Marcia Clark was first thrust into the spotlight when she served as the lead prosecutor on the O.J. Simpson trial. Her name, credentials, and even appearance were widely discussed throughout the murder case which still catches the media’s attention today.
Following the infamous events in the '90s, Marcia, now 65, continued her career in law. She expanded her skills to penning both fiction and nonfiction books and lending her services to several TV series. Some are saying her latest, The Fix on ABC, is inspired by her experience with O.J. Simpson. Here’s what to know about Marcia and her new show.
Sum it up: What happened with Marcia Clark during the O.J. Simpson trial?
Marcia was the lead prosecutor on the case, which attempted to charge O.J. with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman in 1994. The sensational 252-day trial ended on October 3, 1995, when O.J. was acquitted. Marcia suffered severe media scrutiny throughout the months, on everything from her custody battle to her haircut.
And What About Marcia and Christopher Darden?
After the 2016 series, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, rumors circulated that Marcia (played by Sarah Paulson in the show) and Christopher Darden (played by Sterling K. Brown), her fellow prosecutor, had a romantic relationship. She neither confirmed nor denied the fact when Ellen DeGeneres confronted her with the question, though Christopher told ET that they were “more than friends."
What Books Has She Written?
Marcia has written 10 books. She chronicled her account with O.J. in Without a Doubt, which reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. According to her website, it’s the only nonfiction tome she’s published.
She’s also penned two popular mysteries series, The Samantha Brinkman series and The Rachel Knight series. The former comprises three books, and the latter is made up of four. She’s also published two short stories related to the Rachel Knight collection.
Marcia Clark's Best Books
Without a Doubt
Blood Defense
If I'm Dead
Guilt by Association
And What Exactly Is The Fix?
The Fix is Marcia’s latest project. She's a co-creator on the ABC show that follows Los Angeles prosecutor Maya Travis (Robin Tunney) who moved to Oregon after losing a high-profile case. She’s forced to face her demon once again, when the alleged killer, Sevvy Johnson (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) is accused of another murder years later. Several publications have claimed the series is a fictionalized "do-over" of the O.J. Simpson trial.
Marcia is also the host of a new A&E show called, The First 48: Marcia Clark Investigates. During each episode, she takes a closer look at the cases of Casey Anthony, Robert Blake, and more.
Megan Stein is the executive editor for The Pioneer Woman, and oversees entertainment, features, and news for the website. Whether it's catching up on the latest true crime podcast, or re-watching the best '80s movies for the zillionth time, she's always here to talk about anything and everything relating to pop culture.
