US EditionApple Cider Vinegar true story: The real Belle Gibson and Milla Blake
- Belle Gibson gained fame on Instagram by claiming to manage her terminal cancer with a wellness regimen, which was later revealed to be a scam to promote her products like the Whole Pantry cookbook and an app.
- The Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar portrays Gibson's fraudulent story, emphasizing that it is inspired by true events but includes fictionalized elements and characters.
- Milla Blake, who treated her cancer naturally, shares similarities with Jessica Ainscough, who also faced a terminal diagnosis and promoted alternative therapies, ultimately leading to tragic outcomes.
- Gibson's actions had real-world consequences, as she raised funds for a terminally ill child without informing the family, and the series concludes with the impact of her deceit on those affected.
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Belle Gibson built a ‘wellness’ empire on a lie. 'Apple Cider Vinegar' unravels her con
Netflix’s new limited series, Apple Cider Vinegar, tells the story of the elaborate cancer con orchestrated by Australian blogger Annabelle (Belle) Gibson. The first episode opens with Gibson’s character (played by Kaitlyn Dever) breaking the wall between the performance and the audience, saying: This is a true story based on a lie. Some names have been changed to protect the innocent. Belle Gibson has not been paid for the recreation of her st…
Milla Blake in 'Apple Cider Vinegar' isn't a real person, but her story seemingly draws from an Australian wellness influencer's life
Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee as Milla and Chanelle in "Apple Cider Vinegar."NetflixNetflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar" was inspired by Belle Gibson, who lied about having brain cancer.It features fictional characters that appear to be based on real people in Gibson's life.Milla, a character in the show, is reminiscent of real-life wellness influencer Jess Ainscough.Netflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar" is a "true-ish" (in the streamer's words) story …
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