Georgia Harrison Exposes Ongoing Trauma from Revenge Porn in New Documentary

February 11, 2025 — Georgia Harrison, a reality TV star best known for her roles on “Love Island” and “The Only Way Is Essex,” has opened up about her ongoing struggles with the circulation of an explicit video of her that remains available online. This issue stems from her ex-partner, Stephen Bear, who was convicted in 2023 for sharing private footage of them without consent.

Bear, 35, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after being found guilty of voyeurism and two counts related to disclosing private sexual photographs. He was released in early 2024 after serving approximately 11 months. Harrison, now 30, made the choice to waive her anonymity during the trial in hopes of shedding light on the damaging impacts of revenge porn.

In her new two-part ITV documentary, titled “Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit,” she delves into the emotional toll of her experience and examines the rise of deepfakes and image-based sexual abuse. The documentary is set to air on February 18 and 19, 2025. When discussing the challenges faced while creating the film, Harrison stated, “I would say obviously the hardest part for me was having to see how widespread my video still is.”

Harrison shared that many individuals have continued to contact her about the video, saying, “I have a lot of people messaging me all the time, sending me clips of it. It’s always something in the back of my mind, but having to really face head-on exactly where it is and how many places it’s in was a real struggle for me.” This candid acknowledgment highlights her ongoing emotional challenge and the pervasive nature of digital abuse.

Continuing her mission, she emphasized the need for collective action and awareness, saying, “The only way for it to be impossible for not only my video but any victim of image-based sexual abuse’s video not to be online in the future is for there to be more awareness and for the government and higher-up companies within the internet to get together and face it head-on.” Harrison believes that increasing awareness about these violations is essential for preventing such occurrences in the future.

Moreover, the documentary focuses on the emotional repercussions of not only real but also AI-generated deepfakes. Addressing the similar feelings shared by victims, Harrison noted, “It is the same feeling of humiliation, a violation of literally being de-clothed without your consent. Just because it’s fake doesn’t mean it doesn’t evoke the same emotion within the victim it affects.” This highlights the trauma faced by victims of digital abuse, regardless of the content’s authenticity.

The need for legislative and policy change is underscored by Harrison’s advocacy. Following the establishment of the Online Safety Act in the UK, which requires digital platforms to better protect users from non-consensual sharing of intimate images, discussions about the adequacy of these laws have re-emerged. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle recently criticized current regulations, asserting that they are “very uneven” and “unsatisfactory.” This situation remains pressing amid proposed legislation to criminalize the ownership of AI tools to create illegal imagery.

Bear’s actions highlighted significant gaps in the treatment of image-based sexual offenses, and Harrison continues to advocate for stronger protections. “I have so much faith that eventually we will live in a world where unconsented imagery is far harder to share, especially on the normal web,” she stated. Harrison’s narrative as both a survivor and advocate drives her commitment to enforce change in the system and support for victims.

As her documentary approaches its premiere, Harrison urges viewers to recognize the issues at hand while providing insight into the emotional battle faced by many who endure similar violations. “By raising awareness, it could lead to change on the internet, allowing not just myself but anyone who has experienced revenge porn to stop waking up each day with the fear of it still being online,” she concluded. “Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit” will air on ITV2 and ITVX, spotlighting the urgent need for awareness and reform addressing the revenge porn epidemic.