If you were following the headlines in the early 2000s, you probably remember Anna Nicole Smith. The model, actress and reality TV star was one of the most recognizable celebrities of the era, known for her Playboy fame, iconic Guess campaigns, high-profile marriage to billionaire J. Howard Marshall and hit reality show The Anna Nicole Show. Her life was constantly under the tabloid spotlight, but there was more to Anna Nicole than the headlines.
Beyond the noise, Anna Nicole was celebrated for her fearless, larger-than-life persona and became a beloved figure among LGBTQIA+ community. Now, her story is coming to the big screen in Trust Me, I’m a Doctor, a new film inspired by the real-life events surrounding her former physician, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor. You can see the film in theaters — get your tickets here.
See Trust Me, I’m a Doctor in theaters this October
Opening in theaters on October 16, 2026, the film stars Kal Penn as Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Abbie Cornish as Anna Nicole Smith, with Linda Hamilton portraying Kapoor’s defense attorney, Ellyn Garofalo, and David Julian Hirsh as Howard K. Stern.
The story follows Kapoor after he becomes implicated in Smith’s death, sending his life into a whirlwind of media attention, legal battles and a high-profile drug conspiracy trial. His office was constantly swarmed by paparazzi, his home was raided by police and his personal life was exposed after the release of his private journals.
Set against the sensational tabloid culture of the early 2000s, Trust Me, I’m a Doctor explores the collision of celebrity, justice and the media circus surrounding one of the era’s most talked-about celebrity cases.
Want to see Trust Me, I’m a Doctor in Chicago? Get your tickets so you can be among the first to watch it starting October 16.
🗓 Opening date: October 16, 2026
📍 Where: Participating theaters across the U.S.
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