Fresh off a Zoom call, dressed in a smart pink boucle jacket and white blouse, Georgia Harrison’s look of the day is professional. But once the call ends, she swaps that for a Tinkerbell costume, as part of her early Halloween celebrations. Photos of this unexpected transformation have been shared on Instagram, capturing the fun-loving nature that Georgia was known for before her ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear nearly broke her. It’s been seven months since he was imprisoned for sharing hidden camera footage of their intimate moments. Georgia says it finally “feels like the fog has lifted… I’m falling in love with the magic of life again”.
At 28, Georgia has come a long way from her days on reality shows like The Only Way Is Essex and Love Island. She’s now an influential activist, recounting her personal ordeal in her new memoir, Taking Back My Power. Her nightmare began in August 2020 when Bear told her about the secret recording but promised to keep it private. However, rumors surfaced that people had seen the footage and she later received screenshots confirming its existence.
The anticipation of the inevitable release was one of the worst times in her life; Georgia lived in fear of judgment from friends and family. When the video eventually went viral via Bear’s OnlyFans account and then on Pornhub, she felt almost relieved because it allowed her to openly discuss what happened with those close to her and seek help from authorities.
Georgia’s career as an influencer took a hit as brands distanced themselves from her following the incident. Despite feeling immense shame and embarrassment knowing how many people had viewed or were searching for the footage, she never hesitated to involve law enforcement. She even waived her right to anonymity as a victim of sexual offence publicly on Instagram, asking followers to help gather evidence.
During Bear’s trial in 2022, he unabashedly promoted his adult entertainment website alongside his court appearance photos on Twitter. Georgia deems his behavior as “appalling” and indicative of his true character. Going through the court process was not easy; she had to verify photos from the footage in front of jurors, making her feel exposed and uncomfortable.
Bear, 33, was found guilty of voyeurism and disclosing private sexual photographs and films, leading to a 21-month prison sentence. His conviction is significant given that only 4% of the 13,860 intimate image offences recorded between January 2019 and July 2022 resulted in charges or summons.
Since then, laws have