Celeb books to curl up with this winter
When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than curling up under the covers with a captivating book – and if you’re an autobiography junky like us, you have try one of our top five celebrity autobiographies.
Eyebags & Dimples by Bonnie Mbuli
Few South Africans won’t recognise this talented and beautiful model-turned actress – yet far fewer would ever guess that she was secretly battling an inner darkness. In her no-holds-barred autobiography, Bonny details her battle with depression, a failed stint in Hollywood and the abuse she suffered as a child at the hands of her mother.
Matriarch by Tina Knowles
Fans of Beyoncé and Solange – Tina Knowles’ talented daughters – will be lining up to read this bold and revealing autobiography. There is certainly more to Tina than her talented daughters: she is a businesswoman, philanthropist and art collector. She pulls back the curtain on an idyllic childhood in 1950s Texas, the youngest of seven, with the sounds of Motown and the lapping beach waves always within earshot. Idyllic, that is, until she begins to catch on to the realities of racism and sexism that were pervasive at that time. An inspiring read by an iconic woman.
Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields
At 59, the iconic actress and model reflects on her journey through midlife, blending personal anecdotes with cultural critique and research. Shields confronts ageism, particularly in Hollywood and media, where women over 40 are often marginalised or expected to preserve eternal youth. She shares experiences like navigating menopause, motherhood and a non–consensual medical procedure, all while celebrating the confidence and agency that come with age.
Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause by Naomi Watts
Perhaps you loved her in David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, or you’ve never heard of her – that’s okay, Naomi Watts has a lot to say anyway! In this candid, humorous guide to navigating menopause, the actress draws from her own experience of early menopause at 36 and blends personal stories with expert advice from doctors and nutritionists. This book tackles stigma, addresses symptoms like night sweats and low libido, and explores hormone replacement therapy, empowering women to embrace ageing with confidence and community.
Endings and Beginnings by Redi Tlhabi
Not a recent one, but this riveting read details one of South Africa’s most beloved broadcast journalists’ harrowing ordeal after her father was violently murdered in 80s Soweto, at a time when violent crime was endemic and apartheid was in full effect. She embarks on a quest to find her father’s killers, with plenty of other life events thrown into the mix. Not only will you discover the hardships Redi faced growing up, but also her steely resolve and path to healing.
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