Ella Beatty, daughter of actors Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, stars as Lizzie Borden in the new Netflix series *Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story*, which began streaming recently. The series delves into the historical case of Lizzie Borden, who was accused and subsequently acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Massachusetts.

At 26 years old, Beatty noted that the show focuses on understanding the motivations behind female perpetrators of violent acts. She emphasized the general perception that women’s reasons for committing such crimes often differ from those of men, and the series aims to explore those distinct motivations in depth.

The production joins a growing interest in true crime narratives that examine not only the events but also the psychological and social factors influencing individuals accused of violent behavior. By revisiting a well-known case from the late 19th century, the series seeks to shed light on historical attitudes and the complex dynamics surrounding women accused of serious crimes.