Celebrity deepfakes
Public figures are the most-cloned people on the internet. These incidents cover fabricated endorsements, synthetic imagery, and cloned voices used to sell products the subject never touched.
257 documented incidents — showing the 100 most recent.
2026· 100 incidents
October 2026
·5- mixedMr. Beast
A Guelph woman lost $14,000 to a cryptocurrency scam after interacting with deepfake video and audio content impersonating YouTube creator Mr. Beast
- imageMoroccan dissidents
A fake journalist persona named Daniel Robson used AI-generated imagery to infiltrate news organizations and publish content targeting Moroccan dissidents
- videoMykhailo Fedorov
Political analyst Yevhen Mahda criticizes former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for using AI-generated videos to promote defense initiatives while failing.
- audioJapanese anime voice actor
A Tokyo court established a legal precedent by protecting a voice actor against the unauthorized use of an AI-generated clone on TikTok
- mixedBBC News
A deepfake video mimicking a BBC News report was circulated on X following an incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 using AI-manipulated footage
September 2026
·43- imageOttawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette, Policy Options, and other Canadian media outlets
Multiple Canadian media outlets retracted articles after discovering that a journalist persona named Daniel Robson was likely an AI-generated fabrication
- audioMs. Wang
The Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court ruled against a company for unauthorized AI voice cloning, establishing a new burden-shifting framework for.
- mixedDavid Tennant
A fan-made 50-minute Doctor Who episode titled The Curse of Kilmorag utilized unauthorized synthetic recreations of David Tennant to spark industry debate
- mixedSalman Khan
Actor Salman Khan has publicly condemned the creation of fabricated AI videos and voice clones of himself circulating on social media platforms
- imageNicolas Prattes
An AI-generated image depicting actor Nicolas Prattes shirtless on a street was identified and tracked by an authenticity verification service on September 28.
- imageIm Yoon-ah
SM Entertainment has filed a criminal complaint after AI-generated composite images depicting actress Im Yoon-ah as pregnant were distributed online
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok to challenge the unauthorized use of an AI-generated clone of his voice for commercial gain
- imageSeo Eun-hye
Artist Seo Eun-hye faced unfounded pregnancy rumors after posting an AI-generated ultrasound image on social media that was intended for a cheerful card
- videoElliott Choy
The gambling platform Kalshi faced backlash after using generative AI to create a deepfake advertisement that altered the race of YouTuber Elliott Choy
- videoMother Jones
Russian disinformation operators utilized a deepfake video featuring the Mother Jones editor-in-chief to spread fabricated claims about the DNC and CNN.
- videoLara Raj
KATSEYE member Lara Raj addresses a viral AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted her using offensive and racist language
- videoErling Haaland
Manchester City star Erling Haaland and YouTuber MrBeast teamed up to recreate a viral AI-generated video that previously duped fans during the 2026 World Cup
- audioGene Wilder
The late Gene Wilder returns to the screen in a Netflix series using AI voice synthesis to narrate the production Wonkas The Golden Ticket
- mixedMichael (retired psychologist)
A retired psychologist was defrauded of 180000 dollars by scammers using deepfake video and voice-cloning technology to impersonate a romantic interest
- mixedRobin Williams
Zelda Williams has publicly condemned the creation and circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video depicting her late father discussing conspiracy theories
- videoJannat Mirza and Hania Aamir
Punjab Assembly member Hina Parvez Butt is calling for urgent action against non-consensual AI-generated videos targeting public figures and women in Pakistan
- mixedTilly Norwood
On September 21 2026 AI actress Tilly Norwood experienced a technical glitch during a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview by switching from English to Cantonese
- videoChongtham Vikram Singh
Times Now utilized generative AI to create a hyper-realistic simulation of the mob lynching of Chongtham Vikram Singh, sparking widespread ethical concerns.
