Baby Reindeer's Real Martha TV Interview: 7 Key Points From Piers Morgan Chat And Fan Reactions
Baby Reindeer's Real Martha TV Interview: Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, known as the "real Martha" to fans of the Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has spoken out in her first TV interview. Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the 58-year-old aimed to "set the record straight" after being identified by fans, an event that has sparked controversy. Harvey revealed that a real toy reindeer she owned inspired the name of the series.
Baby Reindeer features comedian Richard Gadd playing a fictional version of himself who is stalked by a lonely and mentally ill woman named Martha, whom he meets while working at a pub. Since the show's successful launch on Netflix, curious fans have been eager to uncover the real-life inspirations behind the characters, a pursuit strongly discouraged by the cast members.
Key Points From Real Martha's First Ever TV Interview:
1.?Baby Reindeer Toy
Fiona Harvey, a.k.a. "real Martha," confirmed that she indeed had a toy reindeer, which inspired the name of the show Baby Reindeer.
2. Richard Gadd Visited Fiona Harvey's Home
Harvey denied that Richard Gadd ever visited her home, as depicted in the series.
3. Thousands Of Emails And Texts
Harvey rejected claims that she sent thousands of emails and texts to the actor and comedian. She clarified that her emails were merely "jokey, bantery" and not in the volume suggested by the show.
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4. Meeting Of The Characyers At The Hawley Arms Pub In Camden
"Real Martha," during the interview, said that the only truthful element in the series was her encounter with Richard Gadd at the Hawley Arms pub in Camden.
5. Real Martha Has Not Watched Baby Reindeer
The Scottish lawyer revealed that she has not watched the Netflix drama Baby Reindeer. She explained that the series is "not her sort of drama" and expressed her distress over its impact on her life. "It¡¯s taken over enough of my life; it¡¯s obscene and misogynistic, and I¡¯ve received death threats," she stated.
6.?Response To The Show And Legal Action
In response to the public's curiosity and the identification by fans, Gadd has repeatedly asked fans to respect the privacy of individuals who may have inspired the show's characters. Meanwhile, Harvey has expressed her displeasure with the series and Gadd's portrayal. In her interview with Piers Morgan, she criticised Gadd's career choices and mentioned exploring legal options against him and Netflix. "Leave me alone, please; get a life; get a proper job. I am horrified at what you¡¯ve done," Harvey stated.
7. About The Jail Sentence And Court Drama?
When questioned further about the nine-month prison sentence depicted in the drama during the interview, Harvey clarified, "That¡¯s completely untrue. It¡¯s very defamatory and has been damaging to my career. I wanted to address this fully on the show. I am not a stalker. I have never been to jail, nor do I have any injunctions or interdicts against me. This is all complete nonsense."
How Are Viewers Reacting?
The interview with Harvey has also led to mixed reactions among viewers. Some expressed discomfort and questioned the ethics of airing an interview with a woman who allegedly inspired a campaign of stalking and harassment, as depicted in Baby Reindeer.
As the controversy continues, both the show's impact and the responses it has elicited highlight the complexities of turning real-life experiences into televised drama.
Here is how Twitter users reacted:
?One of the Twitter users wrote, "Part of me doesn¡¯t want to watch the interview but I can¡¯t stop watching."
Another said, "This is horrendous but can't stop watching."
One even wrote, "I just got a feeling she's lying."?
Also read:?Baby Reindeer Real Vs Reel: Is All Of The Netflix Series True?
Where To Watch Piers Morgan¡¯s Exclusive Interview With 'Real Martha'?
Hosted by Piers Morgan, the interview premiered on the YouTube channel Piers Morgan Uncensored.
This is a 30-minute pre-recorded session. Click here to watch:?
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