LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After ruling reality television for many years through TLC's '19 Kids And Counting', the infamous Duggar family has decided to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding their lives. Fans are on the edge of their seats as the explosive docuseries 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets' hits the airwaves, and are now eagerly awaiting a tell-all memoir.
Jill Duggar Dillard is ready to share her truth, just like her sister Jinger Vuolo, revealing the inside scoop on their unique lifestyles. Led by Jim Bob and Michelle, the Duggar family captured the hearts of viewers with their emphasis on strong family ties and their brood of 19 children. However, their picture-perfect image was shattered when shocking molestation allegations against their eldest son, Josh Duggar, surfaced, followed by his arrest for child pornography.
Jill Duggar's unfiltered memoir set to reveal the dark truth of the reality show
Jill is now stepping forward to shed light on her upbringing within a belief-filled family that she describes as "cult-like." Her upcoming memoir, 'Counting the Cost,' co-written with her husband Derick Dillard, promises to provide a no-holds-barred account of their time on the reality show. "We would like to announce that we have written a book, Counting the Cost, which details our painful journey as part of the reality-show-filming Duggar family," the couple revealed on their website and social media platforms.
"As the picture on the cover conveys, the book is meant to reflect a story that has been difficult, yet hopeful," they continued. "The challenges we have faced, including lack of respect for boundaries, greed, manipulation, and betrayal, are not that much different than what many people in our audience have faced." The book, set to release in January 2024, aims to tackle various topics, including Jill's defense of her brother Josh during the infamous Megyn Kelly interview, as well as the challenges she faced within the family.
Speculating Jill Duggar's financial windfall from her memoir
Following the groundbreaking revelations from the docuseries 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,' where Jill bravely disclosed being forced to defend Josh on national television, excitement is mounting for her memoir, which uncovers the hidden secrets, manipulation, and intimidation that Jill and Derick endured during their time on the reality show. With the immense public fascination surrounding the Duggar family, it is expected that Jill's memoir will not only captivate readers but also yield significant financial gains, similar to the success of her sister Jinger's memoir.
Jinger's book, titled 'Becoming Free Indeed,' has achieved a remarkable triumph, soaring in Amazon rankings and selling hundreds of thousands of copies every month in various formats. It is estimated that Jinger's book has already generated over $4 million in sales, although the precise upfront payment has not been disclosed. With the financial details of Jill's book deal remaining undisclosed, it wouldn't be surprising if her story commands a significant payment, considering the success of controversial memoirs by other celebrities.
Celebrity tell-alls and their impressive earnings
Celebrities have reaped significant financial rewards from their explosive memoirs. Notable examples include Britney Spears, who received a $15 million upfront payment for her book deal, and other prominent figures like Hillary Clinton, Amy Schumer, and Alan Greenspan, who have earned substantial sums ranging from $8.5 million to $14 million for the exclusive rights to their memoirs. Even memoirs with mixed reception, such as Matthew Perry's, have secured significant deals in the "mid-seven figure range," amounting to approximately $5 million.
