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For Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims to be the inspiration for Baby Reindeer’s stalker character, the Netflix series’ impressive Emmy recognition is a “slap in the face.” Baby Reindeer earned 11 nominations for the 2024 Emmy Awards — including an Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nomination and nods for creator-star Richard Gadd and costars Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill. But Richard Roth, Harvey’s lawyer, told the Daily Mail that the nominations were the latest “slap in the face” for Harvey — who “suffered a life-changing tragedy” due to Baby Reindeer’s “brutal lies,” he added. “There was some suggestion that the series shouldn’t have been nominated for Emmys because of this ongoing issue,” Roth said. “The Netflix claim that Baby Reindeer is a true story is clearly false.” Now Harvey is living in fear, Roth said. “She’s afraid to go out in case people shout at her in the street,...
- 7/20/2024
- TV Insider
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The lawyer of the woman suing Netflix for how she is allegedly portrayed in its hit drama Baby Reindeer has called its haul of Emmy nominations “a slap in the face.”
Fiona Harvey, a Scottish woman who used to know Richard Gadd, the writer and lead actor of the drama, is suing Netflix for, among other things, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and gross negligence.
This week, her lawyer Richard Roth, told the UK’s Daily Mail that the recognition in the upcoming Awards was the “latest slap in the face” for Harvey who, he said, had suffered “a life-changing tragedy” as a result of the “brutal lies” told about her in the drama.
He said:
“There was some suggestion that the series shouldn’t have been nominated for Emmys because of this ongoing issue. Netflix claim that Baby Reindeer is a true story is clearly false.”
Regarding Harvey,...
Fiona Harvey, a Scottish woman who used to know Richard Gadd, the writer and lead actor of the drama, is suing Netflix for, among other things, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and gross negligence.
This week, her lawyer Richard Roth, told the UK’s Daily Mail that the recognition in the upcoming Awards was the “latest slap in the face” for Harvey who, he said, had suffered “a life-changing tragedy” as a result of the “brutal lies” told about her in the drama.
He said:
“There was some suggestion that the series shouldn’t have been nominated for Emmys because of this ongoing issue. Netflix claim that Baby Reindeer is a true story is clearly false.”
Regarding Harvey,...
- 7/20/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
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Richard Gadd‘s smash Netflix hit Baby Reindeer has landed 11 Emmy nominations.
Among the nearly dozen nods is a best lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for Gadd, as well as best supporting actress nominations in the equivalent category for Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. Tom Goodman-Hill earns a best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.
The series has also nabbed nominations for best limited or anthology series, directing, writing, casting, contemporary costumes, music supervision and picture editing.
Award recognition won’t surprise viewers who closely followed the show and the subsequent fallout. The global phenomenon has become one of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time, accruing 56.6 million views within 26 days of its April 11 release. It is the 10th most-watched English-language program on Netflix. “It’s been an enormous hit around the world,” said Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, stressing...
Among the nearly dozen nods is a best lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for Gadd, as well as best supporting actress nominations in the equivalent category for Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. Tom Goodman-Hill earns a best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.
The series has also nabbed nominations for best limited or anthology series, directing, writing, casting, contemporary costumes, music supervision and picture editing.
Award recognition won’t surprise viewers who closely followed the show and the subsequent fallout. The global phenomenon has become one of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time, accruing 56.6 million views within 26 days of its April 11 release. It is the 10th most-watched English-language program on Netflix. “It’s been an enormous hit around the world,” said Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, stressing...
- 7/17/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Baby Reindeer has cemented its status as one of the breakout hits of 2024 by bagging a total of 11 Emmy nominations, including for best limited or anthology series.
Richard Gadd’s darkly comic “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker has been recognized despite being plagued by controversy over its authenticity and safeguarding processes.
The Netflix drama will compete for best limited series alongside Fargo, Lessons In Chemistry, Ripley, and True Detective: Night Country.
Gadd was nominated for lead actor in a limited series, while he was also recognized in the equivalent writing category.
Related: 2024 Emmy Nominations By Program
His co-stars Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill were also nominated in supporting actor categories. All of the performers, including Gadd, are first-time nominees. Other nominations included costumes, directing, and picture design.
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Drama Since 1960: A Photo Gallery
Baby Reindeer has been a hit...
Richard Gadd’s darkly comic “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker has been recognized despite being plagued by controversy over its authenticity and safeguarding processes.
The Netflix drama will compete for best limited series alongside Fargo, Lessons In Chemistry, Ripley, and True Detective: Night Country.
Gadd was nominated for lead actor in a limited series, while he was also recognized in the equivalent writing category.
Related: 2024 Emmy Nominations By Program
His co-stars Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill were also nominated in supporting actor categories. All of the performers, including Gadd, are first-time nominees. Other nominations included costumes, directing, and picture design.
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Drama Since 1960: A Photo Gallery
Baby Reindeer has been a hit...
- 7/17/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Baby Reindeer became a smashing success on Netflix after its 2024 spring release date. But not everyone was happy about the show’s success.
Shortly after Baby Reindeer premiered, a Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey came forward, claiming to be the inspiration for the “Martha” character. In the show, Martha stalked, harassed, and even groped the main character without his consent. Now, Harvey is claiming Netflix completely destroyed her reputation and is suing the streaming giant for millions.
Although Fiona Harvey has her fair share of critics, she also has supporters too. Many believe Netflix treated her entirely unfairly and want justice for her.
One Baby Reindeer Critic Wants Fiona Harvey To Have An Apology
According to The Sun, at least one critic firmly believes Netflix owes Fiona Harvey an apology.
“On Baby Reindeer the short answer is I have no idea how Netflix can justify saying this is a true...
Shortly after Baby Reindeer premiered, a Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey came forward, claiming to be the inspiration for the “Martha” character. In the show, Martha stalked, harassed, and even groped the main character without his consent. Now, Harvey is claiming Netflix completely destroyed her reputation and is suing the streaming giant for millions.
Although Fiona Harvey has her fair share of critics, she also has supporters too. Many believe Netflix treated her entirely unfairly and want justice for her.
One Baby Reindeer Critic Wants Fiona Harvey To Have An Apology
According to The Sun, at least one critic firmly believes Netflix owes Fiona Harvey an apology.
“On Baby Reindeer the short answer is I have no idea how Netflix can justify saying this is a true...
- 7/5/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
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Richard Gadd is swapping deer for lions — and Netflix for HBO — with his latest series deal.
The “Baby Reindeer” creator/executive producer/star announced six-episode drama series “Lions” as a co-production between HBO and the BBC. The series will air in the U.S. on HBO and stream on Max.
Gadd will serve as the creator, writer, and executive producer, with Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck attached to direct. The official synopsis of the series reads: “When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults — with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way.
The “Baby Reindeer” creator/executive producer/star announced six-episode drama series “Lions” as a co-production between HBO and the BBC. The series will air in the U.S. on HBO and stream on Max.
