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Interviews, features, and story requests for Bethany Hamilton.
Bethany’s story of faith, courage, and resilience has encouraged millions around the world—from her shark attack comeback to her life now as a professional surfer, wife, and mom. If you’re exploring a feature, interview, or story about Bethany, this page will help you get started.
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Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer, author, and speaker known worldwide for her story of resilience and faith. At 13, she survived a shark attack that cost her left arm and seemed to end her dream of becoming a pro surfer. One month later she was back in the water, and within two years she won her first national title. Her journey has been shared through the best-selling book and major motion picture Soul Surfer, and the documentary Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, along with appearances on shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and more.
Recent Features & Appearances
October 16, 2019 / ET LIVE
Bethany Hamilton Opens Up About Her Documentary ‘Unstoppable’
By Melicia Johnson
Interview with Bethany - Unstoppable is now out on DVD and digital - check iTunes, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and other streaming platforms!
October 16, 2019 / GOOD DAY LA
Bethany Hamilton talks new documentary
By Staff
Interview with Bethany - In the new documentary Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, we see what drives her. She talked about the movie, her family and the sport she loves.
August 26, 2019 / Lewis Howes podcast
Embracing Challenges and Becoming a Champion
EP. 841 GRIT CANNOT BE TAUGHT
What does it mean to be unstoppable? No matter what knocks you down, you stay the course for your goal. It's not enough to withstand the struggle—you have to embrace it. Listen to this conversation with Bethany and Lewis Howes.
July 11, 2019 / REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living
The Making of Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable with Director Aaron Lieber
Host Shelby Stanger talks to the film’s director, Aaron Lieber, about working with Bethany, and how he went from being an intern to making feature films. She also talks to Bethany about what it was like to work with Aaron and what she hopes people will take away from the movie.
Bethany’s Story Has Been Told And Expanded Through Several Major Projects:
Soul Surfer (Book & Film)
Bethany’s 2004 autobiography and the 2011 major motion picture based on her life, focusing on her shark attack, recovery, and return to competitive surfing.
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Unstoppable (Documentary)
A feature-length documentary film exploring her journey as an elite athlete, wife, and mother—and the faith that has carried her through it all.
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Books & Resources
From Body & Soul to children’s books and devotionals, Bethany shares tools to live Unstoppable.
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Press & Story Requests
If you’d like to interview Bethany, feature her story, or invite her into a project, share a few details below and our team will respond as soon as we can if it’s a good fit.