- imageSam Smith
AI-generated images falsely claiming to show singer Sam Smith in 2016 and 2025 were debunked after detection tools confirmed they were synthetic
- videoAnthony Albanese and Dick Smith
Australian financial scams have increasingly utilized deepfake footage of public figures like Anthony Albanese and Dick Smith to deceive victims
- mixedJunior Lutero De Alcantara
An investigation revealed a YouTube channel using AI to deepfake an Australian accent onto a Brazilian creator to promote political content
- mixedJimmy Donaldson (MrBeast)
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, recently addressed a deceptive deepfake scam advertisement on TikTok that falsely promoted an iPhone giveaway
- mixedEmma Caulfield, Alyson Hannigan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, Ed Begley Jr., Eric Roberts
Russian disinformation actors utilized deepfake videos of celebrities including Emma Caulfield and Alyson Hannigan to spread political propaganda
- mixedAlyson Hannigan, Emma Caulfield, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, Ed Begley Jr, Eric Roberts, Jon Ossoff, James Talarico
Russian disinformation operation Matryoshka targets US midterms using deepfake celebrity videos and unauthorized CNN branding to smear Democratic candidates
- imageCelebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises faces criticism after using AI-generated imagery in promotional brochures, sparking a debate regarding travel marketing transparency and.
- videoNeymar da Silva Santos Júnior
A viral video falsely claiming to show footballer Neymar posing with a real woman has been debunked as a digital manipulation featuring an AI-generated figure
- mixedV. D. Satheesan, Pinarayi Vijayan, Suresh Gopi, Ramesh Chennithala, P. C. George, Vellappally Natesan, V. Muraleedharan, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, V. Sivankutty
An AI-generated video depicting Kerala politicians as Bigg Boss Malayalam contestants has gone viral for its realistic synthesis of faces and voices
- videoHania Aamir and other Pakistani celebrities
Pakistani actresses and public figures are calling for government action against an Instagram account spreading AI-generated deepfakes depicting violence and.
- mixedAlphonso Davies
An offshore gambling site used AI-generated deepfakes to falsely claim the father of soccer star Alphonso Davies won millions in an Instagram scam ad
- mixedSarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, Emma Caulfield, Christopher Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Chris Pappas, James Talarico, Jon Ossoff, Mary Peltola, Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown
A Kremlin-backed disinformation campaign is using AI-cloned celebrity voices and unauthorized news branding to spread false narratives targeting U.S.
- mixedRuna Laila
Tani Laila is calling for social media users to report AI-generated content spreading false rumors about the health and death of her mother, singer Runa Laila
- mixedMalaysian voters
Anthropic disrupted a commercial influence operation that used AI to profile Malaysian voters and manage a network of over 1,000 fake social media accounts
- audioEminem
An AI-generated track mimicking Eminem has gone viral on YouTube, deceiving thousands of listeners despite being an unauthorized imitation
- mixedunnamed financial sector personality
A financial sector victim lost £250,000 after being targeted by a sophisticated AI-generated video scam featuring a celebrity endorsement
- imageSydney Sweeney
An AI-generated advertisement featuring Sydney Sweeney and Nike branding is circulating on social media but is not an official campaign
- mixedDonald J. Trump
In September 2026 President Donald J. Trump utilized a series of AI-generated images and videos on social media to promote political narratives and
- imageRobert De Niro
On September 6, 2026, President Donald Trump shared numerous AI-generated images on Truth Social including a manipulated depiction of actor Robert De Niro
- mixedMary J. Blige
AI music generator Suno pulled an unauthorized advertisement featuring Mary J. Blige after the singer faced online abuse for an endorsement she never approved
- mixedShruti Haasan
Actor Shruti Haasan has secured an interim injunction from the Bombay High Court to protect her personality rights against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes
- audioTorus
Indie band Torus discovered their viral TikTok cover song was stolen and extended using generative AI on Spotify
- mixedElon Musk
Elon Musk is being featured in sophisticated AI-generated deepfake videos designed to promote a fraudulent financial investment platform called Quantum AI
- videoRiver Cain
An AI-generated country music persona named River Cain misled social media users with a fabricated video depicting the artist being hit by a phone
- mixedCentral African Republic
