In the early 2000s, New York was the place to be. And found within the upmarket boutiques and clubs of Manhattan were the 2000s It Girls. You probably know most of them by name and reputation – Tinsley Mortimer, Olivia Palermo, Paris Hilton, Anna-Nicole Richtie. They were the women, socialities, and celebrities that defined the era’s style. While It Girls had been prominent before the 2000s, the decade brought with it a new style of trendsetter. This was the domain of the New York heiress.
But while many of them flourished in the national press, many more were only known to those who looked hard enough and long enough. But all of that, and people who inadvertently launched these women into stardom and infamy, is about to be revealed in a new Hulu documentary.
Hulu Releases First Trailer For “Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl”
Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl is set to peel back the veneer and sheen of 2000s high society. The documentary is set to take us back to the era made famous by both the tabloids and shows like Gossip Girl. Brought to life by trans filmmaker Zackary Drucker (I Am Cait), the documentary draws you in with its feature interviews and nostalgic vibe before revealing its true purpose. Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl isn’t about the It Girls themselves. Instead, the documentary pivots to focus on the people who launched these women into the national eye. It explores the rise of personal blogging and looks at the likes of Gawker and Perez Hilton.
However, its main focus is the story behind Park Avenue Peerage, a blog with seemingly unparalleled access to the inner circle. Furthermore, the site became a notorious ranker of who was “it” and who wasn’t. As the documentary unfolds, it it asks the question – who was behind Park Avenue Peerage? The website was clearly an inspiration for Gossip Girl, which was run by one of the heiresses. However, Hulu promises that if you don’t already know, the answer is not who you expect. Prepare for a journey to the past like no other. Queenmaker: Making of an It Girl lands on Hulu on May 17.
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