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Bestselling celebrity tell-all books
Because the behind-the-scenes drama is more shocking than what’s on screen.
Published on March 29, 2024
The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir
RuPaul“Your vulnerability is where your real power is,” says RuPaul to Vogue when discussing his purpose and process behind this moving memoir. Get to know the Queen of Drag as he was: Young, queer, and Black while navigating family strife in San Diego, coming-of-age in Atlanta, and spending early adulthood in New York City. This story peels back the layers on a cultural icon to celebrate found family and self acceptance.
Paris: The Memoir
Paris HiltonJust like the glamorous cover of her eagerly awaited memoir, Hilton’s exterior persona has long belied a shocking and traumatic background. Expounding on her 2020 YouTube documentary, Hilton, in harrowing detail, describes a chaotic childhood and the abuse she suffered at a boarding school for troubled teens. Whatever you think you know about Paris Hilton, her memoir proves that there’s so much more to the iconic It Girl than meets the eye.
The Woman in Me
Britney SpearsA memoir by pop sensation Spears would be a must-read under any circumstances, but one published soon after the highly publicized battle to end her conservatorship is all the more compelling. Finally — after 13 years under her father’s control and a lifetime in the public eye — the singer speaks her truth about music, family, heartbreak, and reclaiming her independence. Actress Michelle Williams (“The Fabelmans”) narrates this testament to strength and resilience.
Pageboy: A Memoir
Elliot PageIn one of the most anticipated celebrity memoirs of 2023, Page reveals the complex process of shaking off outside expectations and embracing one’s true self. The Oscar-nominated actor (“Juno,” “The Umbrella Academy”) came out as transgender in 2020, but his memoir begins much earlier, allowing readers to follow along with Page’s vulnerable and powerful journey.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdyMcCurdy, an actress best known for playing Sam on the Nickelodeon sitcom “iCarly,” pens an honest account of child stardom under the control of an abusive mother. Darkly funny, this coming-of-age story offers hope for those struggling to overcome trauma. “I'm Glad My Mom Died” is making waves on Everand and beyond — an impressive feat for someone who became a first-time author at just 30 years old.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
Matthew PerryPerry is best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom and cultural phenomenon “Friends.” Like Bing, who hid his insecurities behind self-deprecating humor, Perry silently battled plenty of demons before, during, and after the show’s heyday. Most notably, his memoir explores his struggles with substance abuse and depression, while seamlessly weaving plenty of humor throughout. “So much has been written about me in the past,” Perry writes on Twitter. “I thought it was time people heard from me.”
Good Girls Don't
Mara WilsonGood girls don’t talk back. Good girls don’t disobey their parents. Good girls don’t disappoint their fans. Writer and former child actor Wilson (“Matilda,” “Mrs. Doubtfire”) opens up about her struggle with the pressure to please other people while growing up in the spotlight on set and dealing with the turmoil of her mother’s death. This memoir is candid, humble, and above all, painfully relatable.
Finding Me: A Memoir
Viola Davis“It’s an eenie, meenie, miny, mo game of luck, relationships, chance, how long you’ve been out there, and sometimes talent,” says Davis when pressed to describe her professional triumphs. While the EGOT winner remains modest, her emotional memoir, narrated by the author and actress herself, chronicles her journey from growing up in a rat-infested apartment to attending Julliard and beyond — truly an uplifting story of hard work and dedication.
Love, Pamela: A Memoir of Prose, Poetry, and Truth
Pamela AndersonGet to know the real Anderson as you’ve never seen her before. She may be best known for her role in “Baywatch” and modeling for Playboy, but Anderson is far from the overly sexualized caricature the media and pop culture paint her to be. Devoted mother, lover of literature, passionate activist, and creator — these aspects and more are revealed in this vulnerable, heartfelt memoir.
Making a Scene
Constance WuIn a memoir-in-essays, “Crazy Rich Asians” actress Wu reflects on her journey from a girlhood of “fitting in” in Richmond, Virginia to making plenty of scenes (on and off screen) in Hollywood. In straightforward and sometimes self-deprecating prose, Wu addresses Asian American stereotypes, on-set sexual harassment, and how acting enabled her to find her voice and sense of self.
Down the Drain
Julia FoxWhether you love her or are completely mystified by her, there’s one thing readers can agree on: Fox is one of a kind. The “Uncut Gems” actress holds nothing back in a dishy memoir that’s as fun and chaotic as her social media presence. Despite a childhood riddled with negligence and a lifelong battle with addiction, Fox’s ability to find beauty in the muck has helped her create a fascinating (if slightly unhinged) lifestyle that has, according to New York Magazine, cemented her status as “one of the all-time pop culture greats.”
Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family
Omid ScobieScobie and Durand dive deep into the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, including their courtship and marriage, legal battles with the press, and — the topic of greatest interest — their decision to break away from the royal family. Though written by royal reporters, “Finding Freedom” offers no shock value. Instead, it’s a relatively straightforward look at Harry and Meghan’s side of a highly publicized story.
Tell Me Everything: A Memoir
Minka KellyKelly puts her incredible strength and resilience on full display as she goes beyond her career as an actress and reveals the details of a childhood tainted by addiction, trauma, and neglect. The “Friday Night Lights” star’s memoir serves as a reminder that no matter how a person’s life looks from the outside, you never know what they might be dealing with.
Wishful Drinking
Carrie FisherFisher grew up Hollywood royalty (her parents are stars Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher) and shot to fame early in life as America’s most beloved princess. But growing up in a dysfunctional celebrity family was far from a fairy tale. Witty, self-deprecating, and above all hilarious, Fisher’s memoir will make readers fall in love all over again with the woman who gave us Princess Leia.
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
Elton JohnJohn’s “Me” takes you through the extreme highs and deep lows of his upbringing and career. How can you not be entertained by the firsthand retelling of the life of one of music’s biggest divas? Yes, he really did call his office once to ask if they could do something about the wind. But that’s just the tip of the anecdotal iceberg. Narrated by the Rocket Man himself and Taron Egerton, who portrayed John in the 2019 biopic.
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
Jonathan Van NessGet a behind-the-scenes tour of Van Ness’s life before he stole the show on “Queer Eye.” He’s always been “Over the Top,” but his life hasn’t always been gorgeous because of it: While growing up gay in the Midwest, he endured ridicule and abuse. Now, of course, he’s an icon for fashion and compassion, especially toward yourself. Revel in JVN’s story and advice.
Dying of Politeness: A Memoir
Geena DavisFunny and heartwarming, Davis recounts her humble New England upbringing and time as a ‘90s film star. Appearing in lead roles on “Beetlejuice,” “A League of Their Own,” and “Thelma & Louise,” Davis has plenty to say about her career, Hollywood, and on-screen female representation. Her memoir made waves upon release due to allegations of harassment at the hands of Bill Murray.
Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of "The View"
Ramin SetoodehThe View has been shocking and delighting fans for over 25 years thanks to its rotating panel of outspoken and fiery hosts, Rosie O’Donnell, Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, and Whoopi Goldberg among them. Setoodeh reveals backstage betrayals, backbiting, and relationships that ultimately helped shape one of America’s most talked about morning TV shows.
Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man
Mary L. TrumpThis is the much-anticipated political tell-all that some members of the Trump family didn’t want published. Mary Trump, President Donald Trump’s niece and a trained psychotherapist, attempts to explain what makes the 45th president tick. Having spent much of her young life in the house where Donald and his siblings grew up, Mary bore witness to the countless family traumas and strife that shaped the complicated man she calls the “world’s most dangerous.”
The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band
Tommy LeeThis tell-all from one of the most successful and wildest bands of all time, Mötley Crüe, inspired a 2019 Netflix adaptation starring Machine Gun Kelly, Pete Davidson (SNL), and Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”). Anyone who’s ever heard a Mötley Crüe song (which is to say, everyone) knows they loved the fast and loose life, but you’ll still reel from the twists and turns and blazing crashes here.
High On Arrival
Mackenzie PhillipsAs the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas singer John Phillips, Mackenzie is all too familiar with a life of stardom, even before she became an actress. Her high-flying life took a dark turn when she got mixed up with hard drugs at a young age — which might be the least shocking thing in this memoir.
Coreyography: A Memoir
Corey FeldmanOn the outside, Feldman was living every child actor’s dream. He became a phenomenon during the ’80s for his roles in “Stand By Me,” “Gremlins,” and “The Goonies,” working with other rising stars like Kiefer Sutherland, Josh Brolin, and Sean Astin. However, his career cost him his childhood innocence as Feldman has since publicly accused several men in the entertainment industry of physical and sexual abuse. The actor also became one of Michael Jackson’s harshest critics and staunchest defenders in the wake of the singer’s controversies.
Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words
Andrew MortonEven decades after her death, the beloved Princess of Wales and her troubled life continue to captivate and touch so many people. Diana didn’t lead the typical happy life of a princess as she dealt with depression and bulimia on top of her marital struggles.
Making It So: A Memoir
Patrick StewartMost of us know the iconic Stewart from his roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises. A lucky few have seen him on stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stewart’s moving memoir spans his career from its humble beginnings to the legendary status we’re familiar with today. As his dear friend and longtime co-star Sir Ian McKellen says, “He writes as well as he acts, with insight, truth, and passion.”