The is billed as a “true-ish story based on a lie" and is inspired by a 2017 book, “The Woman Who Fooled the World,” by two investigative journalists, Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, who explored Gibson’s deception.

In “Apple Cider Vinegar,” a new Netflix series released on Thursday, Kaitlyn Dever plays Belle Gibson, a real Australian woman who proliferated a scam about overcoming terminal brain cancer through healthy eating.

Here’s a closer look at the true story behind Netflix’s limited series ‘Apple Cider Vinegar,' which depicts the rise and fall of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson. Here's everything to know about the 'Apple Cider Vinegar' true story.