«Apple Cider Vinegar: a story of lies and influence in the world of bloggers»
7 february 2025 в 09:28
If there is one show worth watching, it is possibly Apple Cider Vinegar.
This «story based on a lie» focuses on an influencer who deceived his followers by faking brain cancer, and then falsely claimed to have been cured by a special diet — one that he happened to be selling.
Although this story has been told before, the mini-series offers a fresh perspective, delving into the early days of Instagram and the influence of social media on shaping health culture.
Keep reading to find out more about the show and how to watch it.
The mini-series focuses on Belle Gibson, a former Australian health influencer and convicted fraudster. Once hailed as a health guru, Gibson falsely claimed to have cured cancer through diet, exercise, and alternative medicine.
She fabricated stories about living with multiple types of cancer, including malignant brain, kidney, and blood cancer. Gibson continued to build a fitness and dietary empire through her Instagram account @healing_belle, launching an app and a book, both called The Whole Pantry.
Ultimately, in 2015, Gibson’s health empire crumbled after Australian journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano discovered her lie about donating profits from the business to several charities. Shortly after, it was revealed that Gibson had also lied about her age and the presence of cancer at all.
In 2017, Gibson was fined over $ 400,000, according to PEOPLE. Reports say she has been under supervision since, even after law enforcement officers searched her home.
Actress Kaitlyn Dever plays the role of Gibson. Dever is recognized for roles in numerous films and mini-series, such as Dopesick, Rosaline, No One Will Save You, and the second season of The Last of Us.
Dever shared in Netflix’s Tudum how she got into character for Apple Cider Vinegar, noting that she «holds the world of health very close to her heart».
«The show really shines a light on the confusion that reigns in the medical world and the health industry — as well as human behavior and the reasons for lies», - the actress said. «It has very high stakes and seems very crucially important».
You can watch the mini-series on Netflix, the first episode of which was released on February 6, 2025. It consists of six episodes, each approximately one hour long
This «story based on a lie» focuses on an influencer who deceived his followers by faking brain cancer, and then falsely claimed to have been cured by a special diet — one that he happened to be selling.
Although this story has been told before, the mini-series offers a fresh perspective, delving into the early days of Instagram and the influence of social media on shaping health culture.
Keep reading to find out more about the show and how to watch it.
The mini-series focuses on Belle Gibson, a former Australian health influencer and convicted fraudster. Once hailed as a health guru, Gibson falsely claimed to have cured cancer through diet, exercise, and alternative medicine.
She fabricated stories about living with multiple types of cancer, including malignant brain, kidney, and blood cancer. Gibson continued to build a fitness and dietary empire through her Instagram account @healing_belle, launching an app and a book, both called The Whole Pantry.
Ultimately, in 2015, Gibson’s health empire crumbled after Australian journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano discovered her lie about donating profits from the business to several charities. Shortly after, it was revealed that Gibson had also lied about her age and the presence of cancer at all.
In 2017, Gibson was fined over $ 400,000, according to PEOPLE. Reports say she has been under supervision since, even after law enforcement officers searched her home.
Actress Kaitlyn Dever plays the role of Gibson. Dever is recognized for roles in numerous films and mini-series, such as Dopesick, Rosaline, No One Will Save You, and the second season of The Last of Us.
Dever shared in Netflix’s Tudum how she got into character for Apple Cider Vinegar, noting that she «holds the world of health very close to her heart».
«The show really shines a light on the confusion that reigns in the medical world and the health industry — as well as human behavior and the reasons for lies», - the actress said. «It has very high stakes and seems very crucially important».
You can watch the mini-series on Netflix, the first episode of which was released on February 6, 2025. It consists of six episodes, each approximately one hour long
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