Historical Inaccuracies in Film and Television That Broke the Suspension of Disbelief

Murder Attempt in “The Favourite”

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In the Academy Award winning film “The Favourite,” actress Emma Stone played Abigail Hill, a woman who attempted to kill her cousin Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough by poisoning her tea. Although the women may not have liked each other in real life, Abigail never tried to murder her cousin.

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