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Holmes' Husband Weighs In on Seyfried's Portrayal
15 Nov
Summary
- Evans is glad Seyfried portrayed Holmes, noting a difference between actress and reality.
- Seyfried felt career risks reprising the role for the documentary.
- Holmes' prison sentence began in May 2023, with a halfway house move in August 2027.
Billy Evans, husband of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has broken his silence regarding Amanda Seyfried's depiction of Holmes in the recent A24 documentary, 'You Can See Everything.' This marks Seyfried's second time portraying Holmes, having previously earned an Emmy for the role in Hulu's 'The Dropout.'
In his first interview since the documentary's release, Evans shared his thoughts with CBS News. He stated he was pleased Seyfried was included, emphasizing the difference between an actress playing a role and the actual individual. When questioned about his opinion of Seyfried's acting, he responded that he was glad director Nathan Fielder was there to assist her.
Evans also addressed Seyfried's own concerns about reprising the role. The actress confessed to experiencing a sense of risk, worrying about damaging her career or becoming entangled in the situation. She noted a 'strange level of trust' with the filmmakers, which motivated her to meet Evans after seeing footage of his interactions.
Seyfried explained her desire to meet Evans stemmed from a feeling of unease about his presence in the footage and his interactions with the filmmakers. She described becoming a 'Billy detective,' seeking answers due to strong negative feelings. Holmes began her prison sentence in May 2023 and is slated for a halfway house move in August 2027.
