Fiona Muir-Harvey
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Malika Harvey | |
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| Born | 1965 or 1966 (age 58–59)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Known for | Association with Richard Gadd and her depiction in the Baby Reindeer TV series |
Fiona Muir-Harvey[2] (often referred to as Fiona Harvey) is a Scottish law graduate[3][4] who allegedly inspired Richard Gadd's stage show and Netflix television miniseries, Baby Reindeer.[5][6]
Early life and education
Harvey was born on 28 July 1965 in Fyvie, in Aberdeenshire.[7][8][dubious – discuss] She has said she had a "middle-class upbringing" in rural Scotland.[4] She attended the University of Aberdeen,[9] earning a law degree during the 1980s.[4]
Baby Reindeer
Following the broadcast of the Netflix television miniseries Baby Reindeer in April 2024, speculation developed that Harvey was the real-life inspiration of the character Martha Scott, a former lawyer who stalks the main character, Donnie.[10] Fans of the television show searched the social media site Twitter and discovered numerous tweets from Harvey's account in 2014 which tagged Richard Gadd, the show's creator. Among the tweets was one notable reference to hanging curtains, a sexually suggestive phrase which was later used in the script of Baby Reindeer.[11][12]
On 8 May 2024, Harvey came forward with a claim as the "real Martha", which was announced via the Twitter account of Piers Morgan. The following day, Harvey was interviewed by Morgan on his online show Piers Morgan Uncensored.[13] During her interview, Harvey admitted she had met Gadd several times at The Hawley Arms, Camden, but denied sending him 41,000 emails or going to his home. She admitted to sending up to 10 emails and a letter as well as several tweets. It also emerged that Harvey had briefly been employed at a law firm owned by Laura Wray, widow of the former Labour MP Jimmy Wray, and their association had been problematic.[14] Harvey claimed in the interview, "I don't lie" and that the public should "judge for yourselves". She threatened to sue both Gadd and Netflix.[piersmorgan 1] The interview drew some criticism, questioning the ethics behind the decision.[15] She later claimed she was paid £250 to appear, and that the interview left her feeling "a bit used".[16]
Harvey has stated that she has never been convicted of a criminal offence. She has announced her intention to sue Richard Gadd and Netflix, for failing to prevent members of the public from identifying her as the real-life stalker behind the Baby Reindeer narrative, and for falsely portraying her as a convicted criminal.[7]
Online communications allegations
In the wake of the Baby Reindeer revelations, further harassment allegations emerged in the media. Laura Wray, a lawyer and widow of the Scottish politician Jimmy Wray, stated that she had briefly employed Harvey at her law firm in 1997, and claimed that Harvey had made abusive social media posts after losing her job.[17] It was also alleged that Harvey had sent abusive emails to the British politician Keir Starmer.[18][19]
Personal life
Harvey lives in London.[7] She and her alleged boyfriend have been together for approximately five years, as of 2024.[20]
See also
References
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- Piers Morgan interview with Fiona Muir-Harvey: "Richard Gadd is PSYCHOTIC" Baby Reindeer's 'Real' Martha Fiona Harvey. Piers Morgan Uncensored. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Evans, Holly. "'Real-life Martha' from Baby Reindeer allegedly 'sent Keir Starmer nearly 300 abusive emails'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Baby Reindeer: He made a Netflix show about his alleged stalker. Now he might get sued". National Post. May 13, 2024. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart (2024-05-10). "Piers Morgan's Baby Reindeer interview with Fiona Harvey reeked of grubby exploitation". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b c Milne, Ellie (2024-05-09). "Baby Reindeer: Fiona Harvey recalls studying law at Aberdeen University in Piers Morgan interview". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Alleged 'Baby Reindeer' inspiration threatens legal action after Netflix exec says show's based on 'convicted stalker'". NBC News. 2024-05-21. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Dingwall, John (2024-05-10). "Baby Reindeer 'Martha' Fiona Harvey breaks silence in Piers Morgan interview". Aberdeen Live. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b c Dingwall, John (2024-05-15). "Real-life Martha Fiona Harvey to sue Netflix with lawyer who defended Ryan Giggs". Aberdeen Live. Archived from the original on 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "WELL I WONDER WHAT EVERYONE IS BUYING ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY TODAY???????". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Guinness, Emma (2024-05-21). "Why 'Real-life Martha' from Baby Reindeer may not have been lying about her degree". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Baby Reindeer: Fiona Harvey says she will sue Netflix and writer Richard Gadd". BBC News. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Burgos, Jenzia (13 May 2024). "Fiona Harvey's Tweets Were Found by Baby Reindeer Fans—Here's What She Said to Richard Gadd". Yahoo Life. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Harvey, Fiona (23 September 2014). "@FionaHarvey2014". X (formerly Twitter). Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Tim. "'Baby Reindeer': Real 'Martha' Reveals Identity In Photo With Piers Morgan". Forbes. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Martin, Laura (14 May 2024). "The Baby Reindeer fallout: What will happen next in 2024's biggest TV controversy?". www.bbc.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Butler, Alexander (10 May 2024). "Viewers horrified by Piers Morgan's 'excruciating' 'unethical' interview with real-life Baby Reindeer Martha". The Independent. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Jacobs, Eammon (9 May 2024). "The woman outed as the alleged 'Baby Reindeer' stalker says she felt 'used' in Piers Morgan interview, where she denied harassing Richard Gadd and called him 'psychotic'". Business Insider. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Bryant, Tom (2024-05-13). "'I was stalked by real-life Baby Reindeer Martha - now I'm scared again'". Aberdeen Live. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Revealed: List of celebrities allegedly 'bombarded' by Baby Reindeer's 'real Martha'". NZ Herald. 2024-05-23. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Ford, Lily (2024-05-20). "Alleged 'Baby Reindeer' Stalker Sent U.K. Labour Leader Hundreds of Abusive Emails (Report)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Hajee, Kaashif (2024-05-10). "Baby Reindeer: 10 Biggest Reveals From Fiona Harvey's Interview With Piers Morgan". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-22.