Gadd will serve as the creator, writer, and executive producer, with Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck attached to direct. The official synopsis of the series reads: “When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults — with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way.
- 6/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Netflix’s Baby Reindeer made a star out of the creator and lead actor, Richard Gadd. The streamer’s dark dramedy dethroned The Witcher as Netflix’s most-watched show of all time. The series’ notoriety is only enhanced by the looming lawsuit that’s being pushed by Fiona Harvey, who claims she’s the inspiration for Martha and the show is grossly misrepresenting her. Despite the controversy, Gadd is parlaying his new success with another series he announced prior to becoming an overnight phenom.
Deadline is reporting that Gadd’s BBC drama, titled Lions, now has the strength of HBO on board. The synopsis, per Deadline, reads, “The series asks ‘What does it mean to be a man?’ When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day,...
Deadline is reporting that Gadd’s BBC drama, titled Lions, now has the strength of HBO on board. The synopsis, per Deadline, reads, “The series asks ‘What does it mean to be a man?’ When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day,...
- 6/27/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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HBO is getting into the Richard Gadd business.
The premium cable network has come on board Lions, the BBC drama series created by the Baby Reindeer creator and star.
The British public broadcaster unveiled the project in February, two months before Gadd became a massive international star thanks to the success of the Netflix dark dramedy, which is one of the streamer’s most-watched shows ever.
The new series asks “What does it mean to be a man?” When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, the series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way.
The premium cable network has come on board Lions, the BBC drama series created by the Baby Reindeer creator and star.
The British public broadcaster unveiled the project in February, two months before Gadd became a massive international star thanks to the success of the Netflix dark dramedy, which is one of the streamer’s most-watched shows ever.
The new series asks “What does it mean to be a man?” When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, the series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way.
- 6/27/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Update (1:58pm Pt): Fiona Harvey legal team responded to accusations made by George Galloway with the following statement: “The statements of George Galloway, a former member of parliament with his own agenda, which vaguely and generally claim that Ms. Harvey stalked him “hundreds of times” forty years ago, has nothing whatsoever to do with what Netflix did to Ms. Harvey in 2024.”
Earlier: British politician and broadcaster George Galloway appeared for an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” and claimed that Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims she is the real-life inspiration for the stalker character Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” stalked him during the 1980s. Harvey is currently suing Netflix and demanding $170 million in damages due to the show’s depiction of Martha. She also went on Morgan’s talk show herself to deny the stalking and allegations that were depicted in the Netflix series.
“I saw her...
Earlier: British politician and broadcaster George Galloway appeared for an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” and claimed that Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims she is the real-life inspiration for the stalker character Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” stalked him during the 1980s. Harvey is currently suing Netflix and demanding $170 million in damages due to the show’s depiction of Martha. She also went on Morgan’s talk show herself to deny the stalking and allegations that were depicted in the Netflix series.
“I saw her...
- 6/26/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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George Galloway, the controversial Scottish politician and TV personality, has said he was “relentlessly” and “physically” stalked by the real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer.
In a clip from a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview, Galloway said the stalking took place in the late 1980s and involved Fiona Harvey calling him “hundreds of times” and “showing up probably hundreds of times at the most inappropriate places.”
“At my office, wherever she discovered that we were, me and my staff and my inner circle, she would breeze in,” he added, saying it began when he was first elected MP for Glasgow Hillhead.
Asked by Morgan if Harvey had ever threatened him, he replied, “No,” but acknowledged he was afraid at times she would harm him. “Yeah, I think when someone’s obsessive, you’re always afraid that obsession might take a sudden twist and potentially a dangerous twist but she never did harm...
In a clip from a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview, Galloway said the stalking took place in the late 1980s and involved Fiona Harvey calling him “hundreds of times” and “showing up probably hundreds of times at the most inappropriate places.”
“At my office, wherever she discovered that we were, me and my staff and my inner circle, she would breeze in,” he added, saying it began when he was first elected MP for Glasgow Hillhead.
Asked by Morgan if Harvey had ever threatened him, he replied, “No,” but acknowledged he was afraid at times she would harm him. “Yeah, I think when someone’s obsessive, you’re always afraid that obsession might take a sudden twist and potentially a dangerous twist but she never did harm...
- 6/26/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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“Baby Reindeer” almost had a very different cast.
In a recent Variety report, a source claims that series creator/writer/star Richard Gadd’s CAA agents “pushed aggressively” for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as stalker Martha in the Netflix show that is billed as being “based on a true story.”
Per Variety, “A knowledgeable source says McCarthy met Gadd about the role but ultimately wasn’t interested. […] Those familiar with the production say Gadd micromanaged casting and fired his CAA agents after they and Netflix pushed aggressively for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as Martha.”
Jessica Gunning was later cast in the role.
The casting news comes as part of accusations lodged against Gadd alleging he manipulated his creative control to prey on potential love interests. “Baby Reindeer” production company Clerkenwell Films investigated and cleared Gadd of wrongdoing after the circulation of an actress’ claims on social media that...
In a recent Variety report, a source claims that series creator/writer/star Richard Gadd’s CAA agents “pushed aggressively” for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as stalker Martha in the Netflix show that is billed as being “based on a true story.”
Per Variety, “A knowledgeable source says McCarthy met Gadd about the role but ultimately wasn’t interested. […] Those familiar with the production say Gadd micromanaged casting and fired his CAA agents after they and Netflix pushed aggressively for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as Martha.”
Jessica Gunning was later cast in the role.
The casting news comes as part of accusations lodged against Gadd alleging he manipulated his creative control to prey on potential love interests. “Baby Reindeer” production company Clerkenwell Films investigated and cleared Gadd of wrongdoing after the circulation of an actress’ claims on social media that...
- 6/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, accused Netflix of defamation and claimed that the streaming giant’s Baby Reindeer series caused her immense harm. Now, her lawyer claims she can’t even go to the grocery store due to the notoriety.
The 49-year-old alleges she is the inspiration behind the Netflix stalking drama and has sued the company for at least $170 million.
Based on the real-life experiences of comedian and writer Richard Gadd, the show depicts Martha Scott, played by Jessica Gunning, as a stalker who targets Gadd’s character after he offers her a free cup of tea in a pub where he works. However, Harvey’s legal team claims that the series has falsely portrayed her as a “twice convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison,” which they argue is defamatory.
Harvey’s attorney, Richard Roth, has argued that his client is not a public figure...
The 49-year-old alleges she is the inspiration behind the Netflix stalking drama and has sued the company for at least $170 million.
Based on the real-life experiences of comedian and writer Richard Gadd, the show depicts Martha Scott, played by Jessica Gunning, as a stalker who targets Gadd’s character after he offers her a free cup of tea in a pub where he works. However, Harvey’s legal team claims that the series has falsely portrayed her as a “twice convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison,” which they argue is defamatory.
