May 13th 2024.
In a shocking revelation, comedian Janey Godley has shared that she too has been hounded by the real Martha, portrayed in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. The series, based on a true story, follows the character Donny and his encounter with Martha, a woman who becomes obsessed with him and begins stalking him.
As the series progresses, Martha's obsession turns more sinister, with her waiting outside Donny's house, sending thousands of emails, and even harassing his parents and becoming violent towards his girlfriend. While the creator of the show, Richard Gadd, urged viewers not to try and uncover Martha's real identity, internet sleuths quickly found her. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Fiona Harvey, the real Martha, described the show as a work of fiction and denied stalking Gadd in real life.
However, it seems that Gadd was not the only one who received messages from Harvey. Scottish actress and comedian Janey Godley has now come forward and shared that she too has discovered messages from Harvey on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a clip shared on social media, an account believed to be Harvey's can be seen replying to several of Godley's posts and tagging her. The posts seem to be from 2016, while Harvey's account has not been used since 2018.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Harvey denied several aspects of the show, including sexually assaulting Gadd, assaulting his girlfriend, and launching at him across a bar. However, she later spoke out and said she felt used by Morgan, claiming that the interview was set up to catch her off guard. Meanwhile, Morgan described the interaction as a "sparring match" and claimed that Harvey had lied.
Gadd, who urged viewers not to uncover Martha's real identity, wanted Baby Reindeer to be a three-dimensional and nuanced portrayal of his experience with stalking. He stated that his idea of a stalker was different from what actually happened and that he saw Martha as a vulnerable person who needed help.
In Parliament, Netflix insisted that they took all reasonable precautions to disguise the real identities of those involved in the story. Policy chief Benjamin King stated that they did not want to anonymize the story to the point where it is no longer Gadd's story, as that would undermine the show's intent. He also added that it is difficult to control what viewers do, especially in a world where everything is amplified on social media.
In conclusion, the series Baby Reindeer, which is available to stream on Netflix, sheds light on the devastating effects of stalking and the need for society to pay attention to the mental health of both the victim and the perpetrator. On the other hand, the Piers Morgan Uncensored interview with Fiona Harvey has sparked controversy and backlash for its unethical and irresponsible nature.
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