Netflix has just released Apple Cider Vinegar, a mini-series based on a real-life scandal. It tells the shocking story of Belle Gibson, a social media star who tricked the world into believing she had healed herself from a deadly illness. Her lies made her famous, but the truth eventually caught up with her. In today’s world, where influencers can say anything and people will believe it, this series is a wake-up call.
The Rise of a Wellness Star
Back in 2009, an Australian woman named Belle Gibson claimed she had brain cancer. She said she had cured herself with healthy food and natural remedies—no medicine, no doctors. People were inspired and started following her online.
By 2013, she launched an app called The Whole Pantry. A year later, she released a cookbook that became a bestseller. Big companies, including Apple and Penguin Books, supported her. She also said she was donating money to charity, making people admire her even more.
The Lies Start to Unravel
In 2015, two Australian journalists, Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano, investigated her story. They found out she had never been sick. She had also lied about having strokes, heart surgeries, and even “dying” on an operating table. None of it was real.
The charities she promised to help never received any money. When people started asking questions, she kept changing her story. Finally, in an interview, she admitted: “None of it is true.”
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Facing the Consequences
In 2017, an Australian court found her guilty of lying to the public. She was fined $410,000, but she never paid. With extra charges, the amount has now grown to over $500,000.
In 2021, officials searched her home, trying to recover money. She has mostly stayed out of the public eye, but in 2020, she made news again by claiming she had been “adopted” by a Melbourne community. This only made people more upset.
Why You Need to Watch Apple Cider Vinegar
Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar brings this shocking story to life. It shows how easily people can be fooled by influencers, especially in the world of health and wellness.
If you’ve ever followed a social media star for health advice, this series is a must-watch. It reminds us to question what we see online, think for ourselves, and not believe everything influencers say.
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