14 celebrity autobiography books you won't want to put down
While we love a novel, there's nothing quite like getting stuck into a candid celebrity memoir that reveals the real person behind the persona. From tragic childhood stories to turbulent relationships and their journeys to success, they're sometimes funny, often relatable, and almost always inspire us in some way.
Whether you're interested in the lives of royals like Prince Harry, US celebrities like Britney Spears and Matthew Perry, or British TV stars like Holly Willoughby, we've found something for everyone.
How we chose the best celebrity autobiographies
- Bestsellers: All of the celebrity memoirs in this edit have been bestsellers on Amazon and many are Amazon Editor's Picks.
- Trending: We've included all of the most talked about celebrity autobiographies right now.
- Reading & listening options: Each book is available in a range of forms, from paperback to Kindle and Audible.
The best celebrity autobiographies to read now
Scroll on for 14 of the best celebrity memoirs that deserve a place on your bookshelf.
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Thicker than Water: A Memoir
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Kerry Washington's Thicker than Water recounts her upbringing and career as an actress and activist. "Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on," she said. "I hope that readers will receive it with open hearts and I pray that it offers new insights and perspectives, and invites people into deeper compassion — for themselves and others."
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A Pocketful of Happiness: A Memoir
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Richard E. Grant arrived in London from Swaziland in to pursue his dreams as an actor. Along the way, he fell in love with the renowned dialect coach, Joan Washington. For forty years, the two embarked on life together–highs and lows of Hollywood, parenting, and all. When Washington passed away in , she left him with a challenge: find a "pocketful of happiness in every day.” Written like diary entries, this memoir is written in honor of that challenge. Grant shares the details of his life's experiences from the pain of losing his beloved wife, to their memories spent to
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Just as the career of each celebrity is unique, so too is the path they took to stardom. Some were born into fame, while others were born into a small town in the middle of nowhere. But they all became household names.
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1. Life Will Be the Death of Me by Chelsea Handler
Comedian Chelsea Handler shares her journey toward a more meaningful life in this simultaneously poignant and hilarious memoir. You’ll walk away feeling inspired to reflect on your own opportunities for growth.
2. I, Tina by Tina Turner
Being a global music icon doesn’t mean your life is always glamorous. In her autobiography, Turner recounts her tumultuous relationship with Ike Turner as she ascended to stardom. Read it when you need to feel resilient.
3. My Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin
Has anyone had a bigger impact on the world of movies than Charlie Chaplin? Read this book to get a glimpse into the golden age of Hollywood and to learn more
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Elliot Page’s memoir takes every societal narrative about the actor, built over a storied career, and flips them entirely. Filled with poignant reflections on identity, sex, fame, and family, Pageboy was an instant New York Times no. 1 bestseller—and for good reason.
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While not technically out yet, there’s no doubt that The Woman in Me is going to fundamentally alter the narrative on Britney Spears’s tumultuous career. After decades of everyone but herself controlling her life and legacy, one of our generation’s greatest performers is going to speak, for the very first time since her almost year conservatorship ended, entirely in her own words. I might have to sleep outside the bookstore before its release—waiting for a package in the mail just won’t cut it for this memoir.
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Love, Pamela: A Memoir of Prose, Poetry, and Truth
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Like Britney’s, Pamela Anderson’s life story has been recounted (incorrectly) by everyone but the famed actor and former Playboy Playmate herself. In the engrossing Love, Pamela, she track
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