On November 15, 2009 the identity of internet hype blogger "Belle" from Belle de Jour became known after she identified herself. She said she was forced to, fearing her ex-boyfriend would reveal her identity. http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/16/dr-brooke-magnanti-example-writershttp://belledejour-uk.blogspot.com/
History
"Belle" turned to prostitution in 2003, and kept an online anonymous diary of her endeavours. Her blog became increasingly popular, because of her intimate descriptions, and her hidden identity. Her blog resulted in two books, "The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl '" and "The Further Adventures of a London Call Girl ", and a succesful ITV2 TV series, "Secret Diary of a Call Girl".http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/11455-0/author-Belle-de-Jour.htmhttp://belledejour-uk.blogspot.com/
Dr Brooke Magnanti
This person is the notorious blogger "Belle". Her real name is Dr Brooke Magnanti. In day-to-day work, she is a cancer research scientist, and now also known to be an excellent blogger and writer. Her identity was not known to anyone, including her family. Her mother was "a bit shocked", but proud of what she had achieved. See here
