The Hillbilly Elegy true story is compared to the Ron Howard film to determine the Hillbilly Elegy movie's historical accuracy. Meet the real J.D. Vance, his mom Bev Vance, sister Lindsay Vance, grandma Mamaw and grandpa Papaw. We also introduce you to J.D. Vance's wife, Usha Chilukuri, who is portrayed by Freida Pinto in the Hillbilly Elegy movie back when she was J.D. Vance's girlfriend after they met at Yale Law School.

Find out if J.D. Vance's mom Bev (Amy Adams) really got fired for rollerskating through the halls of the hospital. Did he have to rush back home for an interview in Connecticut? When did J.D. start living with Mamaw (Glenn Close in the movie) in real life? This episode answers those questions and others regarding the true story behind Hillbilly Elegy.

To learn more about J.D. Vance and the Hillbilly Elegy real story, read our fact check article at History vs. Hollywood here: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/hillbilly-elegy/