Evans Weighs Legal Cut of Doc Profits, Says He Was Misportrayed Villain

Billy Evans is fighting back against his "villain" status in the hit documentary You Can See Everything, insisting he doesn't control his fiancée, Elizabeth Holmes. According to The Independent ^[3], the hotel heir took to X for an "Ask Me Anything" session, explicitly noting questions must be "legally permissable," to address what he called the film's biggest misconception. "That I somehow control Liz," Evans wrote. "Anyone who actually knows her would find that idea hilarious."

Evans, 34, emphasized that Holmes, 42, is "fiercely independent" and that they are "partners in every sense." This comes after viewers interpreted scenes showing him managing Holmes's social media and holding power of attorney as signs of domination. Evans clarified that the power of attorney was simply a "legal mechanism" to act on her behalf while she serves her prison sentence for Theranos fraud, stating nothing happened behind her back. He also denied rumors of cocaine use during filming, joking that solo parenting two toddlers and Austin allergies keep him too busy to be high.

The drama isn't just about perception. The New York Post reported ^[1] that Evans believes Christopher Abbott, who portrays him in the A24 film, was "miscast." When a fan suggested Jonah Hill would have been a better fit, Evans agreed, posting a gif of Hill from The Wolf of Wall Street. The documentary, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, has been a box-office smash, grossing $64.9 million worldwide against a $7 million budget, according to the New York Post.

However, the relationship between Evans and the film's producers remains tense. A controversial reenactment depicted Evans pushing for a share of the profits, painting him as a villain. Producers later clarified he surrendered any claim, but Page Six Hollywood learned ^[1] that Evans has since contacted high-powered attorneys about potentially securing a cut, believing he was entitled to a percentage. An insider told the outlet Evans might donate any proceeds to charity. It remains unclear if he will pursue legal action.

Despite the friction, Evans said he has no regrets about agreeing to the documentary. He recalled celebrating director Nathan Fielder’s birthday during production, noting Fielder missed the Time 100 dinner in 2023, so they celebrated as a group. Evans also shared his cultural tastes, calling rapper Kendrick Lamar a "generational" talent and praising pop star Chappell Roan’s live performances. While Holmes is incarcerated in Texas, Evans continues to navigate his public image, balancing his role as a partner, parent, and now, an accidental Hollywood talking point.