Amanda Seyfried portrayed a character I invented in Hulu’s ‘The Dropout,’ says Elizabeth Holmes.

Elizabeth Holmes Responds to Amanda Seyfried’s Portrayal in “The Dropout”

Elizabeth Holmes, the former biotechnology entrepreneur and founder of Theranos, recently spoke out about Amanda Seyfried’s portrayal of her in the Hulu series “The Dropout.” While some critics have taken issue with the show’s depiction of Holmes, she maintains that Seyfried was not playing her, but rather a character she created.

The Persona of Elizabeth Holmes

In an interview with The New York Times, Holmes explained that she created a persona to be taken seriously in the business world. “Maybe people picked up on that not being authentic, since it wasn’t,” she admitted. Seyfried’s portrayal of Holmes included wearing a black turtleneck, red lipstick, and speaking in a deep voice to mimic her.

Despite the controversy surrounding the show, Seyfried won an Emmy for her performance and has expressed interest in playing Holmes again in the future. Jennifer Lawrence was originally set to play Holmes in a movie directed by Adam McKay, but has since dropped out of the project.

The Rise and Fall of Theranos

Holmes founded Theranos at just 19 years old with the goal of developing a revolutionary blood-testing device. She quickly became one of the world’s most sought-after entrepreneurs and was celebrated by the media for being the youngest self-made female billionaire.

However, it was later discovered that Holmes had been lying about the capabilities of the technology, leading to a massive corporate fraud scandal. She was found guilty on four counts of fraud and sentenced to 11 years in prison, which she is currently appealing.

Looking to the Future

Despite her legal troubles, Holmes is looking to move forward from the scandal and reinvent herself as Liz Holmes, a soft-spoken mother of two. While some may take issue with this attempt at rebranding, it’s clear that Holmes is determined to put the past behind her and move on with her life.

• Elizabeth Holmes created a persona to be taken seriously in the business world.
• Amanda Seyfried won an Emmy for her portrayal of Holmes in “The Dropout.”
• Theranos was at the center of a massive corporate fraud scandal.
• Holmes is currently appealing her 11-year prison sentence.
• Despite criticism, Holmes is looking to move forward and reinvent herself as Liz Holmes.

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