Enigma,” a documentary coming to HBO Tuesday, details the glamorous, complex and at times tragic stories of two longtime icons of the transgender community — though one of them has denied being ...

With stunning archival footage and intimate storytelling, ‘Enigma’ reclaims the legacy of April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and the ...

While Ashley became an out-and-proud activist, Lear has publicly denied any assertions about her past for decades.

Enigma,' a new HBO documentary, explores themes of identity and legacy through the stories of icons like Amanda Lear and ...

Do trans celebrities owe their fans their story? Their history? Their truth? That’s the question raised by filmmaker Zackary Drucker in her new HBO documentary Enigma—now streaming on Max—in which ...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Enigma’ on HBO Max, a Riveting Dual Portrait of Trans Icons Amanda Lear and April Ashley By John Serba Published June 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET ...

“Enigma” juxtaposes Lear’s life against April Ashley’s. Ashley had a career as a model until she was publicly outed as trans in 1961. After that, she became a media personality, a writer ...

New Doc Explores Gender Identity and Legacy, Including 'Ambiguous' Singer and 1960s Trans Model Who Was Outed (Exclusive) Abigail Adams June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM ...

As casting for a "Harry Potter" TV show is underway, HBO is supporting Executive Producer J.K. Rowling, who's been criticized for anti-trans rhetoric.