Belle Gibson’s web of lies captivated the world when she falsely claimed to have cured her terminal brain cancer through clean eating and positive thinking.

Her rise to fame in 2012 led to a bestselling wellness app, The Whole Pantry, and a cookbook—but it all came crashing down when journalists exposed her fraud.

Now, Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar has reignited global interest in her scandal, with Kaitlyn Dever portraying Gibson in the “true-ish” six-part series.

But while the show delves into her deception, it leaves out the jaw-dropping twists that followed.

From her bizarre new identity to her final swindle, here’s what Apple Cider Vinegar didn’t tell you.

Reinventing Herself: The African Activist

After disappearing from the public eye, Gibson resurfaced in 2020 under a shocking new persona—an African activist.

She aligned herself with Ethiopia’s Oromo community, adopting the name “Sabontu” and referring to the country as her “home.”

She attended community events, wore traditional Ethiopian clothing, and even attempted to raise funds for the ethnic group’s homeland.

However, local leaders quickly distanced themselves, clarifying that she was never an official volunteer.

While it’s unclear if she financially benefited from this role, the transformation raised serious questions about her motives.

The Courtroom Cameo as a “Muslim Advisor”

In 2021, Gibson reappeared under yet another disguise—this time, as a Muslim advisor in a Victorian County Court case.

Documents revealed that she had offered support to the wife of a convicted cannabis grower through a local mosque.

While there was no suggestion she posed as a lawyer, her sudden involvement in legal matters left many wondering: Was this just another elaborate attempt to embed herself into a new community?

Her Final Swindle: Dodging a Massive Debt

Following her cancer fraud, Gibson was fined AU$410,000 ($257,000 USD) by the Federal Court in 2017 for false claims of charitable donations.

With additional legal fees, her debt soared to nearly half a million dollars—but nearly a decade later, she hasn’t paid a cent.

Despite pleading poverty, financial investigations uncovered cryptocurrency transactions, futures trading, and links to online gambling.

Even with authorities pursuing her, she continues to live freely in Melbourne, raising questions about how she’s supporting herself.

Clive Rothwell Finally Walks Away

For years, Gibson’s longtime partner, Clive Rothwell, stood by her side.

While he was never implicated in her fraud, reports suggest he funded their lavish lifestyle—including rent and a month-long trip to Africa in 2019.

But Apple Cider Vinegar seemed to be the final straw.

Shortly after Netflix announced the series, Rothwell packed up and left.

By late 2023, he had moved into his own apartment and was spotted with another woman, making it clear that he had finally cut ties with Gibson for good.

What’s Next for Belle Gibson?

Despite her scandal being exposed worldwide, Gibson has managed to avoid jail time and continues to reinvent herself.

While she claims she can’t work due to her notoriety, she has been seen on vacations and living a relatively normal life.

With Apple Cider Vinegar thrusting her back into the spotlight, will she finally be held accountable?

Or will she find another way to manipulate her way out of trouble once again?

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