10 Defining Moments in the Life of Belle Gibson
Belle Gibson is an Australian wellness entrepreneur and fraudster known for falsely claiming to have cured her brain cancer with natural remedies. She profited from this lie.
2009-07-01
2009-07-01
Diagnosed with brain cancer (falsely claimed)
Gibson falsely claimed she was diagnosed with brain cancer.
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health
2013-01-01
2013-01-01
Founded The Whole Pantry
Founded The Whole Pantry, a health and wellness app and social media community based on her false cancer claims.
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business
2014-10-01
2014-10-01
Published 'The Whole Pantry' cookbook
Released 'The Whole Pantry' cookbook, further promoting her false cancer narrative and wellness advice.
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publishing
2014-12-01
2014-12-01
Partnership with Apple
The Whole Pantry app was initially selected to be pre-installed on the Apple Watch.
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business
2015-03-01
2015-03-01
Allegations of Charity Fraud
Accusations arose that she failed to donate promised proceeds from her app and book sales to various charities.
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legal
2015-03-01
2015-03-01
Apple Removed The Whole Pantry after charities reveal they never received donations
Apple Removed The Whole Pantry from App Store after charities reveal they never received donations
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business
2015-03-01
2015-03-01
Fairfax Media Investigation
Fairfax Media publishes an investigative report exposing inconsistencies and falsehoods in Gibson's cancer story.
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media
2015-04-01
2015-04-01
Admits to Lying About Cancer Diagnosis
In an interview, Gibson admits that she never had cancer.
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personal
2015-05-01
2015-05-01
Consumer Affairs Victoria Investigation
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) launches an investigation into Gibson's fraudulent claims and business practices.
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legal
2017-09-01
2017-09-01
Fined for Misleading Conduct
Gibson is fined $410,000 by the Federal Court of Australia for misleading and deceptive conduct.
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legal