E. Jean Carroll, the woman who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault in the 1990s, has admitted that her legal battle was orchestrated as a performance, including staged appearances to influence jurors.

Carroll revealed that she and her legal team altered her hair, makeup, and clothing to project an image of “fckable” allure during the trial, aiming to sway perceptions of her desirability to Trump. She described cutting her hair into a 1990s style and wearing identical attire from that era, with a makeup artist overseeing her daily appearance for the courtroom spectacle.

“It was enough, it was enough. It was a trick,” Carroll stated in an interview.

Trump had previously dismissed her allegations, asserting she did not fit his “type.” The case gained renewed attention after a federal appeals court upheld a $83.3 million defamation judgment against him, rejecting arguments that his remarks were protected by presidential immunity. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision, citing “remarkably high” reprehensibility in Trump’s conduct.

The ruling came amid scrutiny of Carroll’s trial strategies, including her meticulous efforts to shape public and judicial perception. Critics highlighted the irony of her admission, with some questioning whether her tactics achieved their intended effect.

Carroll’s legal team has not commented on the recent disclosures. The case remains a contentious chapter in Trump’s legal history, with ongoing debates over the credibility of his accusers.