11 Fascinating Celebrity Memoirs You Should Read
There’s something irresistibly fascinating about peeking behind the curtain of fame. Celebrity memoirs offer more than glitz and glamour — they reveal the messy, vulnerable, and deeply human stories behind the spotlight. From raw confessions to laugh-out-loud anecdotes and surprising wisdom, these books give us a front-row seat to lives lived in the public eye, often with a depth we don’t expect. Whether you're a pop culture aficionado or just love a good life story, these 11 celebrity memoirs are well worth a spot on your reading list.
Britney Spears: The Woman in Me
Listen, if Britney has no fans, I am dead. I have been a fan of this woman since she burst on our screens bringing pigtails and polyester skirts back! Spending more than a decade under a conservatorship, it’s about damn time Britney’s voice is heard and we all listen!
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking
OK, I’ll admit it, just between us two, I’ve never been a Star Wars girlie so I came to Carrie Fisher later than most but I am a firm fan after reading her very personal, honest account of her life I can’t help but admire her more. She doesn’t shy away from her mistakes and lessons learned. She lived an incredible life and her story needs to be read.
Demi Moore: Inside Out
Demi Moore ripped my heart inside out. What a multifaceted woman with an incredible story. Deeply moving and highly recommend listening to the audio book as it’s narrated by Demi herself and her voice is like butter!
Jennette McCurdy: I’m Glad My Mom Died
I wasn’t too familiar with Jennette McCurdy as Nickelodeon passed me by — I’m a 90s Teletubbies baby, what can I say?! But when I saw this title it went straight in my basket. However, I wasn’t prepared for such a dark account of someone’s life. Jennette was undoubtedly abused by her mother who was such an overbearing presence in her life. She unpacks the many complicated layers of her relationship with her mother and it makes for an incredible tale of perseverance and recovery.
Anna Marie Tendler: Men Have Called Her Crazy
This honest, beautiful memoir follows Anna Marie Tendler’s time in a psychiatric hospital and the years of self-doubt, pressure, and pain that led her there. She writes about mental health, misogyny, and finding her voice again with striking clarity. It’s raw, reflective, and quietly hopeful. A powerful reminder that healing is possible, even after everything.
Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
Trevor, Trevor, Trevor, what a man! A sharp, funny, and deeply moving look at growing up mixed-race in apartheid South Africa. With vivid storytelling and biting wit, he reflects on identity, injustice, and resilience, all anchored by the fierce love of his fearless mother. A must-read that balances heartbreak and humour effortlessly.
Julia Fox: Down the Drain
I’ve been a long-time fan of Julia and it’s been incredible to see her star rise to mega stardom. However, her journey there hasn’t been easy and she’s not shying away from it. With her biting wit and intelligence, this truly is a trip.
Paris Hilton: The Memoir
Not such a simple life after all. Paris has previously been chalked up as nothing more than a bimbo heiress (not by us) but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Sinéad O’Connor: Rememberings
Justice for Sinéad. An incredible woman who lived a phenomenal life. The world wasn’t kind to her and she was lightyears ahead of her time. She suffered traumas no one should and carried the weight of those throughout her much too short life. Hearing her story in her own words is a profound experience, especially when listening to the audiobook, which she narrates herself. It’s a deeply moving account of her life that everyone should listen to and learn from.
Katherine Ryan: The Audacity
No longer just TV’s Katherine Ryan, the Canadian powerhouse that is Katherine Ryan has laid the blueprint of how to navigate this world one audacious phase at a time. Delving into her life we see the emerging talent from an early age. Honing her biting wit at the infamous Hooters to coming across the pond and making her was up the comedy circuit. She’s fiercely feminist, this big sister you’d hope to have and hilarious. I came away empowered; may we all have the audacity!
Elliot Page: Pageboy: A Memoir
An incredibly powerful memoir charting the life of someone who finally found themself and blazed a trail in their wake. A deeply important account that made me love Elliot even more! Must read.
