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Baby Reindeer star issues plea after fans still searching for real Martha despite Richard Gadd's request

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Published 14:11 26 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Baby Reindeer star issues plea after fans still searching for real Martha despite Richard Gadd's request

The Netflix star opened up about the ordeal

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

One of the major stars from Baby Reindeer has issued an urgent plea after fans are still searching for the real-life Martha Scott, despite Richard Gadd's request to stop doing so.

In case you're yet to watch it, the seven-part show - which is currently in one of the top spots on the streaming platform - is based on the extremely chilling true story of comedian, Richard Gaad, who found himself in the middle of a pretty horrific ordeal when he was relentlessly harassed by a stalker.

The drama, which is written and produced by Richard - who also stars - focuses on Donny (Gadd) and his warped relationship with a middle-aged woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning), who becomes his stalker after they meet at the pub in which he works.

Since the show first dropped on Netflix earlier this month (11 April), viewers have been sent into an absolute frenzy trying to find out who real-life people the characters in the show are based off of are.

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Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in Baby Reindeer. (Netflix)
Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in Baby Reindeer. (Netflix)

The avalanche of speculation has already previously prompted Richard, 34, to share his own statement on the matter.

He wrote on his Instagram story: "People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation.

"Please don’t speculate on who the real life people could be. That’s not the point of our show."

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He signed off: "Lots of love, Richard x X."

And now, Richard's co-star who plays Martha, Jessica, has chimed in on the situation.

Richard posted his plea to Instagram. (Instagram/@mrrichardgadd)
Richard posted his plea to Instagram. (Instagram/@mrrichardgadd)

Speaking in an interview with glamour, the 38-year-old actor shared a message to the fans attempting to track the real Martha down.

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"I didn't know that was happening," she told the outlet. "I would urge people not to be doing that. I think if that is happening, I think it's a real, real shame because it shows that they haven't watched the show properly.

"That's not the point of it in any way. Netflix and Richard went to extreme lengths to try and make sure that the identities were kept private for a reason."

She also shared some advice to those attempting to reveal the identity of the real Martha.

Jessica shared her urgent plea to Baby Reindeer fans speculating over who the real Martha is. (Netflix)
Jessica shared her urgent plea to Baby Reindeer fans speculating over who the real Martha is. (Netflix)

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"I think they should try and watch the show again, and really see what the point of it was – it definitely wasn't that," Jessica urged.

"I deliberately didn't want to do an impersonation of somebody, I wanted to do an interpretation of this character."

Baby Reindeer is currently available to stream on Netflix.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Baby Reindeer, Celebrity, Netflix, TV And Film, Social Media

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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