Biographies of celebrities

These twenty-five are glittering exceptions—real stories that artfully deliver both the hard-won wisdom that comes with being famous and the raw emotions that come with being human. From Cher to Al Pacino, Drew Barrymore to Lisa Marie Presley, the celebrity memoir boom is still going strong. Here are 51 of the best. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
With so many celebrity memoirs to choose from, TIME has put together a list of the best, which includes Elliot Page ’s coming out story, Stanley Tucci ’s food-focused walk down memory lane.