Jordan Younger, a well-known wellness blogger, is fighting back after being depicted in the hit Netflix drama Apple Cider Vinegar.
The show, which tells the story of cancer fraud Belle Gibson, has left Younger furious over how she was portrayed and the emotional toll it has taken on her life.
Jordan Younger Slams Netflix Drama for Misrepresenting Her Story
Younger, who ran the popular blog The Blonde Vegan, is played by Australian actress Kate Lister in the show.
The drama depicts Younger as a globe-trotting sensation who brought Gibson to the U.S. in her private jet and later, tearfully confided that she had to stop being vegan on medical advice.
Younger is upset by what she calls a “hit piece on wellness,” stating that the show trivialized her personal struggles and misrepresented her actions.
The Real Story Behind Younger and Gibson’s Relationship
In the show, Younger and Gibson’s characters meet at an Apple event to promote Gibson’s Whole Pantry app.
However, in real life, they first met in 2013 at a five-hour dinner in New York, where they bonded over Gibson’s brain cancer diagnosis.
Younger recalls feeling a deep sense of empathy for Gibson, describing her as strong and inspiring, even though she later realized she had been “love bombed” by the now-infamous fraudster.
The Legal Battle and Personal Impact on Younger
After watching her portrayal in the drama, Younger sought legal advice, considering a lawsuit against Netflix and the show’s producers.
However, her lawyers advised her not to focus on the negativity.
Younger expressed her frustration at being portrayed on Netflix without her permission and being depicted by an actress who doesn’t resemble her at all.
She even questioned the choice of Kate Lister for the role, saying that someone like Dakota Fanning would have been a more fitting choice.
The Drama’s Take on Belle Gibson’s Fraudulent Wellness Empire
The Netflix series follows Belle Gibson’s rise to fame, where she claimed to have cured her brain cancer through healthy eating—claims that were later revealed to be false.
The series touches on her fraudulent wellness empire, including her popular Instagram account and her app, which gained millions of followers.
Gibson had convinced cancer sufferers to buy her cookbook and subscribe to her app, all while falsely claiming that her earnings would be donated to cancer charities.
Younger Distances Herself from the Controversial Story
While Younger acknowledges that Gibson was talented and creative, she makes it clear that the show should not be about her but rather a portrayal of Gibson’s fraudulent actions.
She believes the series misrepresents the wellness community as a whole and should have focused more on exposing Gibson’s deceit.
Younger insists that the drama is not a true reflection of her life and is, in her words, “barely” about her at all.
Younger Disappointed by Show’s Approach to Wellness
Despite her own struggles within the wellness community, Younger feels that the show casts a negative light on holistic healing.
She defends the idea of wellness but emphasizes that Gibson’s actions were dangerous and illegal.
According to Younger, the show should have been a critical portrayal of Gibson’s life, not an attack on the wellness movement.
Personal Life and Financial Myths
In the show, Younger’s character is depicted as owning a private jet, something Younger strongly denies.
She clarified that she doesn’t have a private jet but is now “manifesting” the idea of one for herself.
This detail is just one of many that she feels was inaccurately portrayed in the series.
The True Focus of the Show Should Be on Belle Gibson
Younger made it clear that the story told in Apple Cider Vinegar is not hers to tell.
It is, in her opinion, a story about Belle Gibson’s manipulation and deceit.
While she acknowledges the show’s focus on wellness, Younger believes the true narrative should be about exposing Gibson’s fraudulent empire rather than focusing on the wellness industry as a whole.
A Story of Betrayal and Healing
Ultimately, Younger views the drama as a betrayal. The show’s portrayal of her during a difficult time in her life has left her hurt, and she is determined to move forward by focusing on her own healing journey.
She continues to advocate for health and wellness through her own app and books, far removed from the drama that has now been fictionalized on Netflix.