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Fiona Harvey sues Netflix over 'Baby Reindeer,' says she's the real Martha

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas, from the development of Jun 6, 2024

Newest development Jun 8, 2024 · 4 reportsA woman who believes she was an inspiration for 'Baby Reindeer' is suing Netflix

Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" is said to be a true story, but a new lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey calls it "the biggest lie in television history."

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    Fiona Harvey sues Netflix over 'Baby Reindeer,' says she's the real Martha

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    A woman who believes she was an inspiration for 'Baby Reindeer' is suing Netflix

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Netflix Hit With Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘Baby Reindeer’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Fiona Harvey says she's the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s Martha, who's depicted as a deranged stalker in the hit series.

  2. The Guardian

    Baby Reindeer: woman who claims to be real-life Martha sues Netflix for $170m (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Fiona Harvey accuses streaming company of defamation, negligence and emotional distress in lawsuit over hit series

  3. New York Post

    Real-life Martha from hit Netflix show ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues streaming giant for eye-popping sum (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the alleged "real Martha" from the hit Netflix stalker show "Baby Reindeer" has sued the platform.

  4. Variety

    ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ Alleged ‘Real Martha’ Sues Netflix, Demanding at Least $170 Million in Damages (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, who is allegedly the inspiration for stalker Martha in 'Baby Reindeer,' has sued Netflix, seeking at least $170 million in damages.

  5. NBC News

    Alleged ‘Baby Reindeer’ inspiration sues Netflix for defamation (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The woman who allegedly inspired the stalker character Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is suing the streaming company for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

  6. Deadline

    ‘Baby Reindeer’s Real-Life Martha Chases Netflix With $170M Defamation & Negligence Suit (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Fiona Harvey promised this lawsuit was coming, & now it is here & the Scottish lawyer wants a lot of cash from Netflix

  7. Rolling Stone

    'Baby Reindeer': Real-Life Martha Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against Netflix (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The woman who was allegedly the basis of the "Martha" character in 'Baby Reindeer' has made good on her promise to sue Netflix.

  8. Forbes

    ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ ‘Real Martha’ Sues Netflix For At Least $170 Million In Damages (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the woman claiming to be the "real Martha" from Netflix

  9. Forbes

    ‘Baby Reindeer’ Inspiration Fiona Harvey Sues Netflix For At Least $170 Million (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, who said Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is based on her, claimed the show tells “brutal lies” that have “destroyed her reputation, her character and her life.”

  10. New York Times

    Woman Who Says She Inspired ‘Baby Reindeer’ Character Sues Netflix (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Fiona Harvey claims that the series, which has been promoted as based on a true story, defamed her by basing the character Martha, a convicted stalker, on her.

  11. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Woman who claims she was stalker in 'Baby Reindeer' suing Netflix for defamation (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A woman who says she inspired the stalker character in the series "Baby Reindeer" is suing Netflix for alleged negligence and defamation.

  12. FOX 4 Dallas

    Fiona Harvey sues Netflix over 'Baby Reindeer,' says she's the real Martha (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" is said to be a true story, but a new lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey calls it "the biggest lie in television history."

  13. Entertainment Weekly

    Woman who allegedly inspired 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for the stalker character in 'Baby Reindeer,' is suing Netflix for at least $170 million, alleging that the miniseries defamed her and violated her privacy.

  14. Courthouse News Service

    Woman claiming to be real-life inspiration for Martha on hit show ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Fiona Harvey is a Scottish lawyer living in London — just like the stalker Martha on the show. But she says she never stalked or attacked Richard Gadd, and that she's never been convicted of a crime.

  15. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Netflix faces $170M ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Netflix was sued on Thursday for at least $170 million by a Scottish woman who said she was defamed over her portrayal as a stalker in the hit mini-series “Baby Reindeer.”

  16. ABC 30 Fresno

    Netflix to fight $170 million damages claim over 'Baby Reindeer' (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Netflix said it will fight a claim for damages brought by a Scottish woman who alleges she was defamed by the global hit show "Baby Reindeer."

  17. Insider

    'Baby Reindeer': Fiona Harvey says Netflix did a terrible job of disguising her identity (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Fiona Harvey is suing Netflix for $170 million over true crime drama, "Baby Reindeer." She says the streamer "insufficiently" disguised Martha Scott.

  18. NBC New York

    Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation (opens NBC New York)

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    The woman who allegedly inspired the stalker character Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is suing the streaming company for defamation and intentional...

  19. Avclub

    Fiona Harvey, alleged real-life basis for Baby Reindeer's Martha, sues Netflix for $170 million (opens Avclub)

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    In her suit, Harvey accuses Netflix, and Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd, of destroying "her reputation, her character, and her life"

  20. France 24

    'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer" sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.

  21. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    ‘Baby Reindeer’ lawsuit: Woman who says she’s the real Martha sues for $170M (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” sued the streaming giant Thursday for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages.

  22. Forbes

    ‘Real Martha’ Inspo Sues Netflix For ‘Baby Reindeer’—Here’s What Led To The $170 Million Suit (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the woman claiming to be the "real Martha" from Netflix

  23. Portland Press Herald

    Woman who says she inspired ‘Baby Reindeer’ is suing Netflix for $170 million (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, who was targeted online as the basis for a stalker character in the Netflix hit, says she has been harmed by the negative attention.

  24. Los Angeles Times

    'Baby Reindeer' lawsuit: Alleged 'real Martha' seeks $170 million from Netflix (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the woman who allegedly inspired the character of Martha in Richard Gadd's stalker drama 'Baby Reindeer,' has sued Netflix for defamation.

  25. Fox News

    'Baby Reindeer' alleged inspiration sues Netflix for $170M (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Fiona Harvey, the purported real-life inspiration behind the true story of Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," sued Netflix Thursday for $170 million in damages.

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