Belle Gibson’s mother did admit she was “deeply hurt and incredibly upset” by her daughter’s behaviour. But, she also likened the deception to telling “a white lie”. Natalie told the Herald Sun: “Belle told a white lie, aged 23-and-a-half. So what?”

But how close to real life was the series portrayal of Belle and her mum's relationship? Here's what you need to know about the pair. In Apple Cider Vinegar Belle's mum Natalie is played by Essie Davis.

She's the Australian wellness influencer who hoodwinked thousands through false claims that she'd cured her terminal brain cancer through healthy eating and now Belle Gibson is the latest female fraudster to be given the Netflix treatment in the streamer's newest limited series,