The Netflix drama 'Baby Reindeer' has become the streaming service's most-watched show, but it is embroiled in controversy. The show, created by Richard Gadd, has sparked real-world issues, particularly involving a woman who claims to be the inspiration for the character 'Martha'. This woman, Fiona Harvey, is accused of sending nearly 300 abusive emails to U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer, calling him a 'stupid little boy' and criticizing his wife. Harvey has vowed legal action against those she claims have lied about her, stating that the 'firestorm' around the show has caused 'untold damage' to her health, reputation, and job prospects. Broadcaster Piers Morgan has questioned whether Netflix has failed in its 'duty of care' regarding the situation. Jessica Gunning, a star of the show, has refused to engage with Harvey's interviews, feeling 'fiercely protective' of Richard Gadd.
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Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning refuses to watch interviews with the 'real-life Martha' - and insists she is 'fiercely protective' of co-star Richard Gadd and doesn't want to 'upset' him https://t.co/fUONSZQtjA https://t.co/PFKWLt1lN6
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The woman who claims to be the inspiration behind the character Martha in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer has said the “firestorm” around the programme has caused “untold damage” to her health, reputation, and job prospects ✍️: @Hello_Hannah0 https://t.co/fxDYTidmXy
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Real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer 'bombarded Keir Starmer with almost 300 emails' telling Labour leader he was a 'stupid little boy', his wife looked 'dreadful' and that he was a 'useless barrister' https://t.co/LVOw1i9CM0 https://t.co/NVakwTqhfJ
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“I think it’s a big problem for Netflix” Broadcaster Piers Morgan, who interviewed the woman claiming to be the real life “Martha” from the hit drama Baby Reindeer, questions whether the streaming service has failed in its “duty of care” #BBCLauraK https://t.co/qMLbI7ISxc https://t.co/skDK4wWWhn
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