Nathan Fielder Reportedly 'Fell in Love' With Elizabeth Holmes During Documentary Filming

The recently released documentary "You Can See Everything" has garnered critical acclaim, with some suggesting its directors could be Oscar contenders. However, behind the scenes, director Nathan Fielder reportedly developed a significant personal connection with the film's subject, Elizabeth Holmes.

Sources close to the production told Page Six that Fielder, who co-directed the film with Lance Oppenheim, appeared to develop "more than a passing fondness" for Holmes during the extensive filming period. One insider described the dynamic by stating, "I think Nathan fell in love with Lizzie. I think he totally fell for her." Another source close to the production added, "Nathan knows how he feels about Elizabeth. Whether he shares his feelings in public is yet to be seen."

The documentary was filmed in the months leading up to Holmes' surrender to begin an 11-year prison sentence for fraud related to her blood-testing company, Theranos. Fielder and Oppenheim, along with their team, lived with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, and their two young children for 34 days in their California home before Holmes reported to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas.

During this period, the filmmakers became deeply embedded in the family's life. "It was a three-year-plus process and a pretty all-consuming experience, so you inevitably develop a bond," a production source noted. "The crew played guitar for the kids, helped babysit, and celebrated birthdays together. It wasn’t just showing up, getting the footage and going home."

One particularly intimate moment captured in the film shows Fielder swimming in the ocean with Holmes, who entices him into the water. This close proximity and emotional entanglement have led to speculation about Fielder's portrayal of Holmes, as well as her partner, Billy Evans.

Evans himself has expressed reservations about the film, particularly regarding a widely publicized nude scene and other depictions that made him feel "violated" and "controlling." Despite supporting Holmes and defending his commitment to her, Evans told the "All-In Podcast" that he might consider his decision to allow the documentary to be made "the dumbest thing I have ever done."

Fielder has openly acknowledged a strained relationship with Evans, noting that Evans attempted to exert control over the filmmaking process, which created an uncomfortable environment for the directors and the production company, A24. "Communication broke down basically, and we’ve been in that state for a little bit," Fielder stated.

The film also utilizes reenactments for crucial conversations that were not captured on camera, leading to questions about the accuracy and interpretation of events. For instance, a scene depicting Evans discussing profit participation with Fielder and A24 executives, in Holmes' absence, has raised industry eyebrows. An insider suggested such negotiations typically occur before a deal is finalized and questioned the dramatic presentation, implying A24 might have had regrets about the terms of their involvement.

Holmes was found guilty in January 2022 of defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars through Theranos, a company that falsely claimed to offer revolutionary blood-testing technology. Her sentence was later reduced, and she is reportedly expected to transfer to a halfway house in August 2027, with full release scheduled for February 2030.

Despite the complexities and reported tensions, "You Can See Everything" has become a box office success, grossing over $45 million. Fielder himself admitted to being unsure about his own experiences during the filming, stating, "I still am not sure to this day what I experienced."