EXCLUSIVE: Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated executive producer Tamra Simmons and her production company, Live Always Productions, have signed with Verve for representation.
Tamra Simmons – Surviving R. Kelly
Simmons is best known for her roles as EP on the groundbreaking Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, the three-season project that opened the floor to discussions about sexual abuse allegations against singer and producer R. Kelly. Following the docuseries’ run, Kelly was indicted on 10 counts of criminal sexual assault and two years ago was convicted and sent to prison for 30 years, which he is currently serving.
In addition to Lifetime's record ratings for season 1, Surviving R. Kelly received a 2019 Emmy Award nomination in the "Outstanding Informational Series or Special" category.
Simmons recently served as an executive producer on the Peacock miniseries Casey Anthony: Where Truth Lies. Anthony was charged in 2008 with first-degree murder, manslaughter, and child abuse in the deaths of her young daughter Caylee Marie Anthony and was later acquitted. The documentary puts the spotlight on Casey Anthony, who had not spoken publicly about the case until then.
