Famous Sommelier & Former Adult Actress Shot Twice by Police

For ten years, Rachael Madori has been a staple, NYC, wine and hospitality scene. With a background in fine dining and tourism-with a five-year, award-winning career in adult film-she has broken societal boundaries for women. Madori is also a two-time published author. Her latest book, “Signed, Not Loved: A Collection of Poetry & Short Stories,” is a memoir recollecting her struggle with mental illness. Ms. Madori graduated from the American Sommelier Association, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and The Court of Master Sommeliers. She has been a Michelin Star sommelier, service director, and entrepreneur from California to New York.

Rachael Madori has been volunteering with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Alliance for Mental Illness for ten years. She has worked with veterans who suffer from mental illness, high-risk teenagers, and parents whose children have died by suicide. She speaks publicly, works at events, donates, auction items, and facilitates corporate training programs for mental health awareness.

On January 13, 2025, after a lapse in life-saving prescription medications- Madori suffered from a severe mental illness episode. This ultimately led to Rachael being fired at and shot twice by police. She sustained gunshot wounds to her face and left thigh but miraculously survived. As she awaits admission to a mental health treatment program, her little sister is raising funds to relieve medical, legal, and mental rehabilitation fees.