Janey Godley’s Encounter with ‘Real Martha’
Comedian Janey Godley recently revealed her surprising connection to the ‘real Martha’ portrayed in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer, Fiona Harvey. The series, based on a true story, follows the character Donny as he encounters a woman named Martha, whose obsession with him escalates into stalking.
Martha’s Denial and Response
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Harvey clarified that the show was a work of fiction and denied the stalking allegations portrayed in the series. She mentioned taking legal action and emphasized that the depiction of her behavior was exaggerated.
Janey Godley’s Discovery
Janey Godley, a Scottish actress and comedian, shared her own experience of receiving messages from Harvey on social media platform X. The messages, dating back to 2016, included references to Janey’s posts and requests for direct messages.
Harvey’s Side of the Story
During an Uncensored interview, Harvey disputed several events depicted in the Netflix series and expressed feeling ‘used’ by the interview process. She highlighted discrepancies between the show and her real-life actions.
Netflix’s Response
Netflix defended the portrayal in Baby Reindeer, stating that they took precautions to protect the identities of those involved in the story. Policy chief Benjamin King emphasized the importance of storytelling while acknowledging the challenges of viewer interpretation and social media amplification.
Conclusion
Despite the controversies surrounding the real-life events and their on-screen adaptation, Baby Reindeer continues to be available for streaming on Netflix, while Piers Morgan’s Uncensored interviews can be viewed on YouTube.
