Hulu's Framing Britney Spears released on February 5, 2021, and opened the flood gates for diehard Britney Spears fans. The documentary showed the depths of the pop star's conservatorship and what life has been like for Spears since the early 2000s when her stardom skyrocketed Now that fans are reminded of Spears' road to stardom, it's ignited a fire to research the inner workings of other celebrities.
Life in the public eye isn't always what it seems, and these 10 documentaries prove that. On the outside, these celebrities have everything a person could dream of: fame, fortune, and unbelievable opportunities. But on the inside, there's a whole other side to their life that the public is blind to. Thanks to these documentaries, the lives of these celebrities are shown in a more humane light.
Fake Famous (Hulu, HBO, HBO Max)
Hulu's Fake Famous takes an interesting look at the life of popular influencers on social media. However, instead of documenting one influencer in particular, they did an experiment and made random people fake famous. From buying fake followers to pretending to be in a tropical destination, the HBO documentary really dove into what it takes to be famous on social media.
Miss Americana (Netflix)
In 2020, Netflix released Taylor Swift's Miss Americana. The documentary followed the pop sensation for years as she wrote songs, went on tour, traveled, and went through personal ups and downs with her family and politics.
It was a fresh look into the everyday life and mind of one of the most popular stars in the world. The documentary is 85 minutes long and gave fans a new perspective on Swift's work ethic and creative process.
Gaga: Five Foot Two (Netflix)
Lady Gaga's Gaga: Five Foot Two released in 2017 but it's still wildly talked about today. The Netflix documentary followed Gaga as she wrote and produced her fifth album, Joanne. Around this time, Lady Gaga was also gearing up to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. Fans got to see what the process was like to perform at one of the year's most-watched TV events. Unlike red carpets and formal interviews, Gaga: Five Foot Two showed a very raw version of the starlet that fans related to.
The Last Dance (ESPN Player, Netflix)
Switching gears from pop stars, The Last Dance was a miniseries that focused on NBA legend Michael Jordan. The ESPN-produced TV documentary is currently on Netflix after releasing on TV in May of 2020. The miniseries has 10 episodes and shows the iconic career of Michael Jordan from the ground up.
The filmmakers interviewed family members, former teammates, and coaches, and even had Jordan himself involved with the project to give his side of the story. It was an eye-opening documentary that showed how Jordan's mind worked in the game of basketball, which is how he became one of the best of all time.
Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry (Apple TV+)
On February 26, 2021, Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry will release on Apple TV+. Eilish is one of the most influential women in music at the moment and she's only 19 years old. The singer became an instant sensation at the young age of 17 and has climbed the music charts since then.
Her mature view of the world and catchy songs have made her a fan-favorite in the world of Gen-Zers. The documentary will show viewers what her home life is like, how she is on tour, and interviews with her family and friends. It's bound to be a success based on Eilish's star power.
Tiger (HBO)
The wonderful thing about HBO's Tiger is that viewers don't need to be golf fans or even be involved in the world of sports. Tiger is much more than golf. The two-part documentary shows Woods' life from his upbringing to the present day. It does a great job of covering how his relationship with his father impacted his life as an adult. The documentary also goes over the Woods' infidelity allegations and arrests.
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (Netflix)
Sam Cooke was a singer, entrepreneur, and activist in the '50s. Cooke is also known as the King of Soul thanks to his songs and smooth voice. Tragically, Cooke died of a gunshot wound at the young age of 33.
Due to the time period, his murder has been questioned for years and has turned into a Netflix documentary called Remastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. No one knows for sure what happened on the night he died because the stories of the women who were around him that fateful night didn't add up. The documentary recounts his final hours and interviews friends, family, and writers who knew him.
RBG (Amazon Prime)
The documentary film RBG followed the incredible life of the late Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The female-forward documentary was awarded for and won multiple awards.
RBG was much more than a political figure; she became an icon in the world of pop culture because of her incredible achievements, signature look, and no-nonsense attitude. The documentary spans several years with RBG and how she got to where she was when the documentary released in 2018.
Homecoming (Netflix)
Netflix's Homecoming was both a documentary and concert of sorts. The doc followed Beyoncé as she prepared for her 2018 performance at Coachella. Having given birth to twins months before, Beyoncé was getting back into shape, eating well, and preparing every single aspect of her performance. For fans who weren't at Coachella, Homecoming was their chance to not only watch parts of the performance but also see how Beyoncé's mind works before concerts.
Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell (Netflix)
On March 1, 2021, Netflix is releasing an in-depth look at the life of the late rapper, Notorious B.I.G. What will make this documentary a standout compared to others is that it's produced by his mother and fellow rapper and friend, Sean "Diddy" Combs. The documentary will cover everything from Biggie's life growing up to interviews with friends and family members. Fans are eager for this deep look into the icon's incredible life and career.