'Baby Reindeer': Woman Who Allegedly Inspired Stalker Character Speaks Out, Insists She's the Victim

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The show has been viewed by 13.3 million Netflix users worldwide, according to the streaming platform.

While speaking with the, the woman -- who is not named in the article in order to protect her privacy -- says she is considering taking legal action against the 34-year-old Scottish comedian who penned the series based on his own experience with a stalker. The unidentified 58-year-old says she is shocked and disgusted by Gadd using the story to make a name for himself and claims she is the victim in the situation. to stalk me now,” she shares."I'm the victim.

In spite of the actions taken to protect her identity, the real woman interviewed by the British outlet says that her resemblance to the character alone was enough for the show's fans to draw a connection, saying the actress, Jessica Gunning,"sort of looks like me." While the show had a decent and respectable debut on the streaming platform, word of mouth quickly spread and skyrocketed the series' popularity, taking it to the No. 1 spot on the Netflix charts globally.

Furthermore, she alleges that the accuracy of the show is a topic that should be in question as she refutes several key details of their relationship -- including the basis for the show's name. Baby Reindeer, according to Gadd, comes from the sobriquet used by his stalkers in person and in online interactions over the course of six years worth of stalking.

 

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