Netflix’s latest limited series, Apple Cider Vinegar, features a host of recognisable faces.
The six-part series is inspired by the wellness scam perpetrated by Belle Gibson in the early 2010s and charts the health influencer’s meteoric rise to fame.
Gibson amassed a huge following after claiming she had cured her own cancer using holistic remedies. She subsequently launched a mobile app called The Whole Pantry, accompanied by a cookbook of the same name.
However, her empire crumbled in 2015 when it was revealed that she had fabricated her diagnosis.
As audiences tune into this bizarre yet true tale, here’s everything you need to know about the cast bringing this story to life, reports .
Kaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson (Image: Netflix)
American actress Kaitlyn Dever takes on the role of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, marking her return to the streaming giant. She previously starred in ‘s critically acclaimed crime drama Unbelievable, which holds an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The 28-year-old actress is perhaps best known for her roles in Olivia Wilde’s 2019 comedy Booksmart and the hit miniseries Dopesick.
Dever tragically lost her mother to breast cancer in 2024.
Alycia Debnam-Carey
Alycia Debnam-Carey as Milla Blake (Image: Netflix)
Alycia Debnam-Carey portrays another wellness guru, Milla Blake. Although the series draws from real-life events, Debnam-Carey’s character is not based on an actual person.
The Australian actress is renowned for her roles as Lexa in the teen drama The 100 and Alicia in the post-apocalyptic series Fear the Walking Dead.
She recently featured in ‘s sci-fi horror, It’s What’s Inside.
At 31 years old, she has amassed a whopping 2.8 million followers on .
Aisha Dee
(R) Aisha Dee as Chanelle (Image: )
Aisha Dee portrays Milla’s friend Chanelle, who aids Belle in establishing her business. TV enthusiasts will recognise the Australian actress from her role as Kat in the dramedy The Bold Type.
Currently 31, Dee is also a singer, having launched her debut EP, Ice in My Rose, in 2020.
Her acting credits include Baby Daddy, The Saddle Club and Safe Home.
Tilda Cobham-Hervey
(L-R) Mark Coles Smith as Justin and Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Lucy. (Image: Netflix)
Tilda Cobham-Hervey plays Lucy, a woman battling cancer who is taken in by Belle’s assertions.
She is a 30 year old Australian stage and screen actress, who also produces and directs films.
fans may recognise her from the critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama 52 Tuesdays, which marked her feature film debut.
Mark Coles Smith
Mark Coles Smith plays Lucy’s husband, Justin, who is sceptical of Belle’s involvement in his wife’s illness.
He is a 37 year old Aboriginal Australian TV and theatre actor.
Coles Smith’s acting portfolio includes We Bury the Dead, Mystery Road and Savage River.
Ashley Zucker
Ashley Zuckerman as Clive (Image: )
Ashley Zuckerman plays the role of Clive, a friend of Belle’s who plays a significant part in her family life.
The 41-year-old Australian-American actor is renowned for his role as Dr. Charlie Isaacs in the period drama Manhattan, which centres around The Manhattan Project.
He has also made a mark with his recurring portrayal of Nate Sofrelli in HBO’s acclaimed drama, Succession.
Other cast members
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Susie Porter
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Matt Nable
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Phoenix Raei
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Chai Hansen
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Richard Davies
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Essie Davis
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Kieran Darcy-Smith
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Catherine McClements
Apple Cider Vinegar is streaming now on .