A woman who believes she was an inspiration for 'Baby Reindeer' is suing Netflix
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A woman who believes she was an inspiration for 'Baby Reindeer' is suing Netflix

NPR  

A woman who believes she was an inspiration for 'Baby Reindeer' is suing Netflix A Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey has sued Netflix, claiming that she was defamed by the hit series Baby Reindeer. MANDALIT DEL BARCO, BYLINE: In "Baby Reindeer," a struggling comedian and bartender meets an older woman named Martha at a London pub. DEL BARCO: Scottish comedian Richard Gadd wrote, starred in and executive produced "Baby Reindeer," a dark comedy he first told on stage before making it into one of Netflix's biggest new hits. DEL BARCO: A Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey claims the character Martha is based on her.

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The ‘Baby Reindeer’ case against Netflix could hinge on one line: ‘This is a true story’
2 months, 1 week ago

The ‘Baby Reindeer’ case against Netflix could hinge on one line: ‘This is a true story’

LA Times  

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn and Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer.” The pilot episode of Netflix’s hit miniseries “Baby Reindeer” presents viewers with the following message: “This is a true story.” But how much of “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd’s fictionalized retelling of a life-altering encounter with a serial stalker is actually true? John L. Krieger, …

Baby Reindeer: Richard Gadd opens up about Netflix controversy
3 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer: Richard Gadd opens up about Netflix controversy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the show’s release, the “real life” Martha, Fiona …

'Baby Reindeer' is facing a lawsuit — that didn't stop it from winning 6 Emmys
3 months, 1 week ago

'Baby Reindeer' is facing a lawsuit — that didn't stop it from winning 6 Emmys

NPR  

'Baby Reindeer' is facing a lawsuit — that didn't stop it from winning 6 Emmys toggle caption Ed Miller/Netflix Netflix’s darkly comic Baby Reindeer was one of the breakout hits of 2024. On the TV show Piers Morgan Uncensored in May, Harvey called the show “obscene,” and “a work of fiction, it’s a work of hyperbole.” She said she did …

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real Martha’ defamation case against Netflix handed trial date
3 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real Martha’ defamation case against Netflix handed trial date

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fiona Harvey’s defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the Baby Reindeer controversy …

Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd backs dismissal of ‘real Martha’s Netflix lawsuit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd backs dismissal of ‘real Martha’s Netflix lawsuit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd …

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real-life Martha’ is owed an apology, claims TV consultant
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real-life Martha’ is owed an apology, claims TV consultant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Consultant to Ofcom, Duane Dedman, told the Royal Television …

Fiona Harvey sues Netflix for $50m in damages over Baby Reindeer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiona Harvey sues Netflix for $50m in damages over Baby Reindeer

The Independent  

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Woman who says she’s the real Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix for defamation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Woman who says she’s the real Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix for defamation

Associated Press  

A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” sued the streaming giant Thursday for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages. “Defendants told these lies, and never stopped, because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money.” Harvey also never previously …

‘Baby Reindeer’ lawsuit: Alleged ‘real Martha’ seeks $170 million from Netflix
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Baby Reindeer’ lawsuit: Alleged ‘real Martha’ seeks $170 million from Netflix

LA Times  

The woman who allegedly inspired the serial stalker character at the center of Netflix’s hit miniseries “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streaming giant for negligence and defamation. Fiona Harvey filed a $170-million complaint Thursday in United States district court in California, alleging that Netflix and “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd told “brutal lies” about her in an effort to “attract …

Netflix CEO puts Baby Reindeer success purely down to one thing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix CEO puts Baby Reindeer success purely down to one thing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The CEO of Netflix has …

Baby Reindeer actor says she ‘didn’t know anything’ about real Martha as pressure grows on Netflix
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer actor says she ‘didn’t know anything’ about real Martha as pressure grows on Netflix

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. TalkTV host Morgan interviewed Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, who …

Who is Fiona Harvey? Baby Reindeer's real-life ‘Martha’ threatens legal action against Netflix
7 months ago

Who is Fiona Harvey? Baby Reindeer's real-life ‘Martha’ threatens legal action against Netflix

Hindustan Times  

The drama around Netflix's Baby Reindeer has surged in the last few weeks. Fiona Harvey went on to publicly confirm that she was the person, who inspired the character of Martha in Baby Reindeer. And we met, two or three times.” Fiona threatens legal action Fiona also issued a statement, as per Deadline, where she said that she is planning …

Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd cuts a dejected figure amid show backlash
7 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd cuts a dejected figure amid show backlash

Daily Mail  

Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd cut a dejected figure as he emerged with a female friend in north London as the controversy surrounding his shocking Netflix series continues to rumble on. The actor, 35, was spotted heading down his local high street days after the 'real' Martha Fiona Harvey branded him a 'psychopath' in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, …

Piers Morgan isn’t the problem with the Baby Reindeer interview – we are
7 months, 1 week ago

Piers Morgan isn’t the problem with the Baby Reindeer interview – we are

The Independent  

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The Baby Reindeer fallout: What will happen next in 2024's biggest TV controversy?
7 months, 1 week ago

The Baby Reindeer fallout: What will happen next in 2024's biggest TV controversy?

