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'The Carters: Hurts to Love You' Explores Family's Painful History of Fame and Loss

The new Paramount+ documentary sheds light on the Carter family's struggles with addiction, mental health, and intergenerational trauma, offering a fresh perspective on their tragic legacy.

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Overview

  • The documentary, directed by Soleil Moon Frye, premieres April 15, 2025, on Paramount+ and focuses on Angel Carter's perspective on her family's challenges.
  • Through personal interviews and archival footage, the film examines the impact of childhood stardom, neglect, and addiction on Aaron Carter and his siblings.
  • Aaron Carter's death in 2022 and the overdose deaths of sisters Leslie (2012) and Bobbie Jean (2023) are central to the family's story of loss and grief.
  • The film highlights Aaron's erratic and violent behavior after a restraining order was filed by his siblings in 2019, reflecting the severity of his mental health struggles.
  • Angel and Nick Carter, the surviving siblings, reflect on their survivor guilt and their commitment to raising awareness about mental health and breaking cycles of trauma.