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Billy Evans addresses documentary portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes and himself

Billy Evans, the partner of Elizabeth Holmes, said a new documentary about the Theranos founder depicts him as a villain or manipulative but accurately portrays Holmes.

Published November 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM EST

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Billy Evans, the partner of Elizabeth Holmes, said a new documentary about the Theranos founder depicts him as a villain or manipulative but accurately portrays Holmes.

Billy Evans addresses documentary portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes and himself

The Facts

Who
Billy Evans and CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman.
What
An interview with Billy Evans regarding his portrayal in a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes.
When
November 13, 2026
Where
CBS News
Why
Evans wanted to respond to his portrayal in a documentary that has grossed $80 million and captured Holmes accurately.

Billy Evans, the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, addressed his portrayal in the documentary "You Can See Everything" during an interview with CBS News. Evans stated that while he felt the film depicted him as "crazy," a "villain" or "manipulative," he believed it captured Holmes accurately.

The documentary, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes and Evans in the weeks leading up to the start of her prison sentence. Holmes was convicted on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy related to her claims that Theranos technology could perform various medical tests using a single drop of blood. She is currently serving a 10-year sentence in federal prison and maintains her innocence.

During the interview with correspondent Matt Gutman, Evans noted that he did not have control over the final edit of the film. Viewers have highlighted specific scenes in the three-hour documentary, such as one where Evans intervenes while Holmes is whisking eggs and another where he reveals he has power of attorney over Holmes and controls her social media accounts during her incarceration. Evans told CBS News that the decision to speak publicly was motivated by the lesson that "you can't lose your voice."

The documentary has grossed more than $80 million globally. The film’s performance has led to speculation regarding its potential for a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.

The full interview is scheduled to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" following the initial report published on November 13, 2026. No specific court dates or further legal filings were mentioned in the report.

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Questions readers ask

What happened: Billy Evans addresses documentary portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes and himself?

An interview with Billy Evans regarding his portrayal in a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes.

Who is involved?

Billy Evans and CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman.

When did this happen?

November 13, 2026

Where did this happen?

CBS News

Why does this matter?

Evans wanted to respond to his portrayal in a documentary that has grossed $80 million and captured Holmes accurately.