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.
213 documented incidents — showing the 100 most recent.
2026· 100 incidents
September 2026
·12- 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
- 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
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
·54- 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
- imageLisa and Cristiano Ronaldo
A viral AI-generated image of Lisa from BLACKPINK and Cristiano Ronaldo caused online confusion and sparked heated debate after users initially believed
- imageKusha Kapila
Influencer Kusha Kapila clarifies that a viral selfie showing her with comedian Samay Raina is an AI-generated fabrication intended to fuel online harassment
- audioAriana Grande
Ariana Grande responded to a viral AI-generated song snippet falsely attributed to her upcoming album Petal by commenting on social media
- mixedPriety Zinta
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of deepfakes and morphed content featuring actor Priety Zinta, citing violations of her fundamental rights
- imageAbhishek Sharma
Cricketer Abhishek Sharma has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights against defamatory AI-generated content
- mixedOrson Welles
Australian filmmaker Jodie Heenan uses AI to recreate Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons, sparking debate over creative synthesis and copyright
- imageDesire Luzinda
An image circulating online depicting Desire Luzinda with a baby bump was revealed to be an AI-generated manipulation of a genuine photograph from a May event
- mixedRosie O’Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts
President Donald Trump posted a spoof AI video on Truth Social featuring deepfakes of Rosie O’Donnell and other celebrities claiming to suffer from Trump.
- mixedAmerican Founding Fathers
The Freedom 250 organization has utilized generative AI to create uniform and often historically inaccurate portraits of American Founding Fathers for the.
- mixedPreity Zinta
Actor Preity Zinta has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court to demand the removal of unauthorized AI-generated deepfake content and morphed images.
- imageGoose users
The gay dating app Goose faces allegations of using AI-generated accounts to lure users into joining its platform through deceptive social media engagement
- videoRosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, Julia Roberts, and Robert De Niro
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfake versions of celebrity critics undergoing treatment for a fictional condition named Trump.
- mixedFat Joe
Roc Nation has requested a federal judge strike portions of a legal brief, alleging that opposing counsel used AI-generated fabricated quotes in a lawsuit
- videoRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Julia Roberts
Rosie O'Donnell and other celebrities respond to a viral AI-generated deepfake infomercial featuring Donald Trump mocking Trump Derangement Syndrome
- videoRosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo
On July 3 2026 Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring himself as Dr.
- imageTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce responded with humor after comedian Bert Kreischer shared an AI-generated photo depicting a fake wedding ceremony involving Kelce and Taylor.
- mixedJulia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, and Edward Norton
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfake testimonials from Hollywood celebrities discussing a fictional diagnosis
- videoRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Norton, Robert De Niro, and Julia Roberts
President Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfakes of celebrity critics to promote a satirical treatment plan for Trump Derangement Syndrome
- videoJulia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Ed Norton, John Leguizamo
On July 2, 2026, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on X featuring deepfake depictions of six prominent celebrities discussing a fictional medical.
- mixedRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, and Edward Norton
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself as a doctor treating various celebrity critics for Trump derangement syndrome
- videoLawrence Ng
Hong Kong actor Lawrence Ng has licensed his likeness to a production company to create an AI-generated movie where he appears as his younger self without.
- mixedWhoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo
President Donald Trump shared a 90-second AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself as a doctor diagnosing celebrity critics with Trump Derangement.
- videoRosie O’Donnell, John Leguizamo, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, and Julia Roberts
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social featuring deepfake likenesses of celebrity critics offering testimonials about their recovery from.
- videoWhoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Rosie O'Donnell, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social portraying himself as a doctor diagnosing several Hollywood celebrities with Trump Derangement.
- videoRosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robert De Niro
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself as a doctor treating celebrity critics for Trump Derangement Syndrome
- imageKyle Rittenhouse and Lil Wayne
An AI-generated image circulating on social media falsely depicted Kyle Rittenhouse and Lil Wayne together in an office setting
- mixedRobert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, and Edward Norton
On July 2 2026 President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on X featuring deepfake likenesses of six celebrity critics undergoing treatment for TDS
- mixedRosie O’Donnell, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, Edward Norton
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social featuring deepfakes of celebrities like Rosie O’Donnell and Robert De Niro discussing Trump.
- mixedRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, and Julia Roberts
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social featuring synthetic depictions of six celebrities discussing their recovery from Trump.
- mixedRosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, John Leguizamo, Edward Norton
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social featuring synthetic avatars of celebrity critics discussing a fictional medical condition
June 2026
·6- mixedDerek Lam
Derek Lam is a popular social media influencer with thousands of followers who turns out to be a completely AI-generated deepfake used to sell content
- videoErling Haaland
A viral video appearing to show footballer Erling Haaland startled by his own reflection has been confirmed as an AI-generated deepfake created from older.
- mixedSteve Burton
A woman lost over $81,000 and her home after being targeted by a sophisticated romance scam involving deepfake videos of a celebrity
- imageZendaya and Tom Holland
Stylist Law Roach confirms viral AI-generated wedding photos of Zendaya and Tom Holland are fake and inferior to the actress's actual gown
- imageArsen Ostrovsky
Bondi Beach terror attack survivor Arsen Ostrovsky testifies before an Australian commission regarding antisemitic deepfakes and AI-generated harassment
- imageKlin Kaara Konidela
An AI-generated image of Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela daughter Klin Kaara went viral causing confusion among fans and public figures