We can’t deny our obsession with celebrities, binge-watching reality, and consuming gossip magazines to unearth the latest scandal or identify the flaws in the supposedly ideal lives of famous people. Books published by or about celebrities may provide all you want to know and more – whether you want to read about your favorite celeb’s remarkable ascent to success or hear the most intimate details of their former relationships.
This collection of celebrity books contains autobiographies and anecdotes of some of our favorite actors, singers, comedians, and other celebrities. Here are some of the greatest celeb books to read right now, ranging from brutally honest autobiographies to exciting tales about working with celebrities.
Viola Davis
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Viola Davis’ book is a thorough reflection of her personal evolution as well as a love letter to herself and the woman she has become. She has won Academy, Emmy, and Tony Awards. It describes her journey to self-love amid a world trying to alter her and the power of finding who we are without the labels society imposes.
Will Smith
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Will Smith’s transforming book, hailed by Oprah Winfrey as the “greatest memoir she’s ever read,” chronicles his route from modest origins to worldwide renown and what happens when exceptional success isn’t the key to happiness. “Will” is a personal narrative of education and reckoning from one of the most prominent performers and musicians of his day, full of wisdom and humorous stories.
Jennette McCurdy
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Former “iCarly” actress Jennette McCurdy describes her childhood of being forced into acting by her mother, her climb to Nickelodeon celebrity, and the toll it’s all had on her physical and mental health in her new and well-recognised novel. This isn’t a celebrity gossip book but rather an exposé of the familial and professional abuse Jennette kept concealed from the public until now.
Matthew McConaughey
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Before writing this book, Matthew McConaughey sat down with his gathered recollections and discovered a central theme of embracing life’s unavoidable adversities and “catching greenlights.” This book is an encouraging and inspired compilation of McConaughey’s most important life lessons and wisdom, told with his trademark charm.
Matthew Perry
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Matthew Perry’s widely anticipated book, “Friends,” describes his journey with addiction and rehabilitation. His emotive reminiscence focuses on his sober journey and how it affected his relationships with his co-stars.
Billy Porter
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Billy Porter was a young, effeminate child harassed, mocked, and mistreated in a culture that refused to embrace him before becoming an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner. Porter narrates his experience of rising and recovering from enormous tragedy to discover his voice and embrace his real self in this inspiring and riveting book.
Tiffany Haddish
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Tiffany Haddish’s humorous book gives an honest but lighthearted look at her ascent from foster care, through scholastic problems, and to comedy fame. Haddish’s book is a real, easy read for any reader seeking a good chuckle, written with the observant humor for which she is recognized.
