Olivia B. Waxman

Waxman is a staff writer at TIME in the Entertainment section. She also covers all things History.

Recent Articles

Ted Sarandos: Netflix 'Saved Hollywood'

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, discussed the streamer's future at the TIME100 Summit

By Olivia B. Waxman

Yulia Navalnaya Discusses Her Human Rights Advocacy

During the TIME100 Summit, Yulia Navalnaya discussed her human rights work and U.S.-Russia relations.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Why Meghan Is 'The Happiest She's Ever Been'

The Duchess of Sussex discussed her Netflix series and lifestyle brand onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit

By Olivia B. Waxman

Remembering Pope Francis’ Most Viral Moments

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, knew how to preach in the social media era.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Pope Francis Dies at 88

The reform-minded Roman Catholic leader guided the church through an era of crisis.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Story Behind 'Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror'

What a Netflix documentary about the Oklahoma City Bombing reveals about the attack's continued devastation

By Olivia B. Waxman

Journalist Fatma Hassona Killed in Gaza

Photojournalist Fatma Hassona was killed in Gaza, a month before her doc was set to premiere in Cannes.

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About One to One: John & Yoko

Sean Ono Lennon talks about his parents' love story and why 'One to One' is relevant today

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Warfare

Former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza talks about recreating a real Iraq War mission gone wrong in 'Warfare.'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Netflix's North of North

The creators of 'North of North' talk about the real Arctic communities that inspired the comedy series

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Netflix's Bad Influence

In Netflix doc 'Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing', teens who starred in Piper Rockelle's YouTube videos say they were abused.

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About Controversial Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

What to know about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, whose first Netflix special premieres April 7

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind 'Dying for Sex'

FX's Dying for Sex is inspired by a real terminal cancer patient who began a journey of sexual exploration when she got her diagnosis

By Olivia B. Waxman

What Trump's Executive Order on Tickets Means

Trump signed an executive order aiming to address ticket price-gouging, but an industry analyst doubts it will do much.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

The Netflix documentary, directed by Liz Garbus, details what led to the 2023 arrest of a man charged with killing multiple sex workers.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Here's What's New on Netflix in April 2025

Featuring a new season of Black Mirror and a special by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind The Alto Knights

Robert De Niro plays real life rival mob bosses in The Alto Knights

By Olivia B. Waxman

Where Is Natalia Grace Today?

What happened to the real Natalia Grace, whose story inspired Hulu's Good American Family

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Good American Family

The drama, starring Ellen Pompeo, is inspired by the real life of Natalia Grace

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Controversies Surrounding Snow White

Disney's Snow White remake is facing multiple criticisms

By Olivia B. Waxman
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