Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, and Adam Sandler deepfake (Feb 2025)

A deepfake video featuring several Jewish celebrities, including Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, and Adam Sandler, criticizing Kanye West's antisemitic remarks recently went viral. The video, created by Ori Bejerano and Guy Bar, was presented as an artistic statement addressing rising antisemitism. However, the use of AI to generate the video without the celebrities' consent sparked controversy. Scarlett Johansson released a statement expressing her lack of tolerance for antisemitism and hate speech, but also highlighting the significant threat posed by AI-generated deepfakes.