Shanna Moakler has opened up about her decision to appear in Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, admitting that she now wishes she had not participated in the documentary.
Moakler discussed her concerns during the September 10 episode of Jana Kramer’s I Do, Part 2 podcast. She explained that she had reservations about how her story might ultimately be presented.
The comments come weeks after Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear premiered on Hulu and Disney+. The documentary explores the Blink-182 drummer’s life, career, relationships, personal struggles and recovery following a near-fatal plane crash. Hulu confirms that the film was made over several years and features people from Barker’s personal and professional life.
Why Shanna Moakler Regrets the Documentary
Moakler said on the podcast that she regrets taking part in the project because she feared she would not be portrayed in the way she felt was fair.
Importantly, she said she had not watched the finished documentary herself. Her concerns were instead shaped by her previous experience with Barker’s 2015 memoir, Can I Say.
Moakler has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the way she felt she was represented in that book. According to her recent podcast discussion, that experience made her question why she agreed to participate in the documentary as well.
Moakler Had a Similar Experience With Travis Barker’s Memoir
The former couple’s complicated history is an important part of the story.
Moakler and Barker were married for several years before finalising their divorce in 2008. They share two children, Landon and Alabama Barker. Moakler also has a daughter, Atiana De La Hoya, from her previous relationship with boxer Oscar De La Hoya.
Barker’s documentary revisits different stages of his life, including his rise as a musician, personal struggles and the events that shaped him.
The film was directed by Michael Dwyer and Justin Krook. According to the Los Angeles Times, production began in 2017 and ultimately continued for nearly a decade.
What Shanna Moakler Discussed in the Film
Although Moakler now regrets participating, she did contribute personal memories to the documentary.
Her interview included recollections from the early years of her relationship with Barker. She also discussed his struggles with substance use during their relationship.
The documentary’s broader focus, however, is Barker’s life and career rather than solely his former marriage. Hulu describes the film as an intimate portrait covering his journey from his early life to his success with Blink-182 and the trauma surrounding his plane crash.
Travis Barker’s Documentary Looks at His Life and Career
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear was released on August 13, 2026. It is available through Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally, according to Hulu’s official release information.
The documentary was produced by Media Weaver Entertainment and directed by Dwyer and Krook. It features Barker alongside collaborators, cultural figures and members of his family and wider circle.
The film also explores Barker’s survival and recovery after the 2008 plane crash that killed four people. Barker was one of two survivors.
Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker’s Family History
Moakler and Barker’s relationship has remained part of public interest because of their shared family history.
The former couple married in 2004 and finalised their divorce in 2008. Their children, Landon and Alabama, have both grown up in the public eye.
Barker later married Kourtney Kardashian Barker. Their blended family has also been featured publicly through social media and Kardashian’s reality television work.
Moakler’s latest comments, however, focus specifically on her own experience with Barker’s documentary and her decision to participate in it.
What Happens Next for Shanna Moakler?
For now, Moakler’s comments offer her perspective on a project that documents an important period of her life.
Her criticism does not mean she has watched the finished film. Instead, she has expressed regret over taking part and concerns about how her contribution may have been edited and presented.
Meanwhile, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear remains available to audiences on its streaming platforms. The documentary has also drawn attention for its unusually long production period, with filmmakers spending nearly 10 years documenting Barker’s story.