BBC  

The Baby Reindeer fallout: What will happen next in 2024's biggest TV controversy? Piers Morgan Uncensored Last week, Fiona Harvey appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored following claims that she inspired the character of Martha Fiona Harvey is the woman that internet sleuths have claimed is the real-life Martha Scott in Baby Reindeer – a character based on a woman who …

Did Netflix do enough to protect real-life 'Martha's' identity?
7 months, 1 week ago

Did Netflix do enough to protect real-life 'Martha's' identity?

Daily Mail  

From their Scottish accents to their similar physical appearances, Baby Reindeer's 'Martha' bears undoubtable similarities to Richard Gadd's alleged real-life stalker Fiona Harvey. Since the real-life Martha last night revealed herself as 58-year-old Fiona Harvey on Piers Morgan Uncensored, MailOnline takes a look at some key parallels between the two women. Many views of the show took to social media …

Baby Reindeer: Netflix receives official warning from UK Government over safeguarding concern
7 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer: Netflix receives official warning from UK Government over safeguarding concern

Hindustan Times  

Netflix is in trouble with the UK Government. The streaming giant's OTT hit Baby Reindeer, which is on track to become the most streamed series in the world, has sparked a firestorm of criticism. Baby Reindeer's real life Martha Fiona Harvey has spoken out about his portrayal in the series UK Govt warns Netflix over Baby Reindeer crisis When Baby …

I'm a psychiatrist and I do not believe Fiona Harvey was lying to Piers Morgan - this is why: Dr MAX PEMBERTON
7 months, 1 week ago

I'm a psychiatrist and I do not believe Fiona Harvey was lying to Piers Morgan - this is why: Dr MAX PEMBERTON

Daily Mail  

For the first 20 minutes of her interview with Piers Morgan, I believed every word that 58-year-old Fiona Harvey said. After weeks of speculation, Fiona Harvey - a woman whose alleged behaviour has brought her the unenviable accolade of the country’s most talked about stalker - broke cover Piers Morgan with Fiona Harvey, the inspiration for Baby Reindeer's character Martha, …

How Baby Reindeer compares to real-life 'Martha' Fiona Harvey's version of events: From it all starting over a free cup of tea to 41,000 emails and heckling at a comedy show
7 months, 1 week ago

How Baby Reindeer compares to real-life 'Martha' Fiona Harvey's version of events: From it all starting over a free cup of tea to 41,000 emails and heckling at a comedy show

Daily Mail  

Piers Morgan's bombshell interview with the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer has left most viewers with more questions than answers. Fiona Harvey, a 58-year-old Scottish woman and allegedly the 'real' Martha, slammed her depiction in the hit Netflix series last night saying 'It's a work of fiction', while insisting 'I'm not a stalker'. Graph comparing the two stories between the …

Viewers horrified by Piers Morgan’s ‘excruciating’ ‘unethical’ interview with real-life Baby Reindeer Martha
7 months, 1 week ago

Viewers horrified by Piers Morgan’s ‘excruciating’ ‘unethical’ interview with real-life Baby Reindeer Martha

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The woman who allegedly inspired …

Real Martha Baby Reindeer: Oh, God, the saga is getting even weirder.
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Martha Baby Reindeer: Oh, God, the saga is getting even weirder.

Slate  

The fallout from Netflix’s hit miniseries Baby Reindeer has already been, as my colleague Imogen West-Knights wrote last week, considerable: Internet sleuths quickly ascertained the identity of the woman they believed to be the basis for the show’s stalker character, and she then claimed in an interview that it was actually the show’s creator who was stalking her. Harvey denied …

Baby Reindeer row over 'highly irresponsible' Piers Morgan interview
7 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer row over 'highly irresponsible' Piers Morgan interview

Daily Mail  

A row has exploded over a 'highly irresponsible' TV interview with the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer. Baby Reindeer's 'Martha' tonight revealed her real name was Fiona Harvey - but furiously denied stalking comic Richard Gadd and said she would take Netflix to court over the drama. In a bombshell interview Ms Harvey, 58, said she had only met the …

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real Martha’ says she felt ‘used’ by Piers Morgan
7 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer’s ‘real Martha’ says she felt ‘used’ by Piers Morgan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier this week, Morgan interviewed Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, …

Baby Reindeer's real-life Martha speaks out, calls Netflix & Richard Gadd liars, ‘I only sent him a handful of emails’
7 months, 1 week ago

Baby Reindeer's real-life Martha speaks out, calls Netflix & Richard Gadd liars, ‘I only sent him a handful of emails’

Hindustan Times  

Netflix's Baby Reindeer, touted as a true story based on Fiona Harvey's experiences, has captivated audiences worldwide. Baby Reindeer's real life Martha Fiona Harvey has spoken out about his portrayal in the series The alleged stalker is also planning to file a lawsuit against Netflix and the series director Richard Gadd. I wouldn’t give credence to something like that, and …

