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Baby Reindeer Martha star Jessica Gunning's life off screen including surprising real accent


As Netflix's Baby Reindeer continues to grip viewers across the world, let's take a peek inside the life of actress Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha in the show,

Based on the harrowing true story of Richard Gadd, who both pens and stars in the series, Baby Reindeer delves deep into the terrifying ordeal he endured at the hands of a relentless stalker, Martha Scott. Determined to reclaim his narrative and confront his trauma head-on, Richard channelled his experiences into a powerful stage play titled Baby Reindeer, which garnered critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before making its mark in London's Bush Theatre. Jessica's co-star Richard, who plays Donny, the character influenced by his own ordeal, recently shared a backstage photo of the pair of them on social media, leading to many fans expressing their hopes for her to get online.

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