Harvey’s attorney, Richard Roth, has argued that his client is not a public figure...
- 6/22/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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“This is a true story.”
So begins “Baby Reindeer,” and those five words, which appear on a title card, have ignited a firestorm of controversy. Now, Netflix’s runaway hit about an aspiring comedian named Donny Dunn is facing uncomfortable scrutiny over its depiction of thinly veiled real-life people.
On June 6, Fiona Harvey filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series falsely presented her as a sexual predator and a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison. “As a result of [Netflix’s] lies, malfeasance and utterly reckless misconduct, Harvey’s life had been ruined,” the suit states. In response, Netflix said it stands by “Baby Reindeer” creator-writer-star Richard Gadd and his “right to tell his story.”
The series, which is poised to become Netflix’s most-streamed show of all time, is also facing questions about whether Gadd engaged in casting couch antics. Two months before Harvey’s suit,...
So begins “Baby Reindeer,” and those five words, which appear on a title card, have ignited a firestorm of controversy. Now, Netflix’s runaway hit about an aspiring comedian named Donny Dunn is facing uncomfortable scrutiny over its depiction of thinly veiled real-life people.
On June 6, Fiona Harvey filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series falsely presented her as a sexual predator and a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison. “As a result of [Netflix’s] lies, malfeasance and utterly reckless misconduct, Harvey’s life had been ruined,” the suit states. In response, Netflix said it stands by “Baby Reindeer” creator-writer-star Richard Gadd and his “right to tell his story.”
The series, which is poised to become Netflix’s most-streamed show of all time, is also facing questions about whether Gadd engaged in casting couch antics. Two months before Harvey’s suit,...
- 6/19/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
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The lawyer suing Netflix over Baby Reindeer has seized on a report in the UK alleging that the streaming giant pushed Richard Gadd into branding the series a true story.
The Sunday Times reported over the weekend that Netflix requested the opening line “this is a true story,” despite some misgivings from Gadd, who wrote and starred in the series.
Richard Roth, the attorney representing Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha, said the accusation suggested that Netflix’s actions over Baby Reindeer went beyond negligence.
“This is far worse than negligence, this is intentional misconduct if they were told, ‘Don’t make it a true story.’ And they said it was true,” Roth told Piers Morgan Uncensored. “They are going to have to show that they have the facts to support their claim.”
Deadline has contacted Netflix for comment. The streaming giant has previously said it will mount a vigorous defense...
The Sunday Times reported over the weekend that Netflix requested the opening line “this is a true story,” despite some misgivings from Gadd, who wrote and starred in the series.
Richard Roth, the attorney representing Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha, said the accusation suggested that Netflix’s actions over Baby Reindeer went beyond negligence.
“This is far worse than negligence, this is intentional misconduct if they were told, ‘Don’t make it a true story.’ And they said it was true,” Roth told Piers Morgan Uncensored. “They are going to have to show that they have the facts to support their claim.”
Deadline has contacted Netflix for comment. The streaming giant has previously said it will mount a vigorous defense...
- 6/19/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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An industry debate about the blurred lines between reality and fiction was always going to take in the ongoing situation with Baby Reindeer – and so it was at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival.
A group of factual producers spoke in a Festival conference session entitled “New Narratives for Documentaries: The Blur Between Reality & Fiction.” The conversation soon turned to Richard Gadd’s Netflix series, which is the subject of a $170 million lawsuit in the U.S.
“It’s amazing for a guy who’s been trying to get his own breakthrough for years, he got it, it just happened in the wrong way,” said veteran British producer Steve Anderson. “It feels like one of those moments where the envelope has just been pushed too much.”
The legal team of Fiona Harvey, the woman identified as being the inspiration for the Martha character in Baby Reindeer, is claiming that the “biggest lie...
A group of factual producers spoke in a Festival conference session entitled “New Narratives for Documentaries: The Blur Between Reality & Fiction.” The conversation soon turned to Richard Gadd’s Netflix series, which is the subject of a $170 million lawsuit in the U.S.
“It’s amazing for a guy who’s been trying to get his own breakthrough for years, he got it, it just happened in the wrong way,” said veteran British producer Steve Anderson. “It feels like one of those moments where the envelope has just been pushed too much.”
The legal team of Fiona Harvey, the woman identified as being the inspiration for the Martha character in Baby Reindeer, is claiming that the “biggest lie...
- 6/18/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
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Netflix’s Baby Reindeer is wildly popular with viewers.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, it’s the 10th most-watched program in Netflix history. On top of that, it earned a whopping 56.5 million viewers within the first 26 days of its release in April.
Word of mouth keeps the drama alive and well on the platform. But as more Netflix subscribers tune in, the real-life Martha’s anger grows. She and her lawyers are pursuing legal action against Netflix and now want the emails in the case to be made public.
Will she get her wish?
Baby Reindeer‘s Real-Life Martha Wants To Clear Her Name
As Baby Reindeer‘s popularity grew, many viewers wanted to learn more about the real woman who inspired the character Martha. They quickly found her — a Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey.
She alleged that after viewers discovered her identity, she received harassing messages from all over the world.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, it’s the 10th most-watched program in Netflix history. On top of that, it earned a whopping 56.5 million viewers within the first 26 days of its release in April.
Word of mouth keeps the drama alive and well on the platform. But as more Netflix subscribers tune in, the real-life Martha’s anger grows. She and her lawyers are pursuing legal action against Netflix and now want the emails in the case to be made public.
Will she get her wish?
Baby Reindeer‘s Real-Life Martha Wants To Clear Her Name
As Baby Reindeer‘s popularity grew, many viewers wanted to learn more about the real woman who inspired the character Martha. They quickly found her — a Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey.
She alleged that after viewers discovered her identity, she received harassing messages from all over the world.
- 6/17/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
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In 2021, The New York Times Magazine published a nearly-10,000-word feature titled “Who Is the Bad Art Friend?” The piece was about a woman named Dawn Dorland, who donated a kidney to a stranger, which she posted about at length in a Facebook group for aspiring writers. Another member of the group, Sonya Larson, wrote a short story inspired by Dorland, prompting an enraged Dorland to sue.
When “Who Is the Bad Art Friend?” was published, it prompted a massive online debate. Some sided with Dorland, arguing that Larson had...
When “Who Is the Bad Art Friend?” was published, it prompted a massive online debate. Some sided with Dorland, arguing that Larson had...
- 6/15/2024
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
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Baby Reindeer is now one of Netflix’s most popular shows of all time.
Officially the 10th most-watched program in the streamer’s history, Richard Gadd’s limited series sat in the top spot worldwide for a month before it was dethroned and accrued 56.5 million views within 26 days of its April 11 release. “It’s been an enormous hit around the world,” Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said.
