Naomi Campbell More Surprising Celebrities Who Wrote Fiction Books
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While we often take book recommendations from celebrities, like Dakota Johnson’s monthly book club or Jimmy Fallon’s annual March Madness book club recently, it’s not uncommon that our favorite celebrities write books too. And while most of these become tell-all memoirs about their deepest, darkest secrets, some celebrities have dabbled in fiction over the years.
“One thing I always wanted to do, like one of those big long-shot dreams, was to be able to write a novel one day,” former The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown told SheKnows in April. On May 7, the reality star will release her first-ever novel, Mistakes We Never Made. “I’m excited for people to be able to read this.”
Among the other stars who’ve added “Fiction Writer” to their titles are Naomi Campbell, Hilary Duff, Millie Bobby Brown, Tom Hanks, Ethan Hawke, and many others. To check out their novels, and how impressive some of their literary careers have become, scroll below!
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Hannah Brown
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown fulfilled one of her lifelong dreams in 2024: becoming a novelist! Her first novel, titled Mistakes We Never Made, is a feast for rom-com lovers everywhere.
The novel follows Emma Townsend and “romantic red flag” Finn Hughes as they reunite after almost hooking up a few times at a friend’s wedding. Everything is going fine until the bride goes missing and the two embark on an adventure to find her. “Two days before the wedding, Emma and Finn are hitting the road in a sweet vintage sports car in hopes of salvaging someone else’s happily-ever-after,” the description reads.
'Mistakes We Never Made' By Hannah Brown
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York
At the age of 61, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, fouund her passion in writing novels. Since then, she’s released two books: Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady. The novels are historical dramas loosely based on Ferguson’s very own red-haired ancestors, Lady Margaret Montagu Scott and Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott.
Her latest release, A Most Intriguing Lady, follows the two sides of Lady Mary. “Bookish, fiercely intelligent, and a keen observer, Mary has deliberately cultivated a mousey persona that allows her to remain overlooked and significantly underestimated by all,” the description reads. “It’s the perfect cover for a sleuth, a role she stumbles into when trying to assist a close friend during a house party hosted by her parents at their stately Scottish home.”
'A Most Intriguing Lady' By Sarah Ferguson
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell put her modeling expertise to good use when she published her first and only fictional novel, Swan, in 1994. The book follows five aspiring models Tess, Cassie, Celestia, Gigi, and Amy, who are all vying for one thing: to replace Swan, the biggest supermodel around.
'Swan' By Naomi Campbell
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff has not only written a book, she’s written a whole trilogy!
Starting in 2011, the Younger alum wrote the Elixir series. The three novels follow Clea Raymond, a photojournalist, who attempts to solve two mysteries: what happened with her father before his disappearance and why a mystery man seems to be showing up in the background of her photos.
'Elixir' By Hilary Duff
Tyra Banks
America’s Next Top Model fans might remember when Tyra Banks released her first-ever novel, Modelland, back in 2011. The novel follows Tookie De La Crème, a young woman with unique looks who has to undergo a series of challenges to become one of the Intoxibellas, a combination of supermodel and goddess.
'Modelland' By Tyra Banks
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown might still be young, but she sure is accomplished. In 2023, the Damsel star released her first-ever novel, titled Nineteen Steps. The novel follows eighteen-year-old Nellie Morris in 1942 London as her budding connection with American airman Ray completely shifts her reality.
'Nineteen Steps' By Millie Bobby Brown
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks’ first fiction book, Uncommon Type, follows a series of different and inspiring characters through a collection of short stories. “The stories are linked by one thing: in each of them, a typewriter plays a part, sometimes minor, sometimes central,” the description reads.
'Uncommon Type' By Tom Hanks
Hugh Laurie
After watching him for years as the cunning doctor in House M.D., who wouldn’t want to read a book by the brilliant Hugh Laurie? In 1998, Laurie released his first-ever novel, The Gun Seller. The novel, which is described as a “ripping spoof of the spy genre” by Vanity Fair, follows former Scots Guard-turned-hired gun Thomas Lang and his mission to assassinate an American industrialist turns awry when his good side kicks in. “Up against rogue CIA agents, wannabe terrorists, and an arms dealer looking to make a high-tech killing, Lang’s out to save the leggy lady he has come to love…and prevent an international bloodbath to boot,” the description reads.
'The Gun Seller' By Hugh Laurie
Carrie Fisher
While the late Carrie Fisher will always be remembered for her work in Star Wars, Fisher’s literary works were quite impressive too. In 1987, she published her first novel, Postcards From The Edge. She then followed that with three more novels about life in Hollywood before turning to memoirs. Postcards From the Edge follows young actress Suzanne Vale as she struggles with addiction while trying to make it in the industry.