An investigation reveals how a Russian-linked influence operation used AI to generate propaganda and manipulate public opinion in the Central African Republic
August 2026
·28- audioForsaken-Trash3833
An independent artist suspects their long-term producer delivered AI-generated tracks instead of original songs after paying $550 for two compositions
- videoMirza Rahmath Baig
AIMIM expelled MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig following an alleged video leak controversy that the politician claims is a deepfake created for political extortion
- imageDolly Parton
Donald Trump faces widespread public backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of himself with the late Dolly Parton on social media
- videoNigel Farage and Andrew Bailey
Fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes of political figures to promote fraudulent investment schemes through manufactured social media
- videoNigeria
An investigation by Dubawa reveals that AI-generated footage was used to falsely claim foreign terrorists were entering Nigeria
- audioGene Wilder
Netflix utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of the late Gene Wilder for its new reality competition series Wonkas The Golden Ticket
- mixedMichael
A retired psychologist lost $180,000 to a sophisticated romance scam involving deepfake video, voice cloning, and stolen identity documents
- mixedMark Cuban
Mark Cuban criticizes Meta for allowing AI-generated ads on Facebook that use his likeness to scam users into purchasing fake medical products
- mixedArnold Schwarzenegger
Creator Brian Monarch released a deepfake video replacing every major character in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite with the face of Arnold Schwarzenegger
- imageLil Durk
A viral image depicting rapper Lil Durk as bald in a mug shot has been identified as an AI-generated fabrication while he remains in federal custody
- videoRavi Kishan
An AI-generated video featuring actor Ravi Kishan in a scene from the sitcom Friends has gone viral for its seamless integration of his voice and likeness
- mixedLawrence Wong, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Indranee Rajah, K. Shanmugam, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna
Singapore mandates that TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram verify advertisers following a surge in deepfake scams using high-profile political and celebrity
- mixedDanny Bones
An investigation reveals that the anonymous far-right AI rapper Danny Bones is a project created by music producer Denver Bamber and 3D animator Theo
- imageAlex Eala
A viral photo showing professional tennis player Alex Eala carrying a bag supporting Sara Duterte has been debunked as an AI-generated manipulation
- videoC N Annadurai
An investigation into the use of generative AI in Tamil Nadu politics, focusing on the controversial deepfake of late leader C N Annadurai.
- mixedRafał Brzoska
In 2026, Polish billionaire Rafał Brzoska was targeted by AI-driven deepfake advertisements on Meta platforms as part of a widespread global fraud scheme
- audioAkshay Kumar
A viral deepfake video falsely depicts Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar mocking the Indian Army and the Operation Sindoor documentary using AI-generated audio
- mixedJason Paige
Original Pokémon theme singer Jason Paige faces criticism for marketing a new Game Boy game using AI-generated advertisements and high price points
- audioD'Addario
DAddario admits to using generative AI in a product demo video after initially denying allegations and shares plans to implement stricter disclosure
- videoMedical professionals
AI-generated health content on TikTok is spreading medical misinformation through deepfake influencers posing as physicians to promote bogus health claims
- videoTom Cruise and Brad Pitt
Chinese AI models like MiniMax Hailuo 3 and ByteDance Seedance 2.0 face scrutiny for generating unauthorized deepfakes of famous Hollywood characters and
- mixedMarsha Dunkel, Abbey Reynolds, Sophie Burrell, and Rhett Shull
Online creators including Marsha Dunkel and Rhett Shull are facing an epidemic of AI-generated copycat accounts stealing their likenesses to promote
- audioAsha Bhosle
The Bombay High Court ruled that unauthorized AI voice cloning of singer Asha Bhosle constitutes an invasion of personality rights and must be stopped
- imageMrunal Thakur
Indian actor Mrunal Thakur has issued a formal warning on Instagram regarding the unauthorized use of her likeness in AI-generated deepfake content
- audioBoy George
Bandcamp removed an AI-generated pro-Israel track titled We Will Dance Again by Boy George, leading to the deactivation of the artist's account
- videoOprah Winfrey
Scammers are utilizing AI-generated deepfake videos featuring celebrities like Oprah Winfrey to deceptively market the weight loss supplement LipoMax on
