Despite her world-famous beauty and talent, Vivien Leigh's life was far from charmed. In this compelling new biography, author Lyndsy Spence presents a raw and nuanced portrait of Leigh and her lifelong battle with bipolar disorder.
In this interview, biographer Lyndsy Spence shares her expertise on Vivien Leigh and the humanity behind her art, how to write mental illness realistically yet respectfully, the enduring kindness of Vivien's first husband, and more.
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Author, historian, screenwriter
Lyndsy’s book Cast a Diva: The Hidden Life of Maria Callas is being adapted into a documentary by a twice-Oscar-nominated production company. She is also producing a documentary on the celebrated Latin-American icon, Selena. Where Madness Lies: The Double Life of Vivien Leigh is her first book to be published in America.
Lyndsy was kind enough to join me for a chat about Vivien Leigh, the iconic star’s relevancy in 2025, the importance of uncensored reality, and more in this interview.
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Robin Hobb
Award-winning author best known for her speculative fiction novels, comprised of the Farseer, Liveship Traders, and Tawny Man trilogies.