Four Key Insights Into Billy Evans Revealed in Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Documentary
Explore four surprising revelations about Billy Evans from the new documentary You Can See Everything, detailing his life with Elizabeth Holmes.
POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — The new documentary You Can See Everything offers an intimate look at the life of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her fiancé, Billy Evans, in the period surrounding her incarceration. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film arrives in U.S. theaters on October 16, providing a rare glimpse into the couple’s private dynamics.
Holmes, who was convicted in January 2022 on four counts of conspiracy and fraud, is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for deceiving investors regarding her company’s blood-testing technology. While the film centers on her legal downfall, it also brings significant attention to Evans, the heir to the Evans Hotel Group, with whom she shares two children.
One major revelation involves a behind-the-scenes negotiation regarding film profits. Before filming began, Evans requested a share of the documentary’s earnings during a meeting with Fielder, Oppenheim, and A24 executives. Although the studio felt compelled to agree, Evans ultimately declined to take any profit, a fact confirmed by on-screen text at the film’s conclusion.
Fielder later discovered that Evans had intentionally hidden the potential for profit from Holmes. When confronted, Evans admitted he purposely kept her in the dark, despite Holmes previously telling Fielder that she had no economic interest in the project.
The documentary also captures a tense dinner conversation featuring actress Amanda Seyfried, during which Evans expressed support for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Evans further revealed that he carries a firearm at all times for personal protection.
Additionally, the film clarifies the management of Holmes’s social media presence. Evans admitted to posting on her X account without her direct input, citing the trust in their relationship. This activity has sparked speculation regarding a potential presidential pardon, especially after the account shared a video from Donald Trump, while Holmes’s formal clemency petition remains pending with the Justice Department.
Finally, Evans disclosed that he serves as Holmes’s power of attorney. While specific details were not provided, this arrangement grants him authority over her health and financial decisions while she remains at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
