No, in short, Lucy Guthrie is not a real person. But, the story of Lucy told in Apple Cider Vinegar was very true for many who followed Belle Gibson. In the show, Lucy is meant to represent one of the many, very real, people who were affected by Belle. Lucy represents the countless people who were conned by the wellness influencer scammer.

The character of Lucy is based a fictional character and is not based on one person. Apple Cider Vinegar series creator Samantha Strauss wanted to show Belle's story is about more than just Belle and her lies, but the impact her influence had on many real people in the world and Lucy was the vehicle to show this.