The woman believed to be the real inspiration for the character Martha in the hit series "Baby Reindeer" is suing Netflix for defamation and negligence.
According to the complaint filed by Fiona Harvey, which Deadline has obtained, she denies many of the actions Martha is alleged to have done in the acclaimed series and is seeking $170 million in damages.
"Baby Reindeer" was created by Richard Gadd, who also stars in the lead role, and is based on his self-biographical play of the same name. It tells the story of a failed comedian who works at a bar in London where he meets a woman who becomes obsessed with him.
After the series premiered, viewers began speculating about who the real Martha in the series is. Despite Gadd's urging to viewers not to investigate further, a lawyer was helped by clues from the series to identify Fiona Harvey as Gadd's stalker Martha.
In an interview with Piers Morgan in May 2024, Harvey confirmed that the character is based on her, but denied allegations that she stalked Gadd.
In the 34-page complaint, Harvey alleges that Netflix's inadequate masking made "the road" clear for people to track down her identity, which has resulted in her being bombarded with harassment from people all over the world.
