Bombshell book reveals ex-Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s wild Europe trip took a steamy turn with $13K lingerie buy and shocking private jet invite

A bombshell new book reveals former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's extravagant lifestyle and behind-the-scenes controversies at the tech giant.

The shocking allegations were made in a book titled "Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism," written by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former employee of Facebook, about her six years of employment there.

Sarah Wynn-Williams wrote the memoir, which details wild luxury spending, eyebrow-raising personal interactions, and secretive company dealings that could shake up Silicon Valley, as per a report.

What did the book reveal about Sheryl Sandberg?

According to the memoir, Facebook's leadership, including Mark Zuckerberg, prioritized power over ethics, with allegations of workplace misconduct. Meta denies the claims, calling them misleading.

According to a shocking new memoir, former Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg spent $13,000 on lingerie for herself and a young female assistant while travelling through Europe. On the way home, she told the woman to "come to bed" on a private jet, as quoted in a report by The NY Post.

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In the explosive tell-all, Wynn-Williams claimed that Sandberg and her then-26-year-old assistant alternated between stroking each other's hair during a lengthy drive across Europe.

The book review claims that during a private jet flight home, Sandberg, dressed in pajamas, became visibly agitated when Wynn-Williams refused to join her in "the only bed on the plane." Before the company changed its name to Meta, Williams departed in 2017.

What is Meta saying about these claims?

A Meta representative asserted that “this is a combination of false accusations about our executives and outdated, previously reported claims about the company."

"An investigation at the time found that Sarah Wynn-Williams made false and baseless claims of harassment, and she was fired eight years ago for poor performance and toxic behaviour."

"Since then, she has been compensated by anti-Facebook activists, and this is just an extension of that work," the spokesperson continued.

According to the Meta spokesperson, "Whistleblower status protects communications to the government, not disgruntled activists trying to sell books," as per a report by The NY Post.

How does Mark Zuckerberg fit into the controversy?

Sarah Wynn-Williams also discussed Facebook's covert efforts to reenter the Chinese market through a project named "Aldrin," which included proposals for data sharing, censorship tools, and partnerships. Wynn-Williams claims that Zuckerberg sought to gain favour with the Chinese Communist Party.

In 2018, Zuckerberg stated that "no decisions have been made around the conditions under which any possible future service might be offered in China" in response to a congressional question, as per the report.

FAQs

What are the most significant revelations about Sheryl Sandberg in the book?
According to the book, Sandberg spent $13,000 on lingerie for herself and an assistant, and she extended an awkward private jet invitation. It also describes unusual personal encounters on a European trip.

How did Facebook respond to the allegations?
Meta dismissed the book's allegations as outdated and false. The company also stated that Wynn-Williams was fired due to poor performance and has since collaborated with anti-Facebook activists.