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Ella Beatty's Lizzie Borden turn spotlights her Hollywood pedigree

Netflix's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' premieres with Beatty in the lead, prompting reviews and renewed focus on her famous parents.

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What to know

  • Netflix's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' premiered September 17, 2026, with Ella Beatty in the title role.
  • Early reviews highlight Beatty's performance, and she has spoken about her intent to portray Borden with empathy.
  • Coverage has increasingly focused on Beatty's family background as the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, including her past remarks on 'nepo baby' discourse.

“From when I was a very little girl, I watched their artistry, the side that happens at home when it's not necessarily visible to the world.”

Ella Beatty, Actress · Vanity Fair (via AL.com) · Sep 19

Ella BeattyElla Beatty ActressWarren Beatty Ella Beatty's father, actor/filmmakerAnnette Bening Ella Beatty's mother, actress

Ella Beatty's Lizzie Borden turn spotlights her Hollywood pedigree
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    Outlets revisit Beatty's ties to Warren Beatty and Annette Bening

    A syndicated feature published across multiple regional outlets explores Ella Beatty's parentage, her film debut, and past comments on nepotism discourse, tying the coverage to her 'Monster' starring role.

    “I totally acknowledge that there is an inherent privilege and exposure that comes from having well-known actors as parents.”
    — Ella Beatty
    1. 4 outlets Is ‘Monster’ star Ella Beatty related to actor Warren Beatty?

      first by Cleveland.com, 5d ago · also PennLive, MassLive, The Oregonian

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    Beatty discusses playing Borden in Forbes interview

    In a Forbes interview, Beatty describes her approach to preparing for the notorious murder-suspect role, framing her job as advocating for the character.

    “My job as the actress is to love her and be her advocate.”
    — Ella Beatty
    1. 1 outlet ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’: Ella Beatty On Playing A Notorious Murder Suspect

      first by Forbes Business, 6d ago

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    India Today reviews Beatty's 'haunting' performance

    A review calls Beatty's portrayal of Lizzie Borden a haunting face given to an American mystery.

    1. 1 outlet Monster review: Ella Beatty as Lizzie gives a haunting face to an American mystery

      first by India Today, 7d ago

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    Netflix premieres 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'

    The true-crime anthology series' new season starring Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden debuts on Netflix.

    1. 1 outlet first by IMDb, 8d ago · read ↗