Audiences were gripped by the story of Donny, an amateur comedian played by Gadd, who, over the course of several years, is harassed, stalked and sent over 41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails by a woman he once pitied. In the program, Martha (played by Jessica Gunning) shows up at his gigs, sexually assaults him and threatens his family as his life slowly derails. He is also sexually abused by a top TV writer and grapples with prolonged drug use.
By the end,...
Officially the 10th most-watched program in the streamer’s history, Richard Gadd’s limited series sat in the top spot worldwide for a month before it was dethroned and accrued 56.5 million views within 26 days of its April 11 release. “It’s been an enormous hit around the world,” Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said.
Audiences were gripped by the story of Donny, an amateur comedian played by Gadd, who, over the course of several years, is harassed, stalked and sent over 41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails by a woman he once pitied. In the program, Martha (played by Jessica Gunning) shows up at his gigs, sexually assaults him and threatens his family as his life slowly derails. He is also sexually abused by a top TV writer and grapples with prolonged drug use.
By the end,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Steve Coogan’s 2022 film about the search for King Richard III’s remains was defamatory to a man portrayed by actor Lee Ingleby, a UK High Court judge has ruled.
Richard Taylor, a former employee at the University of Leicester, is suing the producers of The Lost King, including Coogan, his production company Baby Cow, and distributor Pathe.
Taylor was awarded a preliminary judgment in his favor on Friday, meaning his case can proceed to a full trial, during which Coogan, BBC Studios-owned Baby Cow, and Pathe will defend the portrayal.
Written by Coogan and Jeff Pope, The Lost King depicted Phillipa Langley’s (Sally Hawkins) search to find the controversial king’s skeleton under a car park in Leicester.
Taylor argued that he was painted as being “devious” in “manipulating the public presentation of information about the find, so as unjustly to conceal Philippa Langley’s true role,...
Richard Taylor, a former employee at the University of Leicester, is suing the producers of The Lost King, including Coogan, his production company Baby Cow, and distributor Pathe.
Taylor was awarded a preliminary judgment in his favor on Friday, meaning his case can proceed to a full trial, during which Coogan, BBC Studios-owned Baby Cow, and Pathe will defend the portrayal.
Written by Coogan and Jeff Pope, The Lost King depicted Phillipa Langley’s (Sally Hawkins) search to find the controversial king’s skeleton under a car park in Leicester.
Taylor argued that he was painted as being “devious” in “manipulating the public presentation of information about the find, so as unjustly to conceal Philippa Langley’s true role,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Based on Richard Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show of the same name, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer is based on Gadd’s real-life experience of being stalked by a woman named Martha. The series has surpassed expectations to become one of Netflix’s most popular TV shows of all time, taking its place on the streaming service’s Top 10 list.
With a total of 84.5 million views since its release on April 11th, Baby Reindeer is sitting pretty at the #10 spot, which means that it has bumped the first season of The Witcher off the list entirely. Sorry, Geralt. The list tracks how many views a show gets within its first 91 days on Netflix, and as Baby Reindeer still has a month to go before it reaches that limit, it could very well jump up a few positions.
Related Rebel Moon director’s cuts get new titles and an August release date...
With a total of 84.5 million views since its release on April 11th, Baby Reindeer is sitting pretty at the #10 spot, which means that it has bumped the first season of The Witcher off the list entirely. Sorry, Geralt. The list tracks how many views a show gets within its first 91 days on Netflix, and as Baby Reindeer still has a month to go before it reaches that limit, it could very well jump up a few positions.
Related Rebel Moon director’s cuts get new titles and an August release date...
- 6/11/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Although the official cast list for Dancing With The Stars Season 33 is still unknown, fans are eagerly gossiping about potential cast members. From reality shows to highly-rated dramas, there is no shortage of potential celebrities to step into the ballroom. But will the Baby Reindeer stars make the cut?
At the very least, it’s certainly an interesting idea. Plenty of Netflix subscribers would definitely tune in and see how Baby Reindeer cast members perform.
Read on and learn more about the ongoing conversation.
Could Baby Reindeer & DWTS Make A Good Match?
At first, it seems a little strange to think about Baby Reindeer cast members on the show. However, the DWTS casting department always goes after talent that makes headlines. Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin joined the show back in Season 29. She didn’t perform well, but many tuned in to see the cat enthusiast perform.
Since Baby Reindeer...
At the very least, it’s certainly an interesting idea. Plenty of Netflix subscribers would definitely tune in and see how Baby Reindeer cast members perform.
Read on and learn more about the ongoing conversation.
Could Baby Reindeer & DWTS Make A Good Match?
At first, it seems a little strange to think about Baby Reindeer cast members on the show. However, the DWTS casting department always goes after talent that makes headlines. Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin joined the show back in Season 29. She didn’t perform well, but many tuned in to see the cat enthusiast perform.
Since Baby Reindeer...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
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Fiona Harvey claims to be the inspiration behind the Netflix series Baby Reindeer’s antagonist character, Martha Scott.
While the series is receiving major viewership and critical acclaim, Harvey has a different opinion of the series and is suing the streamer for $170 million. Read on to find out why Harvey is suing Netflix over the major hit series.
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Baby Reindeer is a dark comedy about stalking and its main character, Martha Scott, is based on a woman who allegedly stalked the show’s creator, Richard Gadd. Meanwhile, Fiona Harvey, the woman suing the streaming giant claims to be the inspiration behind Scott’s character. Now, she is suing Netflix for $170 million in a lawsuit filed in California.
According to the Telegraph, Harvey alleges defamation, infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right to publicity, the right to...
Fiona Harvey claims to be the inspiration behind the Netflix series Baby Reindeer’s antagonist character, Martha Scott.
While the series is receiving major viewership and critical acclaim, Harvey has a different opinion of the series and is suing the streamer for $170 million. Read on to find out why Harvey is suing Netflix over the major hit series.
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Baby Reindeer is a dark comedy about stalking and its main character, Martha Scott, is based on a woman who allegedly stalked the show’s creator, Richard Gadd. Meanwhile, Fiona Harvey, the woman suing the streaming giant claims to be the inspiration behind Scott’s character. Now, she is suing Netflix for $170 million in a lawsuit filed in California.
According to the Telegraph, Harvey alleges defamation, infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right to publicity, the right to...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anne Sewell
- Soap Opera Spy
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Fiona Harvey, a Scottish lawyer, has filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix and the creator of the hit series Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd.
The lawsuit, filed in a California court, alleges that the streaming giant and Gadd have engaged in a blatant act of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity.
According to the 34-page complaint, the series, which was marketed as a “true story,” has painted a false and damaging portrait of Harvey, depicting her as a “twice convicted stalker” who “sexually assaulted” Gadd. The lawsuit claims that Netflix and Gadd told these “lies” to over 50 million viewers worldwide, “because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money.”
The plaintiff is seeking a staggering amount in damages, including $50 million in actual damages, $50 million in compensatory damages for “mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of business,...
