Neither Rumors Nor Gossip, These 12 Documentaries Will Help You Know Celebs Up Close & Personal

People¡¯s fixation with celebs and their private lives is not a new phenomenon. With paparazzi culture exploding, it sometimes gets way more intrusive than it should. To balance it out, some celebs offer an official peek into their lives via documentaries. Many of these share a glimpse into their journey of becoming famous and attaining a certain stature.

If you are looking to get to know your favorite celebs from up, close and personal, then do check out these:

1. Miss Americana - Taylor Swift

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Songstress Taylor Swift gives us a peek into her busy life with this documentary in which she openly talks about her eating disorder battle, her political awakening, and her relationships.

2. This Is Paris - Paris Hilton

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Even the OG influencer can only take so much gossip and stories written about her. In this documentary, the hotel heiress gives the viewers a real and unfiltered look at her complex life which isn¡¯t necessarily happy at all times. It also takes them to her time in Utah where she was abused.

3. Amy - Amy Winehouse

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An iconic singer who died too young, many found Amy Winehouse¡¯s life intriguing. This award-winning documentary gives an intimate look at her career and personal struggles with heartbreak and addiction.

4. Blood Brothers - Malcom X & Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali was the most celebrated boxer in history. There have been many documentaries that give us a unique insight into his life including I Am Ali which includes his personal audiotapes and interviews with his inner circle. Blood Brothers is an upcoming docu that gives an insight into his beautiful friendship with Malcom X. The official synopsis reads:

The extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X: the charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the ex-con-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against the evils of white oppression by speaking truth to power.

5. Gaga: Five Foot Two - Lady Gaga

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Stefani Germanotta aka Mother Monster bares her life in this documentary. From dealing with extreme pain to her jaw-dropping performance at the Super Bowl in 2017, you will see her practice sessions, struggles and a lot more.

6. This Is It - Michael Jackson

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This documentary is a compilation of interviews, recordings, and footage from Jackson's last scheduled tour. He planned to make it his biggest and best tour that he¡¯s ever done but unfortunately he passed away 18 days before the tour began.

7. Dancing With The Devil - Demi Lovato

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Lovato has gone through a lot and this docu series is a testament to it. Taking a look back at her traumas and how she had a near-fatal overdose in 2018, this series also sheds light on her personal and professional journey over the past three years.

8. Homecoming: A Film by Beyonc¨¦ - Beyonce

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Written, directed and produced by pop sensation Beyonc¨¦ herself, this Grammy-winning documentary film gives a glimpse into her life and the creative process behind her performances and songs. The audience will see how she transformed her artistic ideas into reality at her marvelous Coachella performance in 2018.

9. BlackPink:Light Up The Sky - K-pop band

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This documentary is about the South Korean girl band, Blackpink, which took the world by storm. Right from when the band first started in 2016, their training sessions, behind the scenes, interviews to deeply personal and individual bits of the girls, this movie has it all!

10. Chasing Happiness - Jonas Brothers

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After they went missing in action, the Jonas brothers often found themselves in a storm of speculation. They shut all the mouths when they came out with their recent album Happiness Begins in 2019. This documentary shows the entire process that they went through to create music together and make a much-awaited comeback.

11. I Am Heath Ledger - Heath Ledger

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He is still remembered as the Joker from The Dark Knight. Despite his unfortunate death at such a young age due to accidental drug overdose, Ledger still holds a special place in the hearts of his fans. This film was released the same year that he died i.e. 2008. It looks at him through his career, family, and friends.

12. I Am Greta - Greta Thunberg

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The environmental activist of our time gives us insight into her life before she shot to fame through this documentary. It's a beautiful glimpse into the heart and mind of a very brave girl, who made herself heard in front of the entire world.