Fiona Muir-Harvey
Fiona Harvey | |
|---|---|
| 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 who allegedly inspired Richard Gadd's stage show and Netflix television miniseries, Baby Reindeer.[3][4]
Early life and education
Harvey was born in 1965 or 1966 in Fyvie, in Aberdeenshire.[5] She has said she had a "middle-class upbringing" in rural Scotland.[6] She attended the University of Aberdeen, earning a law degree during the 1980s.[6][7][8]
Baby Reindeer
Following the broadcast of the Netflix television miniseries Baby Reindeer in April 2024, previous tweets from an account linked to Harvey led to speculation she was the real-life inspiration of the character Martha Scott[9] These included a reference to hanging curtains, a sexually suggestive phrase which was later used in the script of Baby Reindeer.[10][11]
On the 9th May 2024, following claims Harvey made on X, Harvey was interviewed by Morgan on his online show Piers Morgan Uncensored. 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.[12] Harvey stated she was planning to take legal action against both Gadd and Netflix in relation to her portrayal in the series.[5][13] The interview drew some criticism, questioning the ethics behind the decision.[14] She later claimed she was paid £250 to appear, and that the interview left her feeling "a bit used".[15]
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.[16] It was also alleged that Harvey had sent abusive emails to the British politician Keir Starmer.[17][18]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Richard Gadd is PSYCHOTIC" Baby Reindeer's 'Real' Martha Fiona Harvey. Piers Morgan Uncensored. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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.