The seven husbands

A captivating and glamorous novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells the unforgettable story of a reclusive Hollywood icon finally ready to reveal the truth about her scandalous life. Aging film legend Evelyn Hugo selects an unknown journalist, Monique Grant, to write her biography. But as Evelyn recounts her rise to fame in 1950s Hollywood—along with the seven husbands she married along the way—it becomes clear that her story is far more complex than the headlines suggest. Behind the glitz and romance lies a tale of ambition, sacrifice, forbidden love, and the price of fame. Emotional, powerful, and deeply human, this novel explores identity, resilience, and the courage it takes to live your truth.