May 11th 2024.
Miranda Cosgrove, known for her roles in popular 2000s children's shows such as Drake & Josh and iCarly, recently opened up about a traumatic experience that still haunts her to this day. It was eight years ago when her stalker took his own life on her property, leaving her feeling uneasy and unsafe in her own home.
After watching the Netflix drama Baby Reindeer, which follows the story of a man who is stalked by a woman named Martha, Cosgrove was reminded of her own ordeal. In 2016, a man who had been stalking her entered her yard, set himself on fire, and ultimately shot himself. This tragic event left her with painful memories and a constant sense of fear.
The stalker had a history of violence, having previously shot and injured a woman who resembled Cosgrove outside of her home in Los Angeles. Despite the traumatic experience, Cosgrove still lives in the same property, but often chooses to stay with her parents for comfort and safety.
She shared her feelings about her home, saying, "I just don't feel super safe in that house. For two years after it happened, I wouldn't really stay there." However, when she was in a relationship, having someone with her made her feel less scared. But even now, she admits that being there alone can be difficult for her.
Despite her own experiences with a stalker, Cosgrove was able to watch Baby Reindeer and was impressed by the creator, Richard Gadd's, honest portrayal of trauma. She commended him for his bravery in revisiting his own traumatic experiences and portraying them on screen.
In the show, Gadd's character is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott after he serves her a free cup of tea at the pub where he works. The show became a huge hit on Netflix, but some viewers took it upon themselves to try and uncover the "real Martha." This caused Gadd to speak out and ask for her anonymity to be respected.
One woman, believed to be the inspiration behind the character, a Scottish lawyer named Fiona Harvey, was forced to share her side of the story on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She denied stalking Gadd in real life and stated that the show was a work of fiction. However, she also mentioned that she was considering taking legal action against both Gadd and Netflix.
Baby Reindeer is still available to stream on Netflix, and Cosgrove continues to work as an actress, most recently appearing in the film Mother of the Bride. She has been in the entertainment industry since she was a child and remains a beloved figure to many fans.
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