The woman who allegedly inspired Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer has admitted she had a real toy which inspired the name of the series in her her first TV interview.
Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, 58, who has been labelled the “real Martha”, has appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored to “set the record straight after being unmasked by fans” – news of which was met with controversy.
In the series, comedian Richard Gadd plays a fictionalised version of himself who gets stalked by a lonely and mentally ill woman called Martha, whom he meets while working at a pub.
Following the series’ success curious fans have tried to discover the inspirations behind the show, which members of the cast have vehemently discouraged.
It comes after Richard Gadd urged Baby Reindeer fans to stop trying to uncover the identities of the real people who inspired the Netflix show.
Interview came after Richard Gadd took ‘Baby Reindeer’ to ‘Hollywood’
Morgan’s announcement of the interview arrived hours before Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, co-star Nava Mau and series director Weronika Tofilska participated in a panel discussion about the show in Los Angeles.
The event was held to stir up interest among TV awards voters in Hollywood. Both Gadd and Gunning are strongly expected to receive Emmy and Golden Globe nominations in the forthcoming awards race.
Jacob Stolworthy10 May 2024 08:30
‘Baby Reindeer’ fans left uncomfortable with Piers Morgan interview
Piers Morgan Uncensored viewers are feeling guilty about watching the host’s interview with the “real” Martha.
News of the interview was met with controversy after some viewers questioned the ethics behind Morgan’s interview with the woman whose alleged campaign of stalking and harassment inspired the series.
Jacob Stolworthy10 May 2024 08:00
‘Real Martha’ says she felt ‘used’ by Piers Morgan
The woman who allegedly inspired the stalker character in Baby Reindeer is not happy about her interview with Piers Morgan.
Earlier this week, Morgan interviewed Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, who said she wanted to ”set the record straight” about details related to the show, which Netflix and the show’s creator and star Richard Gadd have said are real.
Harvey has now said she she felt “used” by Morgan, who she said placed “a heavy emphasis” on the thousands of emails she allegedly sent Baby Reindeer creator and lead star Richard Gadd.
Jacob Stolworthy10 May 2024 07:30
Harvey got ‘bog standard’ grades in her law degree
Fiona Harvey said she got “bog standard” grades in her law degree from Aberdeen University. “I got alright grades, not top of the year or anything,” she said.
When challenged by Morgan, she would not specify the exact grade and claimed she could not remember as the course involved 13 subjects. She claimed she went on to study politics after her law course.
Alexander Butler10 May 2024 07:00
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Baby Reindeer viewers question Piers Morgan’s ‘unethical’ interview with ‘real Martha’
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‘Real Martha’ says she hasn’t seen Baby Reindeer and calls series ‘misogynistic’
Alexander Butler10 May 2024 02:00
‘Real’ Martha sends message to Richard Gadd over Baby Reindeer: ‘Get a job’
‘Real’ Martha sends message to Richard Gadd over Baby Reindeer: ‘Get a job’
Fiona Harvey, who allegedly inspired the character of Martha in Richard Gadd’s Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has told the comedian to “get a life” and claimed she claimed she is exploring options to take legal action against Gadd and the streaming giant. The 58-year-old lawyer gave an interview to Piers Morgan Uncensored on Thursday, 9 May, to “set the record straight after being unmasked by fans”. Gadd, who plays a fictionalised version of himself who gets stalked by a lonely and mentally ill woman called Martha, has urged viewers to stop trying to uncover the identities of real people who inspired the show. Harvey said her message to Gadd was: “Leave me alone please, get a life, get a proper job. I am horrified at what you’ve done.”
Alexander Butler10 May 2024 01:00
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