Ryan Murphy's Tension With the Real People Who Inspire His Shows Explained

Ryan Murphy has found success adapting true crime stories and high-profile events, which often results in backlash from the subjects of his shows. Murphy’s sprawling TV universe started out with shows such as Nip/Tuck, Glee and American Horror Story. As the producer continued to find success, he expanded by taking on projects that highlighted real stories — starting with American Crime Story. The anthology show has chronicled the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, the killing of designer Gianni Versace and the sex scandal involving former President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. From there, Murp