Baby Reindeer Drama: Real-Life Story Behind the Netflix Hit
It’s been quite the month for those involved in the real-life story behind Netflix smash hit Baby Reindeer. Created by Richard Gadd, 34, the popular drama series is said to be based on a true story, following his character Donny after meeting a woman named Martha who slowly becomes obsessed with him. After an initially friendly and innocent encounter, Martha’s actions soon turn sinister as she begins waiting outside Donny’s house, sending him numerous emails, and harassing members of his family. Since the series debuted on Netflix, sleuths apparently tracked down the ‘Real Martha’, who is believed to be a woman called Fiona Harvey.
The Real Martha Unveiled
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Fiona, 54, a lawyer, vowed to challenge Richard Gadd and Netflix in the courts, denying that many of the events depicted in the series even took place. But it seems Richard isn’t the only person to have come into unwanted contact with Fiona, with several big names apparently receiving unsolicited communication from her in the past.
Richard Gadd’s Ordeal
Richard Gadd has been revealing details about his unfortunate encounter with the ‘real-life Martha’ (who appears to be Fiona Harvey) since he first debuted his one-man comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. During his ordeal, Richard claimed to have been sent thousands of emails, to have been stalked outside of his home, and that members of his family, including his girlfriend at the time, were harassed. Fans of the Netflix adaptation were so concerned for him after watching the series that he had to assure them that everything is going alright for him these days.
Janey Godley’s Encounter
Scottish stand-up comedian Janey Godley realized that she had also been hounded by the ‘real-life Martha’ at one stage. On Piers Morgan’s show, Fiona denied being a stalker and refuted the events depicted in Baby Reindeer. However, Janey revealed that Fiona had been replying to several of her tweets over the years, many of which were about the Labour Party.
Sir Keir Starmer’s Experience
Claims have been made that Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer was ‘bombarded’ by over ‘200 chilling emails’ by Fiona Harvey. Fiona sent several emails to Sir Keir, insulting him and his colleagues, even threatening him. Fiona is yet to publicly respond to these reports.
Laura Wray’s Concerns
Laura Wray, the widow of former Labour MP Jimmy Wray, has admitted to being worried that Fiona Harvey will ‘come for her again’ after the release of the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Despite Fiona denying harassment claims, Laura fears for her safety.
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