Baby Reindeer's Real-Life Martha Calls The Show 'Defamatory' And Richard Gadd 'Epitome Of Misogyny' In Tell-All Interview
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer's Real-Life Martha Calls The Show 'Defamatory' And Richard Gadd 'Epitome Of Misogyny' In Tell-All Interview

ABP News  

Baby Reindeer Real-Life Martha Interview: Netflix's latest psychological thriller, ‘Baby Reindeer,’ has captivated audiences with its disturbing portrayal of stalking. Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha, in an interview with Piers Morgan, claimed that the events in the series are "completely untrue" and "defamatory.” She also denied doing things that were shown in the series including sending numerous emails, attacking someone, …

I'm the real 'Martha' but I didn't do half of what Baby Reindeer accused me of! Fiona Harvey says she inspired Netflix stalker - yet insists she didn't send Richard Gadd 41,000 emails, only met him th
7 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm the real 'Martha' but I didn't do half of what Baby Reindeer accused me of! Fiona Harvey says she inspired Netflix stalker - yet insists she didn't send Richard Gadd 41,000 emails, only met him th

Daily Mail  

Baby Reindeer's 'Martha' tonight revealed her real name was Fiona Harvey - but furiously denied stalking comic Richard Gadd and said she would take Netflix to court over the drama. In a bombshell interview Ms Harvey, 58, said she had only met the comedian three times and when quizzed on the content of some of the messages she admitted sending …

Baby Reindeer: Real-life ‘Martha’ sits down for tell-all Piers Morgan interview
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer: Real-life ‘Martha’ sits down for tell-all Piers Morgan interview

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The woman who allegedly inspired Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series Baby …

Woman claiming to be real Martha tells Piers Morgan ‘Baby Reindeer’ is ‘hyperbole’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Woman claiming to be real Martha tells Piers Morgan ‘Baby Reindeer’ is ‘hyperbole’

LA Times  

Will the real Martha Scott please stand up? At least one woman has now done so: In an interview with British television presenter Piers Morgan that was posted to his YouTube channel on Thursday, 58-year-old Scotswoman Fiona Harvey claims to be the basis for the deranged stalker of Richard Gadd’s surprise Netflix hit “Baby Reindeer.” The series professes in a …

Baby Reindeer true story: Martha’s real identity and the Netflix show’s messy aftermath.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer true story: Martha’s real identity and the Netflix show’s messy aftermath.

Slate  

I wondered, while I was watching Baby Reindeer, what kind of aftermath a show like that might have. As I made my way through all seven episodes, I thought that people would undoubtedly try to find the real-life inspiration for the character Martha, the stalker obsessing over Donny, Gadd’s fictionalized version of himself. It’s fairly damning, particularly since Netflix put …

The real-life 'Martha' from Baby Reindeer is now targeting ME: I've had a four-day barrage of non-stop calls and terrifying messages just like on the Netflix show, writes NEIL SEARS. As I type, the ph
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The real-life 'Martha' from Baby Reindeer is now targeting ME: I've had a four-day barrage of non-stop calls and terrifying messages just like on the Netflix show, writes NEIL SEARS. As I type, the ph

Daily Mail  

The most recent voicemail message was the most chilling. For this was the real-life 'Martha', the woman portrayed as a sick serial stalker in the hit Netflix television show Baby Reindeer, speaking to my answerphone last weekend, the culmination of a four-day barrage of calls and voicemails. Neil Sears met the real-life Martha at her new, one-bedroom council flat in …

'I'm the victim. He's written a bloody show about me': The alleged female stalker whose story has gripped the world in Netflix hit baby Reindeer tells HER side of the story and claims 'I'm being bulli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'I'm the victim. He's written a bloody show about me': The alleged female stalker whose story has gripped the world in Netflix hit baby Reindeer tells HER side of the story and claims 'I'm being bulli

Daily Mail  

Pity was the first emotion Richard Gadd felt when he clapped eyes on the woman who would become his stalker. Viewed more than 13 million times in the past fortnight and reaching number one in the Netflix charts in 30 countries, including the UK and the U.S., Gadd wrote and directed the seven-part mini-series in which he stars as Donny …

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning urges fans not to look for ‘real’ Martha
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning urges fans not to look for ‘real’ Martha

The Independent  

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Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd says telling story about sexual assault ‘saved my life’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd says telling story about sexual assault ‘saved my life’

The Independent  

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Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd responds to speculation over show’s real-life characters
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd responds to speculation over show’s real-life characters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday evening, Gadd addressed some viewers’ intrigue about …

Baby Reindeer creator asks fans to stop hunting down the real people from the Netflix show
8 months ago

Baby Reindeer creator asks fans to stop hunting down the real people from the Netflix show

ABC  

Baby Reindeer, the Netflix limited series from comedian Richard Gadd, has become an unlikely hit for the streaming service. But in the short time since the series release, online sleuths have launched a mission to find the "real Martha" without regard for the living people behind the unbelievable true story. Trauma shared with millions In his promotion of the show, …

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