Overview
Shelley Beattie, a Deaf woman and champion bodybuilder, found fame in the 1990s on the hit TV show American Gladiators, where she competed under the name "Siren" before her untimely death in 2008. While charismatic, gorgeous, and a fierce competitor, Beattie also battled personal demons, struggling with mental illness, addiction, and questions of her own identity. Framed by the insight of another Deaf woman in Hollywood who found herself in the spotlight at the same time, Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, the documentary unpacks the story of Shelley "Siren" Beattie and her complex legacy entwined with beauty, mental illness, and love.
A film from Irene Taylor, starring Shelley Beattie and Marlee Matlin.
It opened September 22, 2026. Critics and audiences: 3.59 on Letterboxd.
It’s streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 3.58 |
| Oct 9 | 3.58 |
| Oct 10 | 3.58 |
| Oct 11 | 3.58 |
| Oct 12 | 3.59 |
| Oct 13 | 3.59 |
| Oct 14 | 3.59 |
| Oct 15 | 3.59 |
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Irene Taylor
