Variety highlights several celebrity memoirs published or due in 2026, as performers and executives use books to tell their stories in their own words. The selection spans Sylvester Stallone’s path to making *Rocky*, Ari Emanuel’s rise in the entertainment business and former Disney chief Bob Chapek’s account of his time at the company and departure.

Other books explore Jaclyn Smith’s years on *Charlie’s Angels*, Christina Applegate’s career and life with multiple sclerosis, and Hayden Panettiere’s experiences as a child star, including addiction and grief. Taylor Tomlinson’s essays consider changes in her beliefs and outlook, while Lena Dunham’s *Famesick* reflects on fame, ambition, and her physical and mental health.