Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Annabelle Natalie Gibson |
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| Known For | Falsely claiming that she suffered from multiple cancers that she self-treated through diet and alternative medicine |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Wynnum State High School, Manly, Queensland |
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| Educational Background | Grade 10 (dropout) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Hometown | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Relationships & More
| Husband | Clive Rothwell |
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| Children | She has a child. |
Family
| Mother | Natalie Gibson |
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| Siblings | Brother - Nick Gibson |
| Spouse | Clive Rothwell |
| Children | She has a child. |
Career
| Overview | Belle Gibson's career began with the launch of The Whole Pantry app, which offered plant-based recipes and quickly gained popularity. Her business expanded with a cookbook and significant social media following, where she falsely claimed to be battling cancer. |
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| Downfall | In 2015, investigations revealed that her claims about cancer were fabricated, leading to legal action and fines for misleading conduct. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Gibson grew up in a modest suburb of Brisbane and was the primary caregiver for her mother with multiple sclerosis from a young age. | |
| She left her family home at 12 to live with a classmate and later with a family friend. | |
| Belle worked as a trainee at a catering supply company before moving to Perth and later Melbourne, where she claimed debilitating health issues. | |
| Her Instagram account portrayed her as a cancer survivor, gaining a significant following through misleading posts. | |
| The Whole Pantry app was acclaimed as Apple's Best Food and Drink app of 2013, contributing to her rapid rise in fame and wealth. | |
| In 2015, her friend reported her for potential fraud which led to an investigation revealing her history of fabricating health issues. |
