But what makes this shocking, darkly comedic tale even more fascinating is that it’s based on a true story—Gadd’s own, in fact. The Scottish comedian pulled inspiration from a years-long ...

There's a new Netflix series atop the ... fans are even more engrossed when they learn the series is based on a true story of stalking and abuse suffered by Gadd, who is also the series' creator.

The 49-year-old has portrayed a real-life single mother, a lawyer and a high-school dropout - and won her first Academy Award in 2000 for Boys Don't Cry, a story based ... is in my heart, and ...

But the story ... s almost impossible to turn away from him — and the wreckage he causes. But is Tom Ripley based on a real person? Unless Highsmith, who died in 1995, never shared a secret ...

As I researched the 20th-century history of my family for a book, I found myself thinking afresh about my grandfather’s frustrated voyage. It occurred to me that my mother and I could complete ...

My mom was very sad about it at the time and decided to save the long lock of hair after it was cut. She’s kept it in a chest for about 30 years now, but as she’s planning to move out of her ...

Chip Somodevilla/Getty “I have my mother's laugh and I grew up ... Harris said at the time. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best ...

Editor's note: This story ... when her mother was at work, or at night while her mother slept. She also said he showed her pornography and told her repeatedly not to tell their “secret ...