The lawsuit, filed in a California court, alleges that the streaming giant and Gadd have engaged in a blatant act of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity.
According to the 34-page complaint, the series, which was marketed as a “true story,” has painted a false and damaging portrait of Harvey, depicting her as a “twice convicted stalker” who “sexually assaulted” Gadd. The lawsuit claims that Netflix and Gadd told these “lies” to over 50 million viewers worldwide, “because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money.”
The plaintiff is seeking a staggering amount in damages, including $50 million in actual damages, $50 million in compensatory damages for “mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of business,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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Netflix’s drama series Baby Reindeer hooked viewers from the first episode. Before the series begins, the show informs viewers that the series is based on real events.
Creator Richard Gadd based the series on his 2019 one-man show, Baby Reindeer. Later, Netflix picked it up and adapted it into the drama series fans are familiar with today.
But whatever happened to the real Martha from the show?
Baby Reindeer Creator Acknowledged Martha Was Loosely Based On A Real Woman
Although Baby Reindeer was inspired by true events, creator Richard Gadd always maintained that he took creative elements for the sake of storytelling.
“It’s very emotionally true, obviously: I was severely stalked and severely abused. But we wanted it to exist in the sphere of art, as well as protect the people it’s based on,” Gadd shared with The Guardian.
While the series definitely resonated with viewers, some of those creative liberties enraged others.
Creator Richard Gadd based the series on his 2019 one-man show, Baby Reindeer. Later, Netflix picked it up and adapted it into the drama series fans are familiar with today.
But whatever happened to the real Martha from the show?
Baby Reindeer Creator Acknowledged Martha Was Loosely Based On A Real Woman
Although Baby Reindeer was inspired by true events, creator Richard Gadd always maintained that he took creative elements for the sake of storytelling.
“It’s very emotionally true, obviously: I was severely stalked and severely abused. But we wanted it to exist in the sphere of art, as well as protect the people it’s based on,” Gadd shared with The Guardian.
While the series definitely resonated with viewers, some of those creative liberties enraged others.
- 6/8/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
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Richard Gadd's smash-hit series "Baby Reindeer" is exactly the kind of story that thrives on Netflix. Based on true events that happened to Gadd, the seven-episode drama has been one of the streamer's most discussed original offerings since its debut in April of 2024. Gadd plays a fictionalized version of himself, an aspiring comedian named Donny Dunn who is already failing to address his previous traumas when he meets a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning), who proceeds to stalk him and the people close to him. "Baby Reindeer" is an adaptation of Gadd's award-winning one-man play that he performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, so it's not like this information or the way he, as a survivor, has elected to discuss it is new.
However, bringing the show to Netflix understandably put his story in front of the largest audience possible, and online sleuths who couldn't just respect the...
However, bringing the show to Netflix understandably put his story in front of the largest audience possible, and online sleuths who couldn't just respect the...
- 6/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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Is Netflix sending a message about its support for Baby Reindeer?
The streaming giant has posted Jessica Gunning’s audition tape for Martha in Richard Gadd’s gripping “true story” about his experience with an alleged stalker.
The video is likely a sign that Emmy voting is around the corner, but it dropped just hours after Netflix was slapped with a $170M lawsuit by Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha.
In the 80-second clip, Gunning reads a scene from Baby Reindeer’s first episode, in which Donny (Gadd) and Martha go for coffee and the latter erupts with anger.
See Jessica Gunning's audition tape for her powerful role as Martha in the limited series, Baby Reindeer. From creator and writer Richard Gadd. pic.twitter.com/jzvSPHl78F
— Netflix (@netflix) June 7, 2024
The Clerkenwell Films series is expected to be competitive come awards season and Netflix said it would defend the show “vigorously” against allegations made by Harvey.
The streaming giant has posted Jessica Gunning’s audition tape for Martha in Richard Gadd’s gripping “true story” about his experience with an alleged stalker.
The video is likely a sign that Emmy voting is around the corner, but it dropped just hours after Netflix was slapped with a $170M lawsuit by Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha.
In the 80-second clip, Gunning reads a scene from Baby Reindeer’s first episode, in which Donny (Gadd) and Martha go for coffee and the latter erupts with anger.
See Jessica Gunning's audition tape for her powerful role as Martha in the limited series, Baby Reindeer. From creator and writer Richard Gadd. pic.twitter.com/jzvSPHl78F
— Netflix (@netflix) June 7, 2024
The Clerkenwell Films series is expected to be competitive come awards season and Netflix said it would defend the show “vigorously” against allegations made by Harvey.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Netflix mini-series Baby Reindeer captivated viewers around the world. Richard Gadd created the drama series based on events of his real life, including encounters with a fictionalized version of his stalker he calls “Martha.”
Fiona Harvey later came forward, confessing to be the inspiration for Martha. She even sat down with Piers Morgan to tell her side of the story. Although she adamantly claimed she never watched Baby Reindeer, she also expressed her dissatisfaction with her onscreen portrayal by actress Jessica Gunning.
Now, Harvey is moving forward with a lawsuit against Netflix. Read on to see what the lawsuit entails.
Fiona Harvey Inspired “Martha” In Baby Reindeer — She Wants Compensation
TMZ obtained court documents pertaining to the lawsuit. In the paperwork, Fiona Harvey asserts that Netflix made it far too easy for viewers to track down her true identity.
After the series debuted on Netflix, Harvey claims that people...
Fiona Harvey later came forward, confessing to be the inspiration for Martha. She even sat down with Piers Morgan to tell her side of the story. Although she adamantly claimed she never watched Baby Reindeer, she also expressed her dissatisfaction with her onscreen portrayal by actress Jessica Gunning.
Now, Harvey is moving forward with a lawsuit against Netflix. Read on to see what the lawsuit entails.
Fiona Harvey Inspired “Martha” In Baby Reindeer — She Wants Compensation
TMZ obtained court documents pertaining to the lawsuit. In the paperwork, Fiona Harvey asserts that Netflix made it far too easy for viewers to track down her true identity.
After the series debuted on Netflix, Harvey claims that people...
- 6/7/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
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Exclusive: After Netflix got slapped with a $170M Baby Reindeer lawsuit, Deadline hears that the scandal’s blast radius has been felt on other drama projects inspired by real events.
Sources said the BBC has been fielding a surge in duty of care compliance questions in recent weeks from producers of factual dramas keen to avoid a similar crisis on their shows.
The BBC is currently working on a number of sensitive projects, including a Netflix co-production about the Lockerbie bombing and Kidnapped, a BBC3 series about the abduction of model Chloe Ayling.
Only this week, Deadline revealed that the BBC is working with Dancing Ledge Productions to tell the story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe‘s arbitrary detention in Iran. Production begins this month.
One person said there was “increased awareness” about duty of care issues following the Baby Reindeer scandal and the BBC is helping producers with compliance inquiries. The...
