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‘Baby Reindeer’: Netflix Admits Real-Life Martha Never Convicted of Stalking Series Star
Netflix has admitted that the inspiration for Martha in 'Baby Reindeer' was not convicted of stalking Richard Gadd despite series' 'true story' claim.
Netflix has admitted that the inspiration for the character of Martha in Baby Reindeer was — despite the show’s “true story” claims — never convicted of stalking the series’ star Richard Gadd, an admission that could have implications in the woman’s$170 million lawsuit against the streaming service. At the time, Netflix executive Benjamin King told the House of Commons, “ Baby Reindeer is obviously a true story of the horrific abuse that [Richard Gadd] suffered at the hands of a convicted stalker.” In response, John Nicolson, a now-former member of the House, asked King and Netflix to provide “a record of conviction” pertaining to Fiona Harvey, who — thanks to an internet paper trail — viewers of Baby Reindeer quickly identified as the person who Martha was based on. According to Deadline, Netflix’s King did ultimately respond in May to the British Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee in regards to the “true story” and conviction claim to “clarify” his initial statement to the House of Commons.
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