April 14th 2024.
Netflix star Richard Gadd has opened up about his experience being stalked for many years, reassuring his fans that he is doing okay. The 34-year-old comedian shared his harrowing story in the series Baby Reindeer, which is based on his one-man show of the same name. In the series, Gadd plays the struggling comic Donny Dunn, who becomes the target of a woman named Martha's obsession.
At first, their interactions seem innocent and friendly, but Martha quickly becomes obsessive, bombarding Donny with thousands of emails and voicemails and even showing up at his workplace and home. The series also depicts the traumatic events of sexual assault and the police's failure to help, leaving viewers horrified and concerned for Gadd's well-being.
After the series reached number one on Netflix's Top 10 TV programmes in the UK, Gadd took to social media to thank his fans for their support and reassured them that he is doing okay. He had previously spoken about suffering from something similar to PTSD and undergoing various forms of therapy to cope with the trauma.
In an interview with The Times, Gadd shared that he has become more cautious around people and it takes him a long time to trust them due to his past experiences. He used to enter situations with abandon, but now he is more guarded.
The series has received an outpouring of support from viewers, with many expressing how powerful and impactful it was. One fan even shared their personal experience with exploitation and abuse, saying that watching the show made them feel less alone in the world. Others praised the writing, acting, cinematography, and score, calling it a perfect production.
Gadd also addressed the unique approach he took in depicting stalking, wanting to show the human side of the stalker rather than the typical portrayal of a mysterious and seductive figure. He wanted to shed light on the fact that stalking is a mental illness and show the layers of it in a way that hasn't been done on television before.
Although revisiting the worst period of his life was challenging, Gadd felt it was necessary to tell his story and bring awareness to the issue of stalking. He compared it to running back towards an awful fire, but he knew it was important to share his experience.
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