Celebrities spend so much time playing a character, wearing a mask, following the director’s orders, and abiding by a script. And if they aren’t actors, then they’re subservient to public opinion, constantly trying to fit the mold of what others want them to be.
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Beyond all the glitz and glam, it’s refreshing when celebrities share emotionally vulnerable parts of their real lives. After all, it’s far too easy to get caught up in the superficiality of red carpets, interviews, and the general mania of stardom. So when celebrities open up about the challenges that they’ve faced on their path to success, fans are instantly intrigued. Especially if their soulful stories are written down, immortalised in the pages of a book.
In light of this, Cosmo ME is pleased to present a selection of BookTok celebrity memoirs that are truly worth reading.
Our 10 BookTok recommendations for the stars…
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
I’m Glad My Mom Died is an emotionally candid yet humorous memoir in which Jennette McCurdy grants us behind-the-scenes access to her difficult upbringing and turbulent relationship with her late mother. For the first time ever, readers are introduced to the real Jennette McCurdy in this BookTok memoir, beyond the picture-perfect exterior of her former Nickelodeon persona.
Finding Me by Viola Davis
In Viola Davis’ own words on her Grammy-winning memoir, the author shares, “In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.”
The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown
Interested in flipping through the daily diary entries of Vanity Fair’s former Editor-in-Chief? You’re in luck thanks to this BookTok memoir! Tina Brown’s The Vanity Fair Diaries gives readers an intimate glimpse into the competitive world of fashion journalism and celebrity glamour, straight out of New York and Hollywood.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Becoming by Michelle Obama follows the multifaceted journey of a bright young girl from the South Side of Chicago all the way to the White House. The revelatory New York Times bestseller chronicles the triumphs and disappointments that shaped Michelle Obama into the iconic symbol of female strength that she is today.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Mathew Perry
We know him as the hilarious, laid-back Chandler from the iconic TV series Friends; but behind-the-scenes, Mathew Perry has been hiding a dark and painful secret from his loyal audience. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an honest account of Perry’s lifelong battle with substance abuse, in quest of sobriety and fulfilment.
Spare by Prince Harry
In arguably the most ground-breaking and revelatory celebrity memoirs of our time, Price Harry candidly recounts his personal story of self-discovery, grief, and love in granular details. In this BookTok celebrity memoir, readers are granted access to Price Harry’s life beyond his nobility title, delving straight into his adolescence, the loss of his mother Princess Diana, and his high-profile love story with Meghan Markle.
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey
Outside the quaint walls of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, Inc., Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey have built a solid off-screen friendship that lives on beyond The Office. In this fun BookTok memoir, the pair intimately share their journey on and off the show, including their first carpet and their favourite episodes. Jenna and Angela additionally explore the richness of life post-motherhood in this warm and candid memoir.
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
In Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, Mindy Kaling offers readers a candid and refreshing look into the most human and day-to-day aspects of her life: romance, friendship, fashion, and her successful career. This BookTok celebrity memoir is authored by the quintessential girl-next-door, a girl found within each and every woman.
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime explores Trevor Noah’s rebellious coming-of-age journey, recounting The Daily Show star’s determination to rewrite a story of poverty, violence, and injustice that seemed to be predestined in apartheid South Africa.
Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
In this BookTok memoir, Drew Barrymore thoughtfully looks back at the formative moments that moulded her into the happy and successful woman she is today. Sharing profoundly funny and insightful stories from her past, this wholesome New York Times bestseller is a sentimental portrait depicting the fullness and beauty of Barrymore’s life.
