Cindy Holland
Cindy Holland, born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1968, is the behind-the-scenes architect of Netflix’s original content empire. As VP of Original Content, she greenlit juggernauts like "House of Cards" and "Stranger Things," turning Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse. Known for her sharp instincts and no-nonsense approach, Holland’s influence reshaped TV, making binge-watching a cultural phenomenon. But her abrupt departure in 2020 amid a high-profile shakeup left industry insiders buzzing. Was it just business, or something more personal? Either way, Holland’s legacy as the queen of streaming is cemented—she changed the way the world watches TV.