Apple Cider Vinegar: How Much of the Netflix Series Is Based on Fact and What Is Fiction? Find Out

Apple Cider Vinegar: A Highly Anticipated Series Approaches – As the Netflix show’s release date draws near, viewers are left wondering if the story is based on real events or if it’s purely fictional. In this six-episode series, we follow an Australian wellness influencer who allegedly scams people through online tricks.

Initially known for controversy, Belle Gibson made headlines in 2015. Yet, doubts about her account persisted, allowing Netflix and its creators some artistic freedom in their portrayal of events.

The plot of the series draws heavily from the true story detailed in “The Woman Who Fooled the World,” written by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano. Accordingly, it’s been said that the show’s portrayal mirrors the events outlined in the book quite accurately.

Regarding the authenticity of Belle Gibson, it’s important to clarify that the character played by actress Kaitlyn Dever is based on a real person. The Netflix series provides a comprehensive account of her actions. In reality, Gibson claimed to have cancer, but this was later found to be false. Using the sympathy she garnered online, she developed an app and started sharing health-focused recipes.

The app is called “The Whole Pantry,” and it’s through the recipes she shared online that she found a remedy for her illness.

In a subsequent arrangement, the influencer teamed up with Penguin Book Publishers for the publication of her cookbook. Yet, this publishing company also faced a substantial fine totaling $300 million due to negligence in verifying the book’s content.

In a popular TV program, two reporters named Justin and Sean, portrayed by Mark Cole Smith and Richard Davies, exposed the truth about Gibson’s false cancer diagnosis and disclosed that the promised funds that the influencer vowed to donate to various charities were never delivered.

In conversation with The Guardian, the show’s creator, Samantha Strauss, revealed some insights about the parts of the series not directly based on real events. She explained, “We certainly delve into it and admit openly—it’s somewhat true but also fictional. It’s an intriguing aspect to work on someone who has lied, while crafting a piece that shares similarities with fiction as well.

Apple Cider Vinegar will be available to stream on Netflix.

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2025-02-09 20:07