The Dropout

It Seems Elizabeth Holmes Has Stopped Using Her Fake Voice

Jun 14, 2023

It Seems Elizabeth Holmes Has Stopped Using Her Fake Voice

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes's life has changed forever.

Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Texas Prison to Begin Her 11-Year Sentence

May 30, 2023

Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Texas Prison to Begin Her 11-Year Sentence

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and CEO of failed at-home blood-testing startup Theranos, reported to a Texas prison on May 30 to begin her 11-year, three-month sentence, per The New York Times.

Sunny Balwani Convicted of Fraud in Theranos Case

Jul 7, 2022

Sunny Balwani Convicted of Fraud in Theranos Case

Sunny Balwani, former president and chief operating officer of Theranos, was convicted on 12 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Thursday, NBC News confirmed.

Dear Hollywood, Can We Stop Glorifying Con Artists?

Apr 17, 2022

Dear Hollywood, Can We Stop Glorifying Con Artists?

Even if you haven't seen Netflix's "Inventing Anna" or Hulu's "The Dropout," chances are you've stumbled onto a podcast devoted to breaking down Anna Delvey (real name Anna Sorokin)'s infamous cons or scrolled past a TikTok or Twitter thread recounting disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes's fraud case.

How Outdated Beauty Standards Fueled Elizabeth Holmes and Anna Sorokin's Scams

Apr 14, 2022

How Outdated Beauty Standards Fueled Elizabeth Holmes and Anna Sorokin's Scams

Since the premiere of real-life criminal-drama shows "The Dropout" and "Inventing Anna," America has become enraptured with the stories of Elizabeth Holmes and Anna Sorokin.

How Accurate Is "The Dropout"? What's Real and What's Not

Mar 29, 2022

How Accurate Is "The Dropout"? What's Real and What's Not

Watching "The Dropout" miniseries on Hulu means being enthralled by the real-life story of Elizabeth Holmes (played by Amanda Seyfried), the once-visionary, now-disgraced Silicon Valley CEO who kept her reputation and biotech company Theranos afloat on a sea of lies and deception that ultimately saw Holmes convicted on four out of 11 counts of conspiracy and fraud in January 2022.

The Soundtrack For "The Dropout" Is a Y2K Time Capsule

Mar 24, 2022

The Soundtrack For "The Dropout" Is a Y2K Time Capsule

Hulu's "The Dropout" debuted on March 3, recounting the scandal of Elizabeth Holmes's (played by Amanda Seyfried) now-dissolved company, Theranos.

"The Dropout" Nails Y2K, From Angry Birds to Katy Perry's "Firework"

Mar 11, 2022

"The Dropout" Nails Y2K, From Angry Birds to Katy Perry's "Firework"

"The Dropout" released its first three episodes on Hulu on March 3, and things are ramping up.

Amanda Seyfried on the Worst 20 Seconds of Her Life

Mar 9, 2022

Amanda Seyfried on the Worst 20 Seconds of Her Life

The worst 20 seconds of Amanda Seyfried's life may have happened in elementary school — but that doesn't mean that the moment had any less of an impact on "The Dropout" star.

How Amanda Seyfried Captured Elizabeth Holmes's Signature Hair in "The Dropout"

Mar 7, 2022

How Amanda Seyfried Captured Elizabeth Holmes's Signature Hair in "The Dropout"

Hulu's "The Dropout" tells the story of disgraced healthcare entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, who claimed that her company Theranos had developed a way to revolutionize blood testing for diseases.

Ana Arriola Has Led a Private Life Since Leaving Theranos

Mar 4, 2022

Ana Arriola Has Led a Private Life Since Leaving Theranos

"The Dropout" has begun unraveling the fraud scandal behind Elizabeth Holmes's tech company Theranos.

Elizabeth Holmes's Dad Was Once Linked to a Company Convicted of Fraud

Mar 4, 2022

Elizabeth Holmes's Dad Was Once Linked to a Company Convicted of Fraud

Elizabeth Holmes and her father, Christian Holmes IV, have both worked for companies with alleged fraudulent dealings.