Quick Info
| Profession | Influencer, Author, Scammer, Advocate, Guru |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Latest News about Belle Gibson
10/02/2025
Netflix released the six-part limited series 'Apple Cider Vinegar' on 10 February 2025, dramatizing the rise and fall of Australian influencer Belle Gibson. The series covers how she built a massive social media following by falsely claiming to have cured her terminal brain cancer through diet and alternative therapies, leading millions to delay conventional treatments. Creator Samantha Strauss confirmed Gibson receives no money from the production, which highlights her exposure in 2015 and the $410,000 fine she has yet to pay.
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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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Relationships & More
| Husband | Clive Rothwell |
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| Children | Son - Oliver |
Family
| Mother | Natalie Gibson |
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| Siblings | Brother - Nick Gibson |
| Spouse | Clive Rothwell |
| Children | Son - Oliver |
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
| 1. Gibson grew up in a modest suburb of Brisbane and was the primary caregiver for her mother with multiple sclerosis from a young age. | |
| 2. She left her family home at 12 to live with a classmate and later with a family friend. | |
| 3. Belle worked as a trainee at a catering supply company before moving to Perth and later Melbourne, where she claimed debilitating health issues. | |
| 4. Her Instagram account portrayed her as a cancer survivor, gaining a significant following through misleading posts. | |
| 5. 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. | |
| 6. In 2015, her friend reported her for potential fraud which led to an investigation revealing her history of fabricating health issues. |