Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes’ romantic partner and evil third wheel in Nathan Fielder’s “You Can See Everything,” took to social media to answer burning questions about the documentary.
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When asked to choose one misconception about the film to dispel, Evans said: “That I control Liz in some way. Anyone who knows her would find that idea hilarious. She is fiercely independent, strong-willed (sic) and my best friend. We are partners in every sense of the word. We challenge each other, disagree and face the world together. Her closest friends are also some of my closest friends. If I ever mistreated her, They would have my head.”
And when asked if he regretted agreeing to the documentary, Evans replied: “Not at all.” In case there was any doubt about whether Evans was familiar with Fielder’s work, he said before the documentary that he had seen “almost all of it.” Still, Evans said he and Holmes did “zero” preparation before filming with Fielder.
Evans said they celebrated Fielder’s birthday during production, “around the table at Del Mar with my family.” He said Fielder missed the Time 100 dinner — the magazine named the comedian one of the 100 most influential people in 2023 — so they celebrated him, too.
Cultural critic and podcast host Hunter Harris asked Evans if he thought Christopher Abbott — who plays Evans in the reenactments alongside Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes — had been miscast. Evasively, Evans replied: “Who is it?” »
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One question that came up repeatedly was whether Evans had used cocaine while filming the documentary, which had been speculated due to his frequent snorting. “I’ve never been a fan,” Evans said when asked directly about the drug. “As a solo parent of 2 toddlers, you’re sick about 75% of the days. Allergies in Austin, TX are no joke,” he wrote. In another post, he asked, “Please someone from Austin support me here. »
When an X user asked him about his “facial bloating and crazy part,” Evans responded, “I became fat. Raising two kids alone, best friend in prison, depression, starting a business. I ate more than I should have. I was fat. Less now. I prioritized my kids over my health. I learned that I can find time to do small things for myself again. And what to eat after 22 hours is not one of them.
In “You Can See Everything,” Evans explains to Fielder that he posted on Holmes’ social media accounts while the Theranos founder was incarcerated. Evans said he didn’t need to get Holmes’ approval for the messages because, essentially, he knew what she would say. Additionally, he holds power of attorney for Holmes.
“We talk about everything, including X. Nothing happened behind his back,” Evans wrote under a question about his control over his social media. “The power of attorney was simply the legal mechanism that allowed me to act on his behalf while he was incarcerated. It did not replace his consent.”
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Evans also touched on a few pop culture topics. Answering music critic Anthony Fantano’s question, “Is pimping a butterfly a 10/10?” “, Evans wrote: “Kendrick (Lamar) is a generational talent. » Asked about his “favorite pop diva,” Evans wrote: “Chappell Roan has one of the best live sets I’ve ever seen. The crowd was incredible. I bought our engagement ring at a sales booth on Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour. Aretha Franklin has the best voice.”
His four favorite films are “The Fall”, “Alien”, “The Great Dictator” and “Primer”. And when asked if popular podcaster Ethan Klein was accused of cheating on his wife, Hila Klein, Evans said, “EK’s moral superiority is absurd. His wife had every right to publicly shame him.”
On a candid note, Evans answered a few questions about Holmes. He said the first thing he would do when she got out of prison would be to “hug our kids and talk all night.” And he wrote, “I miss everything about her. I miss her presence. Her touch. The way she runs her fingers through my hair. Her patience. She makes me a better person. And without her, I feel an emptiness that’s hard to describe. People often say they need someone when they really mean they want them. I’ve thought a lot about this distinction. I need Liz. She should be considered a medically necessary prescription.”
What doesn’t he miss about his partner? “Definitely not that,” he replied when someone suggested “his scrambled eggs.”
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