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1. leedsjournal.co.uk › fiona-harvey-baby-reindeer-2Baby Reindeer and the Real-Life Martha: A Story of Fiction

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   Jul 6, 2024 · This article explores the “Baby Reindeer” phenomenon, focusing on Fiona Harvey’s claims of being the inspiration for the character Martha, the ensuing legal battle, and the wider questions the series raises about artistic license and the portrayal of real people in fictional narratives.

2. time.com › 6986551What Baby Reindeer’s ‘Real Martha’ Disputes—and Doesn’t

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   Jun 7, 2024 · According to Harvey’s complaint, Baby Reindeer contains several defamatory claims about her. The show depicts Martha sexually assaulting Donny by grabbing his penis without his consent, as well...

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3. www.elle.com.au › culture › baby-reindeer-real-lifeWho Is The Real Martha From 'Baby Reindeer'? The Lawsuit ...

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Fiona Harvey, 58, is seeking US $170 million (AU $255 million) in damages, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity, saying she was the real-life inspiration for the character Martha (played by Jessica Gunning).

4. www.walesonline.co.uk › lifestyle › tvBaby Reindeer's ‘real-life Martha’ speaks out about damage of ...

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   May 20, 2024 · Ms Harvey has said Martha was “clearly intended to be based on me” and later added in her statement: “I have no doubt that the character of Martha in Baby Reindeer was intended to be a...

5. www.abc.net.au › news › 2024/06/07'Real Martha' Fiona Harvey files $255 million lawsuit against ...

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Scottish woman Fiona Harvey is seeking $255 million in damages saying she is the real-life inspiration behind the character Martha portrayed in the hit limited Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

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6. www.standard.co.uk › news › ukBaby Reindeer ‘firestorm’ has caused untold damage to me ...

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   May 20, 2024 · I have no doubt that the character of 'Martha' in Baby Reindeer was intended to be a portrayal of me. Fiona Harvey. Ms Harvey has said Martha was “clearly intended to be...

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   Was Martha a portrayal of Harvey?

   • As online sleuths unearthed newspaper articles from the early 2000s about Harvey reportedly harassing Laura Wray, a lawyer and widow of a former politician, Wray told The Daily Mirror in May that the show’s Martha was undeniably a portrayal of the Harvey she remembered.

   What Baby Reindeer’s ‘Real Martha’ Disputes—and Doesn’t

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   Who is 'Martha' Harvey?

   • “Like ‘Martha,’ Harvey is a Scottish lawyer, living in London, twenty years older than Gadd, was accused of stalking a lawyer in a newspaper article, and who bears an uncanny resemblance to ‘Martha,’” the complaint said. “Further, ‘Martha’s’ accent, manner of speaking and cadence, is indistinguishable for Harvey’s.”

   What Baby Reindeer’s ‘Real Martha’ Disputes—and Doesn’t

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   Is Martha based on a true story?

   • Importantly, Netflix has billed the show as based on a true story. Harvey is not named in the series, but after its mammoth success, she came forward as the ‘real-life’ Martha, accusing Gadd of being a “liar,” and “completely off his head.”

   Who Is The Real Martha From 'Baby Reindeer'? The Lawsuit Explained

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   Who is Fiona Harvey?

   • Fiona Harvey, 58, is seeking US $170 million (AU $255 million) in damages, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity, saying she was the real-life inspiration for the character Martha (played by Jessica Gunning).

   Who Is The Real Martha From 'Baby Reindeer'? The Lawsuit Explained

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   Was Martha in baby reindeer based on a true story?

   • Ms Harvey had flagged a possible lawsuit when she appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored claiming she was falsely depicted as an obsessed stalker in Baby Reindeer and was the real-life inspiration behind the character Martha (played by actor Jessica Gunning).

   'Real Martha' Fiona Harvey files $255 million lawsuit against Netflix

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   What lies did defendants tell about Harvey?

   • "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. "Defendants told these lies, and never stopped, because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money.

   'Real Martha' Fiona Harvey files $255 million lawsuit against Netflix

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8. www.forbes.com › sites › legalentertainmentNetflix’s “Baby Reindeer” Prances Its Way Into Court On ...

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Due to its “true story” claims, the show allegedly led the public to believe that Martha’s character acted as Harvey did in real life.