From Famous to Infamous: 5 Must-Watch Shows about Celebrity Downfalls.

Linda Krunes,

Fame. So many people crave it and chase it. The glitz & glamour of Hollywood has an allure like a drug. The need to be recognised, sought-after and to experience a life like something out of a dream can be all-consuming for some.

That desire for attention can sometimes come at a high price, as these 5 shows illustrate. Being famous is not always what it’s cracked up to be. Here’s 5 examples of celebrities and well known people going from famous to infamous.

The Price of Glee

2009 was the year that brought us low rise jeans, velvet tracksuits and of course, a new musical TV series called Glee.

Glee was a smash hit and had a bit of everything; comedy, drama, music and as we have now discovered…a dark side. The Price of Glee documents the scandals & tragedies of its famous cast members and even some crew that worked on the show.

Whether you think it’s coincidence, bad luck or the Glee curse, this documentary will have you wondering what really goes on behind the scenes.

The Price of Glee is available on Investigation Discovery (ID Channel) in the Variety Pack on Fetch

Aaron Hernandez Uncovered

Athletes are some of the most idolised people in the world. Millions of fans cheering on your every move, wanting you to win at all costs. But are our on field hero’s really the people we think they are? Are they really the hero’s we make them out to be?

Aaron Hernadez uncovered shows us there is more to some of our favourite athletes than what we see on the field. Some lead double lives, experience torment hidden behind the athletic skill, and have secrets that they will do anything to keep.

This two part special raises so many questions, brings revelations we didn’t know and has us wondering; Do we really know what anyone is capable of?

Aaron Hernandez Uncovered is now streaming on Hayu

Framing Britney Spears

A detailed look at how Britney Spears went from Mickey Mouse Club innocence and a pop career that made her a household name, to the very public battle she has had with both her own sanity, and the inner fighting with her family, in particular the conservatorship under her father.

This fascinating documentary will empower fans of Britney and is likely to convert those who hav enot been following her bumpy road over the last decade.

With her memoir, The Woman in Me just released, there’s no better time than to dive into this fascinating celebrity rollercoaster ride.

Framing Britney Spears is now streaming on 9Now

O.J.: Made in America

For anyone curious about just what the hell happened in the 90’s with the case that took over the world, this ESPN documentary is your one-stop-shop. Exhaustive and detailed in every way, this is the only documentary worth watching when it comes to the wild life and times of O.J Simpson.

From his career as a major superstar footballer, to the court case that stopped the nation, and even his life after, this is one story that will have you riveted throughout.

Recommended for those who think they know the full story, as well as those who want to explore what the fuss was all about.

O.J: Made in America is now streaming on Disney+

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

As with any crime investigation one thing everyone is looking for is a connection, unfortunately for famed real estate heir Robert Durst, he became the common connection in not just one, but three brutal murders.

From interviews, police recordings & damning evidence straight from Robert Durst’s mouth, this compelling docuseries will have you guessing right until the very end and beyond.

Be sure to stay tuned until the last few minutes, where a jaw-dropping moment leaves the series with an incredible finale.

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is available In the TV Store on Fetch

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