Vienna is a quiet,reclusive,stay-at-home mom.However,last week she became a ________ after she rescued her neighbor's child from drowning in canal and was interviewed on national television as "America's Mom." As long as her notoriety lasts,she will be held to the ________ test.

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Vienna became a "limited public figure" because her involvement in a specific public incident (rescuing her neighbor's child) led to her gaining public attention. The "actual malice" test applies to defamation cases involving public figures, where the plaintiff must prove that the false statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth.

Vienna Is a Quiet,reclusive,stay-At-Home Mom