Baby Reindeer: Who Is The Woman Who Inspired Richard Gadd's Netflix Show?

Based on a true story, the biopic dramedy stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning

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Gunning plays female stalker Martha. Gadd essays himself under Donny Dunn's identity.

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The comedian recounted being stalked in his 20s.

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In a chat show, a woman named Fiona Harvey claimed the character Martha is based on her.

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She was booked under stalking and attacking Gadd’s girlfriend among other charges.

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Harvey sent over a hundred voice messages, 41,000 emails and 106 letters to Gadd.

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She denied the allegations claiming to have sent one letter and 18 messages on social media.

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In an interview, Gadd revealed meeting his stalker at a pub offering the “lonely woman” free tea.

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Gadd claimed she followed him, turned up at his gigs and waited outside his house.

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Harvey plans on taking legal action against the Baby Reindeer actor under a defamation case.

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