In a revealing interview with Piers Morgan, Fiona Harvey, the woman who inspired the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, sets the record straight by denying the allegations made against her in the show. She dismisses the show as completely untrue and defamatory, stating that she is not a stalker and has never been to jail or gotten injunctions. Fiona expresses her outrage at being portrayed in such a negative light and vows to sue the show’s makers for the damage it has caused to her career.
She reveals that she has not watched the series and finds it obscene and misogynistic. Fiona talks about the online abuse and death threats she has received since being outed as the real-life Martha, and how she was forced into the situation after being tracked down by internet sleuths. Fiona denies the allegations of sending thousands of emails, texts, and voicemail messages to the writer of the show, Richard Gadd, and insists that the portrayal of her character in the series is fictional and exaggerated.
Fiona discusses her interactions with Gadd, stating that they only met a few times and that the events shown in the series are not true to reality. She refutes claims of sending numerous emails and messages, while acknowledging that there may have been a couple of emails exchanged between them. Fiona also denies ever heckling Gadd at a comedy show or attacking one of his girlfriends, emphasizing that the show’s portrayal of her is completely false.
She expresses her disappointment in Gadd’s behavior and accuses him of profiting from defaming her. Fiona describes him as psychotic and asserts that the allegations made against her in the show have damaged her reputation and career. She plans to take legal action against both Gadd and Netflix for the false portrayal of her character in the series.
Fiona opens up about her upbringing and previous legal career, as well as her current relationship status. She responds to questions about her use of multiple phones and email addresses, explaining that she keeps them separate for different purposes. Fiona also considers writing a book to tell her side of the story and mentions the possibility of taking a lie-detector test to prove her innocence.
The interview sheds light on the real-life events that inspired the hit Netflix series and exposes the discrepancies between the show’s portrayal of Fiona Harvey and the truth. Fiona’s candid responses and determination to seek justice against those who have defamed her provide insight into the impact of false narratives portrayed in the media. The interview also highlights the importance of speaking out against false allegations and standing up for one’s reputation.
