Eva Mendes calls out AI image showing Ryan Gosling and…

In July 2026, actress Eva Mendes publicly challenged an Instagram account after it shared an AI-generated image falsely depicting Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp, and content creator Slopaxo together at Comic Con. The post presented a fabricated scene as a genuine celebrity encounter, leading viewers to believe the trio had been spotted interacting in public.

What happened

The Instagram account, Opa Visions, posted the AI-generated image with a caption describing the trio as an "unlikeliest best friend trio" and detailing supposed candid moments from the event. The realistic style of the post led some viewers to accept the encounter as fact. Mendes responded directly in the comments section with the message, "FAKE. Please let people know when you're putting out AI." Her intervention drew significant attention, prompting the account to acknowledge that the image was artificially created. The creator subsequently edited the post to include a disclaimer and promised clearer labeling for future content. While the creator expressed admiration for various films featuring the actors, the response contained factual errors, such as incorrectly attributing a role in the film Ghost Rider to Mendes. This incident highlights the growing trend of using AI to create convincing, high-engagement imagery of public figures, often without immediate disclosure. The event underscores the ongoing difficulty audiences face in distinguishing between authentic photographs and sophisticated digital fabrications on social media platforms.