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Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is based on a 'true-ish story.' Here's what's fact and what's fiction in the hit show.
- Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is a series based on the rise and fall of Belle Gibson, an Australian influencer who faked having terminal cancer.
- While the show reflects real events, it also takes creative license with certain aspects of the story, portraying a 'true-ish' version.
- Journalists from The Age newspaper investigated Gibson's business and charity work, leading to her admission of falsifying her cancer diagnosis.
- The series is based on the book 'The Woman Who Fooled The World' and explores the uncovering of Gibson's deceit by multiple reporters.
- Gibson's history of fabricating health claims dates back to her teenage years in online skateboarding forums.
- The character Milla Blake in the show is not real but is inspired by the story of wellness influencer Jessica Ainscough.
- In a notorious '60 Minutes Australia' interview, Belle Gibson failed to provide clear answers regarding her false claims of having cancer.
- The Hirsch Institute in the show seems to be based on Gerson therapy, a controversial treatment method lacking scientific validity.
- Gibson's mother publicly expressed embarrassment and regret over her daughter's actions, urging her to engage in charity work for cancer victims.
- Ultimately, 'Apple Cider Vinegar' offers a dramatized portrayal of Belle Gibson's deception and the consequences of her fraudulent actions.
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