Poster for the movie The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

2012 • 100 minutes
Documentary

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

Picture of Jacqueline Siegel

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

Picture of David Siegel

David Siegel

Self

Picture of Virginia Nebab

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Picture of Katie Stam

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

Picture of Lorraine Barrett

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

Picture of June Downs

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

Picture of Phillip Froehlich

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

Picture of Marissa Gaspay

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

Picture of Tina Martinez

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

Picture of Jonquil Peed

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

Picture of Wendy Ponce

Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

Picture of Richard Siegel

Richard Siegel

Self - Son

Picture of Victoria Siegel

Victoria Siegel

Self - Daughter

Picture of Terry Vaughn

Terry Vaughn

Self - Westgate Employee

Picture of Cliff Wright

Cliff Wright

Self - Limo Driver

Picture of Alyse Zwick

Alyse Zwick

Self - Miss New York 2009

Picture of George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Picture of Laura Bush

Laura Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Picture of Steve Kroft

Steve Kroft

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)