Top Celebrity Memoirs To Read In 2023
Whether it's fame gained from talents, careers, social media, royalty, or wealth, we always seem to have such a fascination with celebrities. Stay relevant with winning tips and tricks or pop culture here!
These celebrities have opened themselves up to share personal insight, success, and big life events with you. These memoirs allow us to take a peak behind the curtain and see what's really going on in their lives. Not just what news articles, interviews, or their publicist post about them, but true sharing in a personal way.
A lot of people are not certain as to what makes up a memoir vs an autobiography. They have a few distinct difference.
Memoirs vs Autobiographies
1- Autobiographies are more emotional based but a bit heavier reading. Memoirs, on the other hand, usually are lighter reading and factual first person truth on an event or topic.
2- Autobiographies are the entire life on the person/subject. Memoirs are a given amount of time.
3- Lastly, another difference with autobiographies is they are usually chronilogical order. Memoirs can bounce back and forth within time to tell a story.
Celebrity memoir booklist:
Paris: The Memoir
by Paris Hilton
***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***
From the woman who is credited for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, "brand" driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe.
Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir
by Kenny Smith
A revealing, humorous, behind-the-scenes memoir from Kenny "The Jet" Smith--superstar basketball commentator, host of the top-rated show, Inside the NBA, and two-time NBA champion. Smith reveals memorable inside stories of his playing and broadcasting careers, focusing on the star players, coaches, and mentors who inspired him along the way.
Yearbook
by Seth Rogen
New York Times Bestseller
A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist, Neighbors, and The Boys. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - New York Post - Marie Claire - Self - BookRiot
How Do I Un-Remember This?: Unfortunately True Stories
by Danny Pellegrino
Instant New York Times Bestseller
From the host of Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino comes a collection of stories you'll be glad didn't happen to you. Think of the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you. Was it the time your high school cheer squad taunted you in front of the entire town? Was it the time your best friend's mom caught you streaking in all your naked, self-conscious glory? What about the time you accidentally threw a tooth at your dry cleaner or took an urn into Kohl's for some holiday shopping?
Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me
by Aisha Harris
Aisha Harris has made a name for herself as someone you can turn to for a razor-sharp take on whatever show or movie everyone is talking about. Now, she turns her talents inward, mining the benchmarks of her nineties childhood and beyond to analyze the tropes that are shaping all of us, and our ability to shape them right back.
Spare
by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow--and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling--and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last.
The World Deserves My Children
by Natasha Leggero
When Natasha Leggero got pregnant at forty-two after embarking on the grueling IVF process, she was over the moon. But once her feelings of bliss dissipated, she couldn't help but shake the lingering question: Am I doing this right? And then, Should I be doing this if the world is about to end?
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere
by Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is a comedian's comedian (an outsider among outsiders) and has forever fought to find a place to belong. From struggling with an eating disorder as a child of the 1980s, to navigating a career in the arts (and medical debt and psychiatric institutionalization), she has tried just about every method possible to not only be a part of the world, but to want to be a part of it. In Bamford's signature voice, Sure, I'll Join Your Cult, brings us on a quest to participate in something.
Pillow Talk: What's Wrong with My Sewing?
by Craig Conover
As a young boy sitting at a sewing machine in home economics class, Craig Conover had no idea that this hobby would one day change his life for the better. Growing up in Delaware, Conover experienced cruel bullying and suffered from severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. But while law school in Charleston seemed to provide the direction he needed, Conover spent years searching for meaning and passion in life. The chance to become a cast member on Bravo's Southern Charm promised to provide that.
Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again
by Reggie Watts
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life, girls, drugs, and his own identity in America's heartland--and having a blast doing it. Reggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who's seen his multifaceted, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls, MT. These two facts are not unrelated.
Tell Me Everything: A Memoir
by Minka Kelly
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In her highly anticipated memoir Tell Me Everything, Minka Kelly shares a story as powerful as it is page-turning. Fans know her as the spoiled, rich cheerleader Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights or as the affluent, mysterious Samantha on the HBO megahit Euphoria. But as revealed for the first time in these pages, Minka Kelly's life has been anything but easy.
Pageboy: A Memoir
by Elliot Page
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Salon, The Week, Elle, Bustle, and more.
Full of intimate stories, from chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and struggling with familial strife, Pageboy is a love letter to the power of being seen. With this evocative and lyrical debut, Oscar-nominated star Elliot Page captures the universal human experience of searching for ourselves and our place in this complicated world.
