, a loving wife wouldn't cheat on her man, right? Riiiiiight. Men are pigs, right? Riiiiiiight.
Jeff, I'm sure there are many women who cheat. Some are married and some are not. The tramp with whom my husband cheated happens to be married with a daughter and a son. She didn't think twice about it so she's no better than my husband in this instance. The bottom line is that it is a betrayal of the heart which is infinitely worse that anything else you could do to someone who loves you. I'm not looking for sympathy or to hear that anyone cares. Just thought I'd toss my two cents in here along with everyone elses. There are no excuses, it's not an addiction. It's called narcisism and any one who does it is a selfish tramp/b*stard.
I'm sure Gloria Allred covered her tracks legally, but what's the deal with her being somewhere in the chain of asking for money in exchange for silence? I think they call it "Blackmail," don't they? And isn't it a crime to try to blackmail someone? Even if you're a woman lawyer who approaches a victim and asks for money? (He's a victim of blackmail, not adultry.) Isn't that a crime?
Gloria Allred is screwing guys by representing these blackmailers. But we all appreciate she doesn't have to remove any pieces of clothing to do it!
the Jezebel spirit is a pretty strong spirit... men will sleep with woman whom the world would not consider attractive... how many of you out there are so blind as to not see this is spiritual warfare? Two choices... the world or God... two forces constantly at work... your choice will make your difference for eternity... denying and attacking what I have said does not make it not true... now theres a choice...
Oh for God's sake! Who even cares besides MAYBE the gold digger he's with. Some people just thrive on this kind of gossip we now call news. Get a life then look at your own. I am sure you/those around you are NOT lilly white!
Last time I had sex, it took a woman to take her pants down as well. Men are always labeled the cheater and women always blame the other woman. Who really cares about this sort of bull anyway?
Why is their personal relationship our business? He's an actor. I am so sick of hearing about these people. I don't want to know the details of their sex lives and promiscuities. They are narcissistic and so are the women who prey on them knowing they are married. Why give them the attention they crave for their bad behavior?
I think majority of men cheat, and it is because "they can" not because the woman can't keep him satisfied, etc etc, it is solely the man's choice to do this type of thing and to be sneaky when all he had to do was stay single. It really IS THAT simple but most men are not trustworthy in this dept. (Hater men, back off...if you are not in this category, no need to get upset at ME, get UPSET at al the men out there cheating on your mother, your sister, your daughters...no need to get mad at me for pointing out that this issue is not a rare one, happens all the time.
That Gloria Allred is an interesting excuse for an attorney. Great client list. Total loser of a human being. Should lose her license for aiding a criminal enterprise: extortion.
The world is changing way to fast. There is no more personal responsibility or morals. If you need so many other men or women get a divorce. I with david as with tiger have lost a lot of respect for them.
Even good guys can cheat. Even good guys' friends cheat. Every man has a guy friend that has cheated. I just don't understand how in the world you could feel good about yourself when you are deceiving someone behind their back. I could not have a clear conscience, I am glad that a vow that I could potentially make would be respected.
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'Bones' star David Boreanaz is joining the Tiger Woods' club of infidelity. (Other members include Jesse James and Tiki Barber.)
Interestingly enough, TMZ says that the woman is not Rachel Uchitel -- also an Allred client -- who David reportedly had an affair with last year. 
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99% of men cheat, most just don't get caught. Very disappointed in David. Loved Angel and Bones.
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I've been happily married now for 27-years - while I'm a big flirt the thought of cheating has never crossed my mind. It is unfortunate that you list most men that was. I have a group of friends that have been married for equal or longer that have also never cheated that I'm aware of. Remember that it takes two and the woman with knowledge of the man being married is just as bad - but there are those women who prey on married men also...
if she thought it was gross to get updates on the birth, why did she keep answerng her phone...duh!
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It's hard to believe that all the bashers here have never waivered. If we didn't learn from all the phonies that knocked Clinton down, then we learned nothing. Anyone behind a keyboard can appear to be anything they want to be. Who's really buying it?
