AI-generated images of Katy Perry at the 2025 Met Gala circulated online and fooled some fans, though her mother was not deceived this time, unlike the previous year when similar AI images had tricked her into believing Katy attended the event.
For the second consecutive year, AI-generated images purporting to show Katy Perry at the Met Gala circulated online and deceived viewers. The 2025 incident occurred on May 6 when fake images showed the singer wearing a pinstriped suit blended with a futuristic black dress that matched the evening's 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' theme. Perry was actually on her Lifetimes Tour and posted to Instagram explaining her absence, noting that unlike 2024, her mother Mary Perry was with her this time and therefore 'safe from the bots.' In 2024, similar AI deepfake images had successfully fooled Perry's mother, who sent her daughter a text message complimenting what she believed was a real ivory ball gown covered in three-dimensional flowers. Perry had responded 'lol mom the AI got you too, BEWARE!' The AI-generated images were realistic enough to circulate widely online and convince viewers they were authentic photographs of the celebrity at the high-profile fashion event. Perry has been a regular Met Gala attendee but has not actually attended since 2022.
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