Netflix Releases Final Gloria Steinem Interview from 'Famous Last Words'
The streaming service is now showing a long-form interview with Gloria Steinem recorded in February 2025 for its series 'Famous Last Words', which airs only after a subject's death. Steinem, who died at 92, discussed her life as a feminist leader and author. Series creator Brad Falchuk called it an extraordinary privilege to share her final thoughts.
The interview was taped in February 2025, months before Steinem's death at her New York home. Netflix's *Famous Last Words* operates on a strict embargo, holding completed interviews until the subject passes away. Previous installments featured primatologist Jane Goodall and actor Eric Dane. The series adapts the Danish format *Det Sidste Ord*, with Falchuk and Mikkel Bondesen producing alongside David Goldberg and showrunner David Friedman.
Steinem's journalism career began with her 1963 undercover assignment as a Playboy Bunny, which brought her early recognition. She later co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 and launched *Ms.* magazine the following year, establishing it as the first mainstream publication with an explicitly feminist perspective. She remained an active advocate for women's rights throughout her life.
This posthumous release could shape how younger audiences encounter Steinem's legacy, offering an unfiltered final perspective that traditional obituaries cannot capture. The format may also influence how public figures approach legacy-building, knowing their last recorded words will eventually air. For viewers unfamiliar with second-wave feminism, the interview could serve as an accessible entry point, though its impact may be limited to those already engaged with streaming documentary content.