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Hey Ladies-this should be a clue for you-this guy is married to the PLAYBOY 45th ANNIVERSARY PLAYMATE-and he still cheated.OMG
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I'm so disappointed, I've been a fan of his for years. I love how the cheaters word it when they discuss the wrecks they have made of there marriages. "We are working on our marriage, we are working on what has been damaged so badly". They make it sound like someone else is responsible. How about, I'm an idiot, and I've ruined our marriage. I hope that my wife can forgive me."
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Hey Kathy, What percentage of women cheat?
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Typical Hollyweird/star mentality. Cheat on your spouse/partner/significant other, cry foul when
you get caught, and then say, " Poor me, poor me " .
The only victim is the one who got cheated on, and
the public, who has to hear about it countless times.
By the way, women cheat at least as much as men. It's
just that no one expects them to. After all, a loving
wife wouldn't cheat on her man, right? Riiiiiight. Men
are pigs, right? Riiiiiiight.
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Jeff, I'm sure there are many women who cheat. Some are married and some are not. The tramp with whom my husband cheated happens to be married with a daughter and a son. She didn't think twice about it so she's no better than my husband in this instance. The bottom line is that it is a betrayal of the heart which is infinitely worse that anything else you could do to someone who loves you. I'm not looking for sympathy or to hear that anyone cares. Just thought I'd toss my two cents in here along with everyone elses. There are no excuses, it's not an addiction. It's called narcisism and any one who does it is a selfish tramp/b*stard.
I'm sure Gloria Allred covered her tracks legally, but what's the deal with her being somewhere in the chain of asking for money in exchange for silence? I think they call it "Blackmail," don't they? And isn't it a crime to try to blackmail someone? Even if you're a woman lawyer who approaches a victim and asks for money? (He's a victim of blackmail, not adultry.) Isn't that a crime?
Gloria Allred is screwing guys by representing these blackmailers. But we all appreciate she doesn't have to remove any pieces of clothing to do it!
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the Jezebel spirit is a pretty strong spirit... men will sleep with woman whom the world would not consider attractive... how many of you out there are so blind as to not see this is spiritual warfare? Two choices... the world or God... two forces constantly at work... your choice will make your difference for eternity... denying and attacking what I have said does not make it not true... now theres a choice...
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OH HERE WE GO AGAIN, CHEATERWOOD'S LIST IS STARTING TO GET BIGGER & BIGGER, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE GUYS, ARE THEY STUPID??
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Oh for God's sake! Who even cares besides MAYBE the gold digger he's with. Some people just thrive on this kind of gossip we now call news. Get a life then look at your own. I am sure you/those around you are NOT lilly white!
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Last time I had sex, it took a woman to take her pants down as well. Men are always labeled the cheater and women always blame the other woman. Who really cares about this sort of bull anyway?
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Why is their personal relationship our business? He's an actor. I am so sick of hearing about these people. I don't want to know the details of their sex lives and promiscuities. They are narcissistic and so are the women who prey on them knowing they are married. Why give them the attention they crave for their bad behavior?
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I think majority of men cheat, and it is because "they can" not because the woman can't keep him satisfied, etc etc, it is solely the man's choice to do this type of thing and to be sneaky when all he had to do was stay single. It really IS THAT simple but most men are not trustworthy in this dept.
(Hater men, back off...if you are not in this category, no need to get upset at ME, get UPSET at al the men out there cheating on your mother, your sister, your daughters...no need to get mad at me for pointing out that this issue is not a rare one, happens all the time.
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That Gloria Allred is an interesting excuse for an attorney. Great client list. Total loser of a human being. Should lose her license for aiding a criminal enterprise: extortion.
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The world is changing way to fast. There is no more personal responsibility or morals. If you need so many other men or women get a divorce. I with david as with tiger have lost a lot of respect for them.
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Even good guys can cheat. Even good guys' friends cheat.
Every man has a guy friend that has cheated.
I just don't understand how in the world you could feel good about yourself when you are deceiving someone behind their back.
I could not have a clear conscience, I am glad that a vow that I could potentially make would be respected.
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When men cheat, they cease being "good guys".