Sources said the BBC has been fielding a surge in duty of care compliance questions in recent weeks from producers of factual dramas keen to avoid a similar crisis on their shows.
The BBC is currently working on a number of sensitive projects, including a Netflix co-production about the Lockerbie bombing and Kidnapped, a BBC3 series about the abduction of model Chloe Ayling.
Only this week, Deadline revealed that the BBC is working with Dancing Ledge Productions to tell the story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe‘s arbitrary detention in Iran. Production begins this month.
One person said there was “increased awareness” about duty of care issues following the Baby Reindeer scandal and the BBC is helping producers with compliance inquiries. The...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Baby Reindeer became one of Netflix’s biggest outings this year, with the miniseries receiving praise from fans and critics alike, as well as becoming one of the service’s most streamed series. The series is actually a semi-autobiographical black comedy and a passion project by Richard Gadd, who wrote the original play and the screenplay for the series and also starred in both these works. But with the series’ rising popularity, the fans began to dig deeper into the real story behind the series, and there have been many speculations about the true identities of the characters depicted in the series.
And while Gadd urged fans not to dig deeper, many real-life people had trouble because they were identified with the characters from the series. The most prominent of these cases is that of Fiona Muir-Harvey, who, herself, claims that she is the inspiration for the character of Martha...
And while Gadd urged fans not to dig deeper, many real-life people had trouble because they were identified with the characters from the series. The most prominent of these cases is that of Fiona Muir-Harvey, who, herself, claims that she is the inspiration for the character of Martha...
- 6/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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Real-Life Martha For Baby Reindeer Sues Netflix For 170 Million Dollars In Defamation Lawsuit ( Photo Credit – Netflix )
Reality is stranger than fiction, especially in the Netflix Hit Series Baby Reindeer case. The viral series made headlines for its heartbreaking and very painfully real storytelling. Baby Reindeer is inspired by the real-life stalking incidents that happened to creator actor Richard Gadd. After rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the series has run into some trouble. A woman named Liona Harvey claims to be the real-life inspiration of Martha, the stalker, who has used Netflix for 170 Million Dollars. Here’s everything we know about the strange lawsuit.
The Scottish woman is suing the streamer, demanding at least $170 million in damages. She claims to be the source of inspiration for Richard Gadd’s popular Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.”
Fiona Harvey has publicly stated in the public eye that Jessica Gunning’s portrayal of...
Reality is stranger than fiction, especially in the Netflix Hit Series Baby Reindeer case. The viral series made headlines for its heartbreaking and very painfully real storytelling. Baby Reindeer is inspired by the real-life stalking incidents that happened to creator actor Richard Gadd. After rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the series has run into some trouble. A woman named Liona Harvey claims to be the real-life inspiration of Martha, the stalker, who has used Netflix for 170 Million Dollars. Here’s everything we know about the strange lawsuit.
The Scottish woman is suing the streamer, demanding at least $170 million in damages. She claims to be the source of inspiration for Richard Gadd’s popular Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.”
Fiona Harvey has publicly stated in the public eye that Jessica Gunning’s portrayal of...
- 6/7/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
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The surprise Netflix hit Baby Reindeer claims to be “a true story,” and we may be about to find out how true it is.
The streamer has been sued for at least $120 million by Fiona Harvey, a Scottish lawyer who claims to be the inspiration for the Baby Reindeer character Martha, per The Hollywood Reporter. Harvey accuses Netflix of defamation, negligence and violating her right to privacy because the show depicts “Martha” as a deranged stalker who commits sexual assault and has spent time in prison for harassment.
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The streamer has been sued for at least $120 million by Fiona Harvey, a Scottish lawyer who claims to be the inspiration for the Baby Reindeer character Martha, per The Hollywood Reporter. Harvey accuses Netflix of defamation, negligence and violating her right to privacy because the show depicts “Martha” as a deranged stalker who commits sexual assault and has spent time in prison for harassment.
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- 6/6/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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Fiona Harvey, known colloquially as the real “Martha” from Netflix’s hit limited series “Baby Reindeer,” has made good on a vow to sue Netflix. Harvey and her attorneys believe Netflix did not live up to a standard of care in protecting her identity. Further, Harvey says many plot points in “Baby Reindeer” are defamatory and simply untrue. She is suing for $170 million.
“Baby Reindeer” was created by Richard Gadd, who stars in the series as a version of himself. The Netflix program is an adaptation of Gadd’s one-man stage show of the same name. The title is derived from a nickname Martha (Fiona in real life) is said to have given Gadd, whose on-screen character is named Donny. In the stage show and the series, Martha stalks Donny, sexually and physically assaults him, and physically assaults his girlfriend. Martha also has a criminal record for stalking others.
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“Baby Reindeer” was created by Richard Gadd, who stars in the series as a version of himself. The Netflix program is an adaptation of Gadd’s one-man stage show of the same name. The title is derived from a nickname Martha (Fiona in real life) is said to have given Gadd, whose on-screen character is named Donny. In the stage show and the series, Martha stalks Donny, sexually and physically assaults him, and physically assaults his girlfriend. Martha also has a criminal record for stalking others.
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- 6/6/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
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The woman who was allegedly the basis of the Martha character in the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer has made good on her promise to sue the streaming service.
Fiona Harvey, who has claimed she inspired Martha in the series — while also denying she is the obsessed stalker that Baby Reindeer painted her to be — filed a $50 million lawsuit against Netflix, accusing them of “defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series,...
Fiona Harvey, who has claimed she inspired Martha in the series — while also denying she is the obsessed stalker that Baby Reindeer painted her to be — filed a $50 million lawsuit against Netflix, accusing them of “defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
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(Updated with Netflix statement) “Sometimes you create such a web of lies that you almost forget what you started running from in the first place.”
That quote from Donny (Richard Gadd) in the second episode of Baby Reindeer just might be on the mind of Netflix on Thursday after the streamer was hit with a $170 million defamation and negligence lawsuit over the widely watched black comedy.
“This is an action by Plaintiff Fiona Harvey (“Harvey”) against Defendants Netflix, Inc. and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment (collectively “Netflix”), for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series, Baby Reindeer,” reads the long-promised suit filed today in federal court in Los Angeles.
Sold as a “true story,” Baby Reindeer, which launched on the streamer April 11, is the raw account of Gadd...
That quote from Donny (Richard Gadd) in the second episode of Baby Reindeer just might be on the mind of Netflix on Thursday after the streamer was hit with a $170 million defamation and negligence lawsuit over the widely watched black comedy.
“This is an action by Plaintiff Fiona Harvey (“Harvey”) against Defendants Netflix, Inc. and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment (collectively “Netflix”), for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series, Baby Reindeer,” reads the long-promised suit filed today in federal court in Los Angeles.
