‘Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer’ on Lifetime – Cast, Premiere Date, True Story

Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer from Lifetime | Credit: Lifetime

‘Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer‘ is the next Lifetime Channel original movie following ‘Soccer Mom Madam,’ in the 6 true story movies for the Summer 2021 lineup. It is based on a true story of a millionaire who fell hard for an attractive waitress – that did not end well.

‘Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer’ on Lifetime Plot – Based on a True Story

Julie Benz plays Celeste, an attractive waitress who served Steven Beard (Eli Gabay) his nightly cocktail at a local country in Austin, Texas. In 1995, Steven who was a 70-year old widow married Celeste, a mother of teenage daughters, providing her with a home, cars, designer clothing, and more jewelry she could ever want. It was never enough for her.

When Celeste was admitted into a mental health facility for depression, she met and seduced a fellow patient – Tracey Tarlton (Justine Warrington). She succeeded in convincing her that the only way they could be together would be to murder her husband, Steven. Celeste knew she could inherit millions of dollars upon Steven’s death. Betrayal knew no bounds until the truth was finally revealed by Tracey.

Who is in the ‘Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer’ Cast?

Julie Benz as Celeste

Julie Benz is best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The 48-year old actress was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has had guest starring roles on shows like Hawaii Five-O, Desperate Housewives, and Roswell.

She was married two times. Julie first married John Kassir and they were together for 9 years before divorcing. She then married a man named Rich in 2012. They have been together ever since.

Julie has a few adorable pups! Look at these cuties in a recent Instagram post. She wrote, “Happy National Pet Day from my pack of posers!!! From left to right: Bamboo, Sugar, Bear and Ozzy #morkiesofinstagram #havaneseofinstagram #bouviersofinstagram #bearsofinstagram

Justine Warrington as Tracey

Justine Warrington is known for her work on Dragged Across Concrete (2018), Earthlickers (2014) and The Professor (2018). She was born in Vancouver, Canada. She is a dual citizen of Canada and the UK.

She announced her role in the Lifetime movie on Twitter.

See a List of the Full Cast

Julie Benz … Celeste
Roan Curtis Roan Curtis … Kristina
Beverley Elliott Beverley Elliott … Heather
Justine Warrington Justine Warrington … Tracey
Tanya Jade Tanya Jade … Female Bartender / Stacey
Malaika Jackson Malaika Jackson … Nurse Sarah
Georgia Bradner Georgia Bradner … Jennifer
Patricia Harras Patricia Harras … Becky
Nicole Anthony Nicole Anthony … Ann Simpson
Anthony Timpano Anthony Timpano … David Wittmer
Eli Gabay Eli Gabay … Steven Beard