Netflix's new series 'Apple Cider Vinegar' dramatizes the true story of Belle Gibson, an Australian wellness influencer who built a fraudulent empire by claiming to have cured her terminal brain cancer through alternative therapies and healthy eating. The series explores her rise and fall, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and the allure of wellness culture.
Belle Gibson, an Australian wellness influencer, gained fame by falsely claiming to cure her terminal brain cancer through holistic therapies. Her deceit was exposed in 2015, leading to legal repercussions and a fine of A$410,000 for misleading conduct. Her story, now dramatized on Netflix, serves as a warning about the dangers of misinformation.
Kaitlyn Dever stars as Belle Gibson in Netflix's limited series 'Apple Cider Vinegar', portraying the infamous scammer who faked a cancer diagnosis to build a fraudulent empire. The series explores the dark side of wellness culture and medical misinformation, featuring strong performances but struggling with narrative structure.