June 6th 2024.
The highly anticipated Netflix series, Baby Reindeer, has been making headlines recently due to a lawsuit filed by the alleged 'real Martha' of the show, Fiona Harvey. The harrowing series, created by and starring Richard Gadd, follows the story of Donny Dunn, an aspiring comedian who becomes the target of an obsessive stalker named Martha.
As the seven-part series unfolds, Dunn's life becomes a living nightmare as Martha begins to stalk him relentlessly, sending thousands of emails and even harassing his loved ones. Since the release of the show, internet sleuths have uncovered Martha's social media profiles, and the woman claiming to be her has given several interviews, including a controversial appearance on Piers Morgan's show.
Harvey, who is 58 years old, is now reportedly suing Netflix for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of her right of publicity. According to Variety, she is seeking damages of at least $170,000,000. The lawsuit alleges that the show's creators, Netflix and Richard Gadd, told 'brutal lies' about Harvey, including that she is a twice-convicted stalker and a sexual assaulter.
During an uncensored interview, Harvey spoke out against the show, calling it a work of fiction and hyperbole. She denied several of the events portrayed in the series, including sexually assaulting Gadd and physically attacking him in a bar. She also revealed that she will be taking legal action against the show's creators.
In a previous interview, Gadd explained that he wanted Baby Reindeer to be a three-dimensional and nuanced portrayal of his real-life experience with stalking. He wanted to challenge the common misconception that stalkers are psychopathic and instead show the vulnerability of the person behind the behavior. While there is no clear moral lesson to take away from the show, Gadd hopes that it will shed light on the need for help for those struggling with mental health issues.
Gadd has also stated that he has no intention of revealing the real-life identities of the characters in the show, emphasizing that it is a work of fiction and should be enjoyed as such. He has expressed his disappointment with internet sleuths trying to uncover the true identities of the characters and has no plans to comment on the matter further.
The Agency reached out to Netflix, Richard Gadd, and Fiona Harvey's representatives for comment. Baby Reindeer is currently available to watch on Netflix. If you have a celebrity story or any related content, please reach out to our entertainment team through email, phone, or our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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