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Unveiling the Curtain: The Untold Story Behind ‘Mommie Dearest
By Mister D
March 18, 2024
The upcoming book “With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic” is set to be released on May 7, 2024. Authored by A. Ashley Hoff with a foreword by Bruce Vilanch, the book delves into the creation and legacy of the infamous memoir “Mommie Dearest” by Christina Crawford and its subsequent film adaptation starring Faye Dunaway.
The book explores the phenomenon of the memoir and the film, which, despite being critically panned, achieved commercial success and has remained popular decades later. It addresses the social issues of child abuse discussed in the memoir and the unexpected camp appeal of the film. Hoff’s work is based on new interviews with individuals connected to the original book and film, providing insight into the writing, selling, and aftermath of “Mommie Dearest,” as well as the behind-the-scenes drama of the movie that almost eclipsed the onscreen story.
