In her recent documentary “Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything,” Katie Couric shed light on a deep insecurity of her former peer, Barbara Walters.

Couric recalled Walters once remarking, “We’re so alike: neither of us finds ourselves attractive,” reflecting on her self-image, as reported by People.

Both Walters and Couric built close friendships while competing in the broadcast journalism world. Couric shared in a 2022 New York Times essay that she often had to prepare herself when vying for big news exclusives, fearing Walters would land the interview first.

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Sources from People reveal that Walters was sometimes plagued by profound insecurities despite her TV fame. Her childhood in Boston, with a father who ran a nightclub, contributed to these feelings.

Although she mingled with icons like Frank Sinatra in her youth, her life took a difficult turn when her family’s business failed. She then took on responsibilities to support her parents and sister, Jacqueline, who had special needs.

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Her upcoming documentary also offers a look at her most notable interviews. Trailers showcase her candid approach, featuring questions to stars like Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, and President Trump.

In her chat with Swift, Walters asked, “How are you going to find anyone, since I know you don’t want to discuss guys?” She also didn’t shy away from telling the Kardashians they lacked talent or calling out Trump’s humility.

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The documentary further explores Walter’s personal and professional legacy. Experts note she asked tough questions others avoided, always aiming to hit nerves with her interviewees.

Oprah Winfrey remarked, “Barbara asked the questions nobody else dared to and did so in a way that always struck a chord.” As the film debuts on June 23 on Hulu, viewers will get an in-depth look into her groundbreaking career.