“Apple Cider Vinegar” bills itself as a “true-ish story based on a lie, about the rise and fall of a wellness empire,” but centers its focus on a very real conwoman.

Belle Gibson, who is portrayed in the series by Kaitlyn Dever, is in fact, a real person whose social media following and wellness business is based on a fake cancer diagnosis.

Following Gibson’s rise as a wellness influencer as well as her fall from grace, “Apple Cider Vinegar” portrays a handful of true consequences — down to Gibson’s damning “60 Minutes” interview in a hot pink turtleneck — while crafting some new characters for the Netflix series.

Keep on reading for a full breakdown of what is real and what is made up in “Apple Cider Vinegar.”

Is Belle Gibson a real person?

Yes, Gibson is a real person who used a fake cancer diagnosis to grow her social media following,...