Happy People Are Annoying
by Josh Peck
A wonderfully candid memoir from one of the most recognizable faces of a generation, actor, writer, Youtuber, and television superstar, Josh Peck. In his warm and inspiring book, Josh reflects on the many stumbles and silver linings of his life and traces a zigzagging path to redemption. Written with such impressive detail and aching honesty, Happy People are Annoying is full of surprising life lessons for anyone seeking to accept their past and make peace with the complicated face in the mirror.
Off with My Head: The Definitive Basic B*tch Handbook to Surviving Rock Bottom
by Stassi Schroeder
Named one of Us Weekly's Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2023
The year 2020 was going to be the best year of Stassi's life. Besides getting engaged and feeling like she was on top of the world career-wise, she bought her first house and was planning her dream Italian wedding. The future showed so much freaking promise--until it all went to hell.
Love, Pamela: A Memoir of Prose, Poetry, and Truth
by Pamela Anderson
The actress, activist, and once infamous Playboy Playmate reclaims the narrative of her life in a memoir that defies expectation in both content and approach, blending searing prose with snippets of original poetry. In this honest, layered and unforgettable book that alternates between storytelling and her own poetry, Pamela Anderson breaks the mold of the celebrity memoir while taking back the tale that has been crafted about her.
Road Years: A Memoir, Continued . . .
by Rick Mercer
Rick Mercer is back--again!--with the eagerly awaited sequel to his bestselling memoir
At the end of his memoir Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer was poised to make the biggest leap yet in his extraordinary career. Having overcome a serious lack of promise as a schoolboy and risen through the showbiz ranks--as an aspiring actor, star of a surprisingly successful one-man show about the Meech Lake Accord, co-founder of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, creator and star of the dark-comedy sitcom Made in Canada--he was about to tackle his biggest opportunity yet.
Walking in My Joy: In These Streets
by Jenifer Lewis
A new offering from the author of the hugely successful Mother of Black Hollywood. Walking in My Joy is a collection of electric stories by the one and only, super hilarious Jenifer Lewis. Her commentary on what's happening in the world today, told through her outrageous real-life adventures, will have you laughing out loud, while her insightful messages touch your soul.
Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams
by Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
This hilarious and thoughtful memoir from comedy legend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes explores questions of identity, belonging, and her two dreams as a kid: to be an actress and to be a chola. You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved MadTV character Bon Qui Qui, but it's her clean humor and hilarious storytelling that make her one of the most successful stand-up comedians and actresses today.
Quietly Hostile: Essays
by Samantha Irby
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A GLAMOUR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A BEST BOOK from Vogue, Esquire, PopSugar, Glamour, The Skimm, and more
Samantha Irby's career has taken her to new heights. She dodges calls from Hollywood and flop sweats on the red carpet at premieres (well, one premiere). But nothing is ever as it seems online, where she can crop out all the ugly parts.
Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself
by Tinx
The lifestyle creator, advice expert, and host of the It's Me, Tinx podcast shares her hilarious and (sometimes brutally) honest wisdom on how to shift your approach to life, step into your confidence, and enjoy the journey.
Playing with Myself
by Randy Rainbow
Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!
An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life--the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes. Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the Internet with a stylish pair of pink glasses, an inexhaustible knowledge of Broadway musicals, and the most gimlet-eyed view of American politics this side of Mark Twain finally tells all in Playing with Myself, a memoir sure to cause more than a few readers to begin singing one of his greatest hits like "A Spoonful of Clorox" or “Cover Your Freakin' Face.”
Fame-Ish: My Life at the Edge of Stardom
by Mary Lynn Rajskub
Stand-up comedian and Chloe of the television series 24, Mary Lynn Rajskub shares her debut collection of hilarious essays and endearing missteps on the road to becoming FAME-ISH. It's not easy being kindof famous. Fortune. Younger men. Exclusive invites. Being mistaken for different actresses who are slightly prettier and more famous than you. It's all part of the gig, and Mary Lynn Rajskub is a pro. Hilarious and self-deprecating, FAME-ISH is her debut collection of riotously funny essays.
Escape Into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions
by Evan Puschak
As YouTube's The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak plays the polymath, posing questions and providing answers across a wide range of fields--from the power of a split diopter shot in Toy Story 4 to the political dangers of schadenfreude. Now, he brings that same insatiable curiosity and striking wit to this engaging and unputdownable essay collection.
Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up
by Andy Cohen
The Instant New York Times Bestseller!
Andy Cohen has taken on the most important job of his life--father-- and boy (and girl!) does he have a lot to say about it!