Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl

NZ release: 17 May 2023

Self-harm, drug references and sexual themes Rated on: 17 May 2023

Season 1: Episode 1

Queenmaker The Making of an IT Girl

What’s it about?

During a time when rich and famous people ruled New York City, a secret blogger joined the ranks of Manhattan's high society, making them even more famous. But when the person behind the website was revealed, it turned out to be someone unexpected.

The facts

  • Directed by Zackary Drucker (The Stroll)
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Documentary features interviews with socialites, Tinsley Mortimer and Olivia Palermo

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Self-harm

There are references to disordered eating, mental health issues, negative self-talk and suicidal ideation. They are not detailed. The death of socialite Casey Johnson is mentioned and implied to be a drug overdose.

Drug references

The documentary includes references to drugs, including cocaine. Drugs are not talked about in a positive way.

Sexual themes

A former blogger talks about doing sex work to get by. She mentions the number of clients she has a night and being judged by her neighbours.

Offensive language

There are scenes in the documentary with offensive language, including the words ‘motherf**kers’, ‘f**king’, ‘f**k’ and ‘sh*t’. There is reference to someone using the “n-word” but the actual word is not in the documentary. The words ‘b*tches’ and ‘whoring’ are shown in blog headlines.

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