‘Holmies’ Express Their Elizabeth Holmes Fandom Online and In Court

She was once revered as one of the brightest young entrepreneurs alive, but Elizabeth Holmes is now on trial for allegedly defrauding investors. She’s still quite popular, and even has groupies, dubbed “Holmies.” Across social media, they are a phenomenon, adopting her signature black turtleneck. Some, like Lindsey Leonard, even attempt to imitate Holmes’ deep one-of-a-kind voice. But one of Holmes’ Stanford University professors can’t believe people are inspired by her “evil behavior.”