9 wild details from Hulu's 'Candy' — and whether they really happened or not

Libby TorresMay 21, 2022, 19:32 IST

Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery on Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Hulu's drama series "Candy" is based on the real-life story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife.
Montgomery was accused of murdering her friend Betty Gore with an ax in 1980, but later acquitted.

On the show, Candy Montgomery is seen showering in the Gores' bathroom after the brutal and bloody death of Betty Gore. But according to reports, she went to her own home to clean up.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel) takes a shower after Gore's brutal death on Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

On the show, Candy Montgomery is seen showering in the Gores' bathroom after the brutal and bloody death of Betty Gore. But according to reports, she went to her own home to clean up.

Gore is portrayed as being cold and borderline cruel to her foster child Davey, but Gore's family says she wasn't like that at all.

Gore (Melanie Lynskey) surveys her classroom during an episode of Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Montgomery did, in fact, flat-out ask Allan Gore if he'd like to have an affair with her one night after volleyball practice.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel) speaks to Allan Gore (Pablo Schreiber) on an episode of Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Montgomery is shown telling her pastor and friend, Jackie, that she wants to have an affair, but there's no evidence she spoke about her affair plans to anyone.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel) chats with her friend Sherry (Jessie Mueller) and pastor Jackie (Selena Anduze) on Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Montgomery and Gore really did make a pros and cons list of potentially sleeping together.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel) and Gore (Pablo Schreiber) make a "pros" and "cons" list of having an affair on Hulu's "Candy."Hulu

In one episode, Montgomery confides in her friend that she's been having sex with Gore without either of their spouses knowing.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel, center with glasses) and her friends on Hulu's drama "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Marriage Encounter, the hippy-dippy retreat the Gores go to in episode three, was real.

Allan Gore (Pablo Schreiber) and Betty Gore (Melanie Lynskey), center, at the Marriage Encounter retreat on Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

Montgomery really did throw a baby shower for the real-life Gore during her second pregnancy.

Gore (Melanie Lynskey), center, at her baby shower on Hulu's "Candy."Hulu

And yes, Montgomery actually was acquitted of Gore's murder following a highly-publicized trial.

Montgomery (Jessica Biel) during her trial on the final episode of Hulu's "Candy."Tina Rowden/Hulu

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9 wild details from Hulu's 'Candy' &mdash; and whether they really happened or not

On the show, Candy Montgomery is seen showering in the Gores' bathroom after the brutal and bloody death of Betty Gore. But according to reports, she went to her own home to clean up.

Gore is portrayed as being cold and borderline cruel to her foster child Davey, but Gore's family says she wasn't like that at all.

Montgomery did, in fact, flat-out ask Allan Gore if he'd like to have an affair with her one night after volleyball practice.

Montgomery is shown telling her pastor and friend, Jackie, that she wants to have an affair, but there's no evidence she spoke about her affair plans to anyone.

Montgomery and Gore really did make a pros and cons list of potentially sleeping together.

In one episode, Montgomery confides in her friend that she's been having sex with Gore without either of their spouses knowing.

Marriage Encounter, the hippy-dippy retreat the Gores go to in episode three, was real.

Montgomery really did throw a baby shower for the real-life Gore during her second pregnancy.

And yes, Montgomery actually was acquitted of Gore's murder following a highly-publicized trial.

9 wild details from Hulu's 'Candy' — and whether they really happened or not