The First Scandal
Elin was initially hesitant about stepping into the limelight. As she feared, in 2006, a scandal began to brew as several compromising photos were released that an Irish magazine alleged were of Elin. She refuted that these photos were of her, but this scandal would become a part of her life for years.
The Clarification
Elin decided to fight back in order to clear her name. After getting support from private investigators as well as attorneys, it was found that the photos were of a Playboy model, and not of Elin. The magazine was ordered by court to pay her $200,000 and issue a public apology.