Media and Entertainment Media and Entertainment
Fri, February 7, 2025

'Apple Cider Vinegar' Stars Kaitlyn Dever and Alycia Debnam-Carey on Belle Gibson's 'Captivating' Cancer Scam and How Dever Nailed That Australian Accent


Published on 2025-02-07 19:44:17 - MSN
  Print publication without navigation

  • This interview contains spoilers from "Apple Cider Vinegar," now streaming on Netflix. Stories about American scammers have proliferated the true-crime genre in recent years - Amanda Seyfried won an Emmy for portraying Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu's "The Dropout,

The article discusses the upcoming film "Apple Cider Vinegar," which delves into the real-life story of Belle Gibson, an Australian wellness blogger who falsely claimed to have cured her terminal brain cancer through natural remedies like apple cider vinegar. The film stars Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, who meticulously prepared for the role by studying Gibson's mannerisms and mastering an Australian accent, which she practiced with an accent coach. Alycia Debnam-Carey, who plays Gibson's friend, also stars in the film, highlighting the complexity of Gibson's character and the scam she perpetrated. The movie explores the themes of deception, the wellness industry's pitfalls, and the impact of Gibson's lies on her followers. The actresses discuss the allure of Gibson's story, the ethical questions it raises, and how the film aims to shed light on the consequences of such scams.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrities/apple-cider-vinegar-stars-kaitlyn-dever-and-alycia-debnam-carey-on-belle-gibson-s-captivating-cancer-scam-and-how-dever-nailed-that-australian-accent/ar-AA1yCRJY ]
Contributing Sources