- mixedNirmala Sitharaman and Sachin Tendulkar
A 75-year-old resident of Visakhapatnam lost over ₹10 lakh after falling for an AI-generated investment scam featuring deepfake endorsements by Nirmala
- audioPoint72, Citadel, Millennium Management, and Two Sigma
In August 2026, major hedge funds including Point72 and Citadel were targeted by a wave of AI-powered voice phishing attacks using cloned executive voices
July 2026
·24- audioFenix Flexin
Rapper Fenix Flexin faced allegations from producer Medasin that his viral hit Rubberz was entirely generated by AI software
- mixedGisele Bundchen, Angelica, Juliette, Sabrina Sato, Drauzio Varella, Pedro Moreira Salles, Brad Pitt, Sergio Moro
Brazil's data protection authority published a technical report detailing how deepfake technology is being used to conduct large-scale financial fraud and
- mixedShift Up
Developer Shift Up faced fan backlash after releasing an AI-generated music video for the upcoming game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain on their official
- audioMegumi Ogata
Voice actress Megumi Ogata speaks out against unauthorized AI voice cloning as Japan moves to protect performers under new publicity rights guidelines
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok operators over the unauthorized use and monetization of his AI-generated voice
- imageRyan Gosling and Johnny Depp
Eva Mendes publicly challenged an Instagram creator for posting a realistic but misleading AI-generated image depicting Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp together
- mixedEsther Yu
Esther Yu's studio has issued a formal warning against the unauthorized use of her voice and likeness in AI-generated dramas, cartoons, and videos
- videoMarsha Dunkel, Abbey Reynolds, Sophie Burrell, Rhett Shull
Online creators including Marsha Dunkel and Rhett Shull are battling unauthorized AI-generated doppelgängers used to hawk products and spread
- imageRyan Gosling, Johnny Depp, and Slopaxo
Eva Mendes confronted an Instagram account for sharing a misleading AI-generated image of Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp, forcing the creator to disclose
- videoJacquie Lambie
An investigation into an AI-driven stock trading scam using deepfake celebrity endorsements to lure investors into a fraudulent platform
- mixedKaren Flowers
Beauty influencer Karen Flowers and other creators are facing identity theft as rogue actors use AI deepfakes to produce unauthorized and deceptive
- imageKaitlan Collins
Former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins on TruthSocial following controversial remarks made at a
- mixedJimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert
Donald Trump utilized AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to depict late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert as panhandlers in
- mixedEnrico Mentana
The Italian data protection authority has banned broadcaster R.T.I. from using AI-altered clips of news director Enrico Mentana in satirical programming.
- imageKate Ceberano
Australian singer Kate Ceberano discovers a disturbing AI-generated deepfake depicting her mourning the death of friend and actor Sam Neill
- mixedBill Gates, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Martin, Savannah Guthrie, Chris Hemsworth, Sanjay Gupta
An 82-year-old resident lost over $500 after being misled by hyper-realistic AI deepfakes of celebrities falsely endorsing an Alzheimer's supplement.
- imageLamine Yamal
An AI-generated image falsely depicting Lamine Yamal draped in a Palestinian flag following Spain's 2026 World Cup victory was debunked by forensic analysis
- imageSophie Rain
Social media influencer Sophie Rain condemned viral AI-generated images that falsely depicted her undergoing a religious transformation and mocked
- videoDJI
DJI faced significant backlash after using an AI-generated avatar to promote its Mic Mini product on TikTok, alienating the creative community it serves
- audioJames Earl Jones
Epic Games is rolling out AI-generated voices for 36 Fortnite NPCs on July 30, following a controversial incident involving a James Earl Jones deepfake
- audioJun Hyun-moo
During the July 2026 filming of Jun Hyun-moos Plan 4 broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo utilized AI voice synthesis after losing his voice due to a throat condition
- imageMeagan Good
A viral AI-generated photo falsely depicted actress Meagan Good with a baby bump, triggering widespread pregnancy rumors that were later debunked.
- imageHarmanpreet Kaur
Following the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup, brands utilized generative AI to create unauthorized, synthetic images of Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur
- audioGenjiro Tsuda
Japanese voice actors are launching official AI voice services to combat unauthorized cloning and protect their intellectual property rights