Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans, sat down for his first television interview to address his portrayal in the documentary “You Can See Everything.”
Evans discussed the project during a conversation with Matt Gutman that aired on “CBS Sunday Morning.” The 34-year-old Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate pushed back against suggestions that he was a manipulative partner or used his wife’s image.
“I’m deeply passionate about my family and about the work that I do, But no, I am not some controlling monster who’s using his wife for insert-whatever-anybody-is-saying. No, I am not those things.” Evans told CBS.
The documentary, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes and her family during the 34 days before the Theranos founder reported to federal prison in 2023.
Holmes was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in January 2022, and is serving a sentence of more than 11 years.
Evans and Holmes’ first met in 2017, later getting engaged in 2018 and married in 2019.
The couple shares two children, a son named William and a daughter named Invicta.
Despite his negative portrayal, Evans maintained that he remains a fan of the project.
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“I would have preferred for that not to be the case, but it’s entertainment, you know, and I didn’t get to control that edit,” Evans told The Economic Times. He added that his goal was to let audiences see Holmes as she is, noting that watching the film shows him the person he loves in exactly who she is.
The project brought debate over a scene showing Evans fully nude in the shower.
Evans said on CBS Sunday Morning that while he knew cameras were running during the daily shoots, he did not give consent to have his naked body shown on screen.
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“I was just as surprised as the rest of the country to have my whole body on camera for the world to see, and it’s been an awkward experience in having, like, your kids’ teachers see that, It’s really uncomfortable.” Evans told CBS News.
Studio A24 told CBS that everything in the film was filmed with consent, and Oppenheim said in an interview with Vulture that Evans unexpectedly undressed and stepped into the shower while cameras were rolling.
Evans said that he has not spoken to Fielder since viewing the documentary, joking that the filmmakers are likely worried he might sue them, though he confirmed he has no intention of taking legal action.
He recounted an incident where a motorist screamed specific threats about his children and home while stopped at a traffic light, according to Rolling Stone.
“We have threats of violence against us daily, I’ve got two kids. Threats of violence daily. And I’d never forgive myself for having the tools, the skills, and the ability to protect my family and not doing it.” Evans told CBS News.
The documentary has grossed more than $80 million worldwide, according to Yahoo Entertainment.
When asked if he would participate in the project again with the same filmmakers, Evans responded affirmatively.
“With the same people, making the same film again, with everything that I know right now? 100%, Because I would also have a better understanding of what I was walking into.” Evans told Yahoo Entertainment.
Holmes’ was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in January 2022.