Billy Evans gives first TV interview on "You Can See Everything" documentary
Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, gave his first TV interview to CBS Sunday Morning about his portrayal in the documentary "You Can See Everything". He said he would make the film again and has no plans to sue.
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The story, neutrally told
Left · 2Billy Evans, the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, gave his first TV interview to CBS Sunday Morning, reporter Matt Gutman, about the documentary "You Can See Everything". CBS NewsLC “He sat down with "CBS Sunday Morning" for his first-ever TV interview.” Read at CBS News ↗ Rolling StoneL “Elizabeth Holmes’ husband Billy Evans sat down for his first televised interview since the release of You Can See Everything” Read at Rolling Stone ↗ Left · 1The film was made by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder, who moved in with Evans and Holmes, with cameras, in the weeks before Holmes reported to prison in 2023; Evans said he let Fielder into his home for 34 days. CBS NewsLC “who (along with cameras) moved in with Evans and his partner Elizabeth Holmes in the weeks before the disgraced Theranos founder reported to prison in 2023”“Inviting Nathan Fielder into your home for 34 days” Read at CBS News ↗ Left · 2The film portrays Evans as controlling and manipulative; he rejected that, saying "I am not some controlling monster who's leveraging his wife", while also saying he loves the film and did not get to control the edit. CBS NewsLC “In the film, Evans is portrayed as a villain – controlling and manipulative.”“I didn't get to control that edit.” Read at CBS News ↗ Rolling StoneL ““But no, I am not some controlling monster who’s leveraging his wife for insert-whatever-anybody-is-saying.” Read at Rolling Stone ↗
Left · 1Asked why he spoke now, Evans said the lesson from Holmes's press experience was "You can't lose your voice." CBS NewsLC “the lesson that was ingrained in us is, 'You can't lose your voice.'” Read at CBS News ↗ Left · 1On the uncensored shower scene, Evans said he did not consent to it, though he knew he was being filmed in the shower, noting that filming ran 16 hours a day. The film's production company, A24, said everything filmed was filmed with the participants' consent. CBS NewsLC “"I did not give consent to do that," said Evans. "Now, did I know they were filming me in the shower? Yes.”“The film's production company, A24, said, "Everything that was filmed was filmed with their consent."” Read at CBS News ↗ Left · 2Evans said he carries a gun at all times because of daily threats of violence against his family, and described a driver screaming threats at him while he drove his children to school. Rolling StoneL ““We have threats of violence against us daily,” he said.” Read at Rolling Stone ↗ CBS NewsLC “carries a gun 24/7, he says, to keep his family safe.” Read at CBS News ↗
Left · 1Asked whether he would do it again, Evans said "100%", adding that he would now better understand what he was walking into. Rolling StoneL ““With the same people, making the same film again, with everything that I know right now? 100%,” Evans said.” Read at Rolling Stone ↗ Left · 2He said he has not spoken to Fielder since seeing the film, thinks the filmmakers are probably worried he will sue, and said he has no plans to do so; he also downplayed talk that Fielder developed feelings for Holmes. CBS NewsLC “"I think they're probably worried I'm gonna sue 'em," he said, adding he has no intention to do so.” Read at CBS News ↗ Rolling StoneL “Evans also downplayed the chatter that Fielder developed feelings for Holmes during filming” Read at Rolling Stone ↗ Left · 1Evans lives in Texas near Holmes's prison with their two young children, who visit her weekly; CBS reported she could move to a halfway house next summer. CBS NewsLC “Evans lives with their two young children in Texas close to Holmes' prison”“Elizabeth Holmes could transfer to a halfway house next summer.” Read at CBS News ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets present the interview as Evans's chance to rebut his villainous portrayal, leading with his own words; Rolling Stone leads on the '100%' would-do-it-again quote, CBS on 'his side'.
- Emphasis
- Evans's quotes on the gun, threats, the shower scene and the lack of intent to sue; CBS adds family life around Holmes's imprisonment.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither includes filmmakers' response beyond A24's consent statement (CBS only); Rolling Stone omits A24's statement and the prison-visit details.
- Charged language
- “villain”“controlling monster”“disgraced Theranos co-founder”
- For example
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“Billy Evans tells his side of "You Can See Everything"” — CBS News
“Despite Fallout, Billy Evans Would ‘100%’ Do ‘You Can See Everything’ Again” — Rolling Stone
Centre0 outlets
No centre outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Evans gave his first TV interview to CBS Sunday Morning's Matt Gutman.
- He denied being a 'controlling monster' and said he would 100% make the film again.
- He said he carries a gun because of daily threats and has no plans to sue the filmmakers.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Evans consented to the shower scene
- Left
- Evans said he did not consent though he knew he was being filmed; A24 said everything filmed was with consent (CBS News). Rolling Stone reports he 'didn't explicitly consent'.
Billy Evans person
Says he is not the controlling figure the film suggests, loves the film, would do it again, and has no plan to sue; says he carries a gun due to daily threats.
“"I love the film," despite the fact that he is made out to be a villain.” — CBS News
“adding that he has no plans for legal action” — Rolling Stone
Left2 articles
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Billy Evans tells his side of "You Can See Everything"
Sympathetic Gives Evans a platform to tell his side, with extensive quotes and family detail, while noting A24's consent statement.
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Despite Fallout, Billy Evans Would ‘100%’ Do ‘You Can See Everything’ Again
Neutral Short summary of the CBS interview, leading on Evans saying he would do the film again.
Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 15 Nov 14:39 First CBS NewsLC Billy Evans tells his side of "You Can See Everything"
- 15 Nov 16:56 +2h 17m Rolling StoneL Despite Fallout, Billy Evans Would ‘100%’ Do ‘You Can See Everything’ Again
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