Richard Gadd's transformation from a niche comedian to a global sensation is attributed to the success of his autobiographical miniseries, 'Baby Reindeer.' Released on Netflix, the show quickly became a top-viewed series, garnering six Emmys and four Golden Globes. However, its rise has not been without controversy, as a subject of the series filed a substantial defamation lawsuit. Gadd reflects on the intense shift in his life, expressing surprise at the sudden fame and the challenges it brings, including a sense of paranoia in public interactions, which he relates to the themes of his art.
Since its release on Netflix in April last year, it has become one of the streamer's Top 10 most viewed shows of all time, won six Emmys, four Golden Globes.
I was an arthouse comedian, performing to five people every night, so it was a huge adjustment. I'm still getting used to it.
Weirdly, I never wanted fame. I just liked the idea that, one day, I would make a piece of art that was culturally important.
The biggest emotion that comes with fame is a sort of paranoia in public. It sounds a bit like being stalked.
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