'Postcards From the Edge' By Carrie Fisher
Sidney Poitier
In addition to his autobiographical works, the late Sidney Poitier also published his novel, Montaro Caine, in 2013.
“Montaro Caine, CEO of the Fitzer Corporation, is losing control of the company he built just as his teenage daughter is experiencing her own difficulties,” the description reads. “At this moment of crisis, a man and woman appear at his office with a coin of unknown provenance, composed of a metal unknown on Earth.”
'Montaro Caine' By Sidney Poitier
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Much like Duff, Kareem Abdul Jabbar also has a trilogy novel series under his belt. In 2016, the former basketball player released the first book of his Mycroft Holmes series.
The first novel follows title character Mycroft Holmes and he makes a name for himself as the Secretary of State for War in England. One day, however, concerning reports start coming from his friend Cyrus Douglas’ home country of Trinidad and the two begin their quest. “Near panic, Mycroft convinces Douglas that they should follow [his fiancée], drawing the two men into a web of dark secrets that grows more treacherous with each step they take…,” the description reads.
'Mycroft Holmes' By Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Pete Wentz
Fall Out Boy vocalist Pete Wentz lets fans into his life in his half-fictional, half-autobiographical book Gray in 2013. The novel follows a rock musician who’s struggling with fame, love and loss.
“Fans of Pete will love this book,” wrote one reviewer on Amazon. “It took me a few pages to get used to his style of writing but I was mesmerized after that. This book made me want to go back in time and be there for him and let him know he is not alone.”
'Gray' By Pete Wentz
Molly Ringwald
In her debut fictional book, titled When It Happens to You, Molly Ringwald writes a collection of short stories about “love, loss, and betrayal.” “Here are stories that grapple with infertility and infidelity, fame and familial discord, in a magnificent collection that will resonate broadly with readers,” the description reads.
'When It Happens to You' By Molly Ringwald
Steve Martin
While Steve Martin’s acting career is still going strong, he’s developed quite an impressive literary career too. Over the years, he’s written one novel, An Object of Beauty, and two novellas Shopgirl and The Pleasure of My Company. An Object of Beauty follows the ambitious Lacey Yeager as she climbs up the ranks of the art world in New York City, one seduction at a time.
'An Object of Beauty' By Steve Martin
BJ Novak
BJ Novak also surprised fans when he released his first fiction book, which is a collection of short stories, titled One More Thing. “Finding inspiration in questions from the nature of perfection to the icing on carrot cake, One More Thing has at its heart the most human of phenomena: love, fear, hope, ambition, and the inner stirring for the one elusive element just that might make a person complete,” the description reads.
'One More Thing' By BJ Novak
Kendall & Kylie Jenner
Kendall and Kylie Jenner left many fans scratching their heads in 2016 when they released their first novel, Rebels: City of Indra, in 2016. The YA dystopian novel follows two strong female leads, Lex and Livia, as their completely different surroundings bring them together and reveal their long-lost secrets.
Since the first, the sisters also released the second book in the series, titled Time of the Twins: The Story of Lex and Livia.
'Rebels: City of Indra' By Kendall & Kylie Jenner
Ethan Hawke
In addition to being a successful actor, Ethan Hawke is quite an accomplished writer too. Over the years, Hawke has published a handful of novels, including Ash Wednesday, The Hottest State and A Bright Ray of Darkness.
In A Bright Ray of Darkness, Hawke tells the story of a young actor who grapples with the end of his marriage as he embarks on the biggest challenge of his career: making his Broadway debut.
'A Bright Ray of Darkness' By Ethan Hawke
Nicole Richie
In another novel that was clearly inspired by the celebrity’s life, Nicole Richie’s 2006 novel The Truth About Diamonds draws some uncanny similarities to her own life. The novel tells the story of Chloe Parker, “a rock royalty princess and a card-carrying member of Hollywood’s inner circle” as she grapples with instant fame. When tragedy strikes in her family, however, her sanity – and sobriety – are tested more that ever before.
'The Truth About Diamond' By Nicole Richie
Lauren Conrad
The Hills alum Lauren Conrad has quite a series of books under her name. In 2010, she released the first book from the L.A. Candy series which follows nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts as she’s cast into a reality show about her and her friends’ dating lives. Sound familiar?
Two L.A. Candy books later, Conrad released another series, titled The Fame Game. This series focused on Jane’s nemesis Madison Parker as she gets her own TV series and makes her way through the entertainment industry.
'L.A. Candy' By Lauren Conrad
50 Cent
While 50 Cent has released a few books in the past, including three based on the G-Unit rap group, the singer is getting ready to release his first novel in the fall. The book, titled The Accomplice, follows FBI Agent Nia Robinson as she tries to catch “robbery mastermind” Desmond Robert.
'The Accomplice' By 50 Cent
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