Sold as a “true story,” Baby Reindeer, which launched on the streamer April 11, is the raw account of Gadd...
- 6/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streamer, seeking monetary damages of at least $170 million.
Fiona Harvey has publicly said the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” played by Jessica Gunning (pictured above), is based on her. She is suing Netflix, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity.
The suit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Copy of Harvey’s complaint is at this link.
Harvey’s lawsuit alleges Netflix told “brutal lies” about her in the “Baby Reindeer” series.
“The lies that Defendants told about Harvey to over 50 million people worldwide include that Harvey is a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison, and that Harvey sexually assaulted Gadd,” her complaint says. “Defendants told these lies,...
Fiona Harvey has publicly said the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” played by Jessica Gunning (pictured above), is based on her. She is suing Netflix, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity.
The suit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Copy of Harvey’s complaint is at this link.
Harvey’s lawsuit alleges Netflix told “brutal lies” about her in the “Baby Reindeer” series.
“The lies that Defendants told about Harvey to over 50 million people worldwide include that Harvey is a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison, and that Harvey sexually assaulted Gadd,” her complaint says. “Defendants told these lies,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Todd Spangler and K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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As Godzilla’s director Gareth Edwards prepares to helm Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 Jurassic World sequel, Universal’s project steadily builds up its cast. Making headlines, the upcoming movie reportedly hires Obi-Wan Kenobi star Rupert Friend and Baby Reindeer actor/creator Richard Gadd to join the cast.
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While Rupert Friend makes headlines for his alleged casting, Richard Gadd’s rumored appearance comes as a surprise to fans, considering the explosive controversies surrounding his Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Although netizens are happy to see Gadd’s progress, people are also hooked to the tabloid-laden reports surrounding the star.
Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd Joins Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 2025
Following the success of its three previous Jurassic World movies, Universal is currently preparing Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According to THR, it has been confirmed that the...
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While Rupert Friend makes headlines for his alleged casting, Richard Gadd’s rumored appearance comes as a surprise to fans, considering the explosive controversies surrounding his Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Although netizens are happy to see Gadd’s progress, people are also hooked to the tabloid-laden reports surrounding the star.
Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd Joins Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 2025
Following the success of its three previous Jurassic World movies, Universal is currently preparing Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According to THR, it has been confirmed that the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning says she has got Richard Gadd’s back amid a backlash against his megahit Netflix series.
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has issued an excoriating statement confirming that she is working with a legal team to take action against Netflix.
In a 500-word missive (copied in full below), Fiona Harvey said she was plotting a lawsuit “against all of those who have lied about me and used my image to make large sums of money for themselves.”
Harvey added that Baby Reindeer had “caused untold damage to my health, my reputation, my job prospects” after she was identified within days of Richard Gadd’s megahit series premiering.
Gadd’s drama is billed as a “true story” and portrays Martha as a convicted stalker and perpetrator of sexual abuse and assault. Harvey has denied wrongdoing.
Her statement was issued through Chris Daw, a senior attorney assisting Harvey with her legal plans. The barrister is yet to be formally instructed by Harvey, but told Deadline last week that...
In a 500-word missive (copied in full below), Fiona Harvey said she was plotting a lawsuit “against all of those who have lied about me and used my image to make large sums of money for themselves.”
Harvey added that Baby Reindeer had “caused untold damage to my health, my reputation, my job prospects” after she was identified within days of Richard Gadd’s megahit series premiering.
Gadd’s drama is billed as a “true story” and portrays Martha as a convicted stalker and perpetrator of sexual abuse and assault. Harvey has denied wrongdoing.
Her statement was issued through Chris Daw, a senior attorney assisting Harvey with her legal plans. The barrister is yet to be formally instructed by Harvey, but told Deadline last week that...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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The woman purported to be the “real-life” Martha from the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer reportedly sent the U.K.’s Labour party leader Keir Starmer 276 emails in less than eight months, according to British tabloid The Sun, which published some of what it claims are the emails.
Fiona Harvey, believed to be the real-life woman who allegedly stalked and harassed series creator Richard Gadd across thousands of emails alongside turning up at the pub he worked at and comedy gigs he performed, recently found herself in the hot seat on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She claimed to have never contacted Gadd by phone and alleged that he had asked to sleep with her, which she turned down.
Harvey has also said she will be suing Netflix for what she called the “work of fiction” penned and performed by Gadd, and that she had received death threats since the program that she calls “defamatory” aired.
Fiona Harvey, believed to be the real-life woman who allegedly stalked and harassed series creator Richard Gadd across thousands of emails alongside turning up at the pub he worked at and comedy gigs he performed, recently found herself in the hot seat on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She claimed to have never contacted Gadd by phone and alleged that he had asked to sleep with her, which she turned down.
Harvey has also said she will be suing Netflix for what she called the “work of fiction” penned and performed by Gadd, and that she had received death threats since the program that she calls “defamatory” aired.
- 5/20/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Piers Morgan is no stranger to stirring controversy, and his latest guest promises to keep everyone talking. Real-life events that inspired Netflix’s hit series Baby Reindeer are back in the spotlight as Fiona Harvey, the woman claiming to be the real-life Martha Scott, is set to reveal her side of the story on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Morgan himself took to X to tease the exclusive interview with Harvey, hinting at explosive revelations: Fiona Harvey wants to have her say & ‘set the record straight, What’s True About Baby Reindeer The limited series follows comedian Richard Gadd’s character Donny Dunn, who
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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“Baby Reindeer,” the Netflix series that has taken the world by storm since dropping last month, boldly opens with the claim that “This is a true story.”
“Baby Reindeer” is a brutal account of former comedian Richard Gadd’s life in his twenties as he attempted to conquer the world of entertainment. In the process, he is sexually assaulted by a senior figure in the comedy world and harassed by a stalker he met while working in a pub. The woman who claims to be the real stalker, Fiona Harvey, has now said she intends to take legal action against Gadd and possibly Netflix, though no claims have yet been filed.
Gadd wrote and starred in the series, which is produced by Clerkenwell Films, playing a fictionalized version of himself called Donny Dunn.
Gadd has also said he fictionalized his stalker, named Martha in the series, telling Variety last month:...
“Baby Reindeer” is a brutal account of former comedian Richard Gadd’s life in his twenties as he attempted to conquer the world of entertainment. In the process, he is sexually assaulted by a senior figure in the comedy world and harassed by a stalker he met while working in a pub. The woman who claims to be the real stalker, Fiona Harvey, has now said she intends to take legal action against Gadd and possibly Netflix, though no claims have yet been filed.
Gadd wrote and starred in the series, which is produced by Clerkenwell Films, playing a fictionalized version of himself called Donny Dunn.
Gadd has also said he fictionalized his stalker, named Martha in the series, telling Variety last month:...
- 5/18/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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Exclusive: A British lawmaker has challenged Netflix to provide evidence for the claim that Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has a stalking conviction.
