Behind the razzle dazzle of fame and fortune, celebrities lives are marked by dizzying highs and devastating lows, drug and alcohol abuse, triumph and tragedy, all played out in the spotlight of global fame.
Where to Watch The Story of... • Season 1
6 Episodes
Jackie Kennedy Onassis
E1
Jackie Kennedy OnassisWith never-before-seen letters and brand-new insight we chart both the private pain and incomparable strength of America's most famous First Lady.
Marilyn Monroe
E2
Marilyn MonroeAlthough Marilyn Monroe featured in 30 films in her short life, her lasting star power has secured her place as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age.
Elizabeth Taylor
E3
Elizabeth TaylorTwo-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor was the unofficial Queen of Hollywood, a star from the age of 12 until the day she died.
John Travolta
E4
John TravoltaIn the 1970s, John Travolta was considered Hollywood's Prince of Cool, with breakthrough roles in Saturday Night Fever and Grease that propelled him to worldwide fame.
Clint Eastwood
E5
Clint EastwoodAfter 39 years in the film industry, Clint Eastwood attended the Oscars as a first-time nominee in 1992. Aged 62, he took home awards for Best Director and Best Picture for Unforgiven.
Patrick Swayze
E6
Patrick SwayzePatrick Swayze catapulted to fame in 1987 with Dirty Dancing becoming a sex symbol for his era. Yet behind the movie-star exterior was a man plagued by demons, scarred by regret and driven to the brink of self-destruction.
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