Apple Cider Vinegar explained as fans wonder if Milla Blake is real
Apple Cider Vinegar has just landed on Netflix and tells the true story of Belle Gibson, who fooled the world into thinking she had cancer - but what about her rival Milla Blake?
Apple Cider Vinegar has just landed on Netflix and tells the true story of Belle Gibson, who fooled the world into thinking she had cancer - but what about her rival Milla Blake?Milla confided in Channelle about BelleWARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS
The new Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar, tells the true story of Belle Gibson (played by Kaitlyn Dever), who deceived the world into believing she was battling brain cancer.
Using her significant online following, Belle promoted holistic remedies over traditional treatments like chemotherapy. She launched The Whole Pantry, a mobile app offering wholefood recipes and advice for those fighting terminal illnesses.
However, in the series, she encounters a rival social media influencer - Milla Blake (Alycia Debnam-Carey). Unlike Bella, Milla genuinely has cancer but is terrified of having her entire arm amputated.
Milla was in denial about her cancer
Instead, she explores natural and holistic 'cures' for her cancer. She visits the Hirsch Institute, a pricey retreat that claims to aid those with terminal illnesses on their recovery journey using methods such as coffee enemas.
As platforms like Instagram were gaining popularity, she shared her inspiring story and amassed a large following. This led her to host wellness talks and create a line of healthy juices, all while advocating for natural remedies over other treatments, reports Surrey Live.
However, she was deceiving herself and others as her cancer was actually spreading. While she was preoccupied with her holistic remedies, she was in denial about the harsh reality that she was essentially killing herself.
Her condition had to deteriorate to a point where she could no longer conceal it before she confessed that she had been mistaken about everything. Following the heartbreaking loss of her mother to bowel cancer, Milla was more terrified than ever of dying and sought comfort from her father.
Aisha Dee as Chanelle and Alycia Debnam-Carey as Milla
Unfortunately, by the time she sought help, it was too late for her to qualify for any medical trials, and she ultimately succumbed to the disease. While Belle Gibson's character in the series is based on real events, some characters and plotlines are fictional.
Milla Blake's story is a narrative created solely for storytelling purposes, and Milla is not based on a real person. Alycia Debnam-Carey, a 31 year old Australian actress known for her role as Lexa in The 100, portrays Milla.
She has also starred as Alicia Clark in Fear the Walking Dead and Alice Hart in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Her mother, Leone Carey, was a writer for children's television.
Apple Cider Vinegar is available to watch on Netflix