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Fresh from his bombshell interview with ‘the real Martha,’ Piers Morgan has slammed “high-profile people in the business” who have said they know the identity of Richard Gadd’s abuser portrayed in Baby Reindeer.
Along with the furious guessing game to find Gadd’s female stalker sparked by the controversial Netflix series, the internet has been ablaze with sleuths trying to discover the identity of the comedy producer portrayed in episode 4 who grooms, sexually assaults and rapes Gadd. One director has even taken legal action against those targeting him as ‘the real Darrien’. Darrien is played by Tom Goodman-Hill in the show and returns in later episodes.
Some have revealed they are aware of the real abuser’s identity, including Rest is Entertainment host Richard Osman, who claimed recently that “everyone” in the industry is aware and that Gadd has been “very open to people in the industry” about the person who sexually assaulted him.
Along with the furious guessing game to find Gadd’s female stalker sparked by the controversial Netflix series, the internet has been ablaze with sleuths trying to discover the identity of the comedy producer portrayed in episode 4 who grooms, sexually assaults and rapes Gadd. One director has even taken legal action against those targeting him as ‘the real Darrien’. Darrien is played by Tom Goodman-Hill in the show and returns in later episodes.
Some have revealed they are aware of the real abuser’s identity, including Rest is Entertainment host Richard Osman, who claimed recently that “everyone” in the industry is aware and that Gadd has been “very open to people in the industry” about the person who sexually assaulted him.
- 5/17/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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Some people run away by packing their bags. Others run away by standing in one place for too long. Others don’t run away at all. And that’s just what Fiona Harvey – who says she is the inspiration for Martha in Baby Reindeer – is refusing to do, pressing forward with her lawsuit against Netflix.
The lawsuit stems partly from Netflix allegedly making no attempt to contact Harvey leading up to and after Baby Reindeer becoming a hit for the service. Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Harvey, said that the series also grossly misrepresented her persona and past, thus profiting from false portrayals. “Portraying someone as a convicted criminal who has done time in prison, when that is not true, is a pretty clear cut case of defamation, as it is bound to cause serious harm to that person’s reputation…There are strict laws on the use...
The lawsuit stems partly from Netflix allegedly making no attempt to contact Harvey leading up to and after Baby Reindeer becoming a hit for the service. Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Harvey, said that the series also grossly misrepresented her persona and past, thus profiting from false portrayals. “Portraying someone as a convicted criminal who has done time in prison, when that is not true, is a pretty clear cut case of defamation, as it is bound to cause serious harm to that person’s reputation…There are strict laws on the use...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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Exclusive: Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha appears to be making good on her promise to sue Netflix, but has yet to hear from the streamer despite being identified against her wishes and claiming to have received death threats and unwanted attention.
Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Fiona Harvey to build a lawsuit, told Deadline that Netflix had failed to contact her in any capacity after she was thrust into the media spotlight last month.
He said the series, which has amassed more than 65M views since premiering, raised serious questions about Netflix’s duty of care standards. He called for a “major review” of its compliance procedures.
Daw is assembling a team of lawyers in the UK and U.S. to pursue Netflix, producer Clerkenwell Films, and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, but has yet to be formally instructed by Harvey.
He believes that Harvey may have a...
Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Fiona Harvey to build a lawsuit, told Deadline that Netflix had failed to contact her in any capacity after she was thrust into the media spotlight last month.
He said the series, which has amassed more than 65M views since premiering, raised serious questions about Netflix’s duty of care standards. He called for a “major review” of its compliance procedures.
Daw is assembling a team of lawyers in the UK and U.S. to pursue Netflix, producer Clerkenwell Films, and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, but has yet to be formally instructed by Harvey.
He believes that Harvey may have a...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Piers Morgan is reflecting on his interview last week with Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha, arguing that Fiona Harvey was “failed” by Netflix.
Morgan told ITV’s Lorraine show that Netflix had not done enough to protect Harvey’s identity after she was tracked down by internet sleuths within days of Richard Gadd’s series premiering.
Morgan added that the streaming giant faced legal questions after billing Baby Reindeer as a “true story.” Harvey has said that she is considering suing Netflix.
“They failed in their duty of care to Harvey, there’s no question about that — Netflix in particular,” Morgan said. “The key question is whether they’ve defamed her. If you accuse somebody of being a convicted stalker and they’re not a convicted stalker, that’s a pretty serious mistake to make.”
Morgan has faced questions himself about the decision to interview Harvey on his YouTube channel,...
Morgan told ITV’s Lorraine show that Netflix had not done enough to protect Harvey’s identity after she was tracked down by internet sleuths within days of Richard Gadd’s series premiering.
Morgan added that the streaming giant faced legal questions after billing Baby Reindeer as a “true story.” Harvey has said that she is considering suing Netflix.
“They failed in their duty of care to Harvey, there’s no question about that — Netflix in particular,” Morgan said. “The key question is whether they’ve defamed her. If you accuse somebody of being a convicted stalker and they’re not a convicted stalker, that’s a pretty serious mistake to make.”
Morgan has faced questions himself about the decision to interview Harvey on his YouTube channel,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Richard Gadd is just going to let the internet do its thing. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published Monday, the Baby Reindeer creator reiterated that he would not confirm or deny the real-life identities of the people portrayed in the Netflix show.
“I know for every single part, there’s been about five or six people who have been sort of named as each part, even all the way down to the pub manager,” Gadd said. “The internet’s always going to do its thing. I can’t really comment on that.
“I know for every single part, there’s been about five or six people who have been sort of named as each part, even all the way down to the pub manager,” Gadd said. “The internet’s always going to do its thing. I can’t really comment on that.
- 5/13/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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The spring sun blazed down on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday and the conditions were right for Baby Reindeer to bask in its success.
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ever since Richard Gadd revealed that Baby Reindeer is based on true events in his personal life, it is as though the world is talking more about the hypothetical culprits than the series itself. There was a witchhunt for two people in the series; the man who allegedly s*xually assaulted and groomed Gadd, as well as Martha, the woman who stalked Gadd’s character throughout the series.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
After audience members accused many different people from the creator’s past, the woman who inspired the character of Martha has finally spoken up. It would seem that the show’s credibility is shaking as Fiona Harvey claims that the show holds very little truth.
Richard Gadd’s Stalker Speaks Out
Fiona Harvey recently made an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she went into great detail about Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer. She specifically talked about how...
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
After audience members accused many different people from the creator’s past, the woman who inspired the character of Martha has finally spoken up. It would seem that the show’s credibility is shaking as Fiona Harvey claims that the show holds very little truth.
Richard Gadd’s Stalker Speaks Out
Fiona Harvey recently made an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she went into great detail about Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer. She specifically talked about how...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Exclusive: The British government has fired a warning shot at Netflix amid the Baby Reindeer safeguarding scandal, saying it will be held to “high standards” under new streaming laws.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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