AI-generated images can now create social media moments for celebrities that they were never actually a part of. This was the case for Mia Goth, who supposedly had a response to her divorce created, including a T-shirt and breakup soundtrack.
After the Pearl and MaXXXine actress filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf, an Instagram post showed Goth wearing a shirt that said “MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN,” along with Beyoncé’s song “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” which seemed to reference the breakup.
Goth’s spokesperson says the image was created using artificial intelligence technology, and Goth does not have any presence on social media.
@miagoth_ is a verified fan account with over one million followers. Initially mistaken for a selfie posted by Goth herself, the image showed her wearing a shirt she chose after filing for divorce. The article and post have since been deleted.
The actress’s team has been working to prevent the confusion.
Mia Goth does not own or use any social media platforms, according to her representative Christine Tripicchio. Multiple complaints have been made to Instagram to remove a verified fan account that posts fake AI images of Mia Goth.
Tripicchio also wondered how the account had been eligible for a verification badge initially.
She expressed concern over the fan account being granted a verified badge on Instagram and criticized the platform for prioritizing fake images over safeguarding a public figure’s image.
Meta informed Mashable that the account was deleted for pretending to be a public figure.
We need to speak up about the inappropriate use of AI.
Goth’s group is not the only one attempting to rectify a public incident that did not occur.
Indicator’s investigation in March found six AI-generated influencer accounts on Instagram, with a total of about one million followers, posting fake celebrity interactions. One account, @ayannasoblack, shared doctored gym pictures with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena. Most of these accounts directed users to Fanvue profiles offering access to artificial adult content, except for one.
Real entertainers’ content is also used as inspiration for these narratives. According to Mashable, artificial intelligence personalities have started recreating comedians’ jokes and acts to attract viewers. Comedian Sarah Purdum mentioned to Mashable that female comedians’ material was being taken and altered for provocative AI characters.
Celebrities face more than just fabricated situations, as seen with Taylor Swift dealing with nonconsensual, sexually explicit AI-generated images and false images implying her support for Donald Trump.
“It evoked my concerns about AI and the risks of spreading false information,” she expressed.
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- Users can now edit photos on public Instagram accounts using the new Meta AI tool.
Scarlett Johansson objected to being featured in an AI-generated video protesting Ye’s antisemitism in 2025, emphasizing the importance of condemning the misuse of AI to maintain a grasp on reality.
Even the families of deceased performers are having to resist: In October 2025, filmmaker Zelda Williams requested that individuals refrain from sending her AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams, as she believed these re-creations were not in line with his wishes.
What is the current artificial intelligence policy of Instagram?
AI-generated images do not necessarily lead to Meta removing them.
Meta’s policy allows manipulated content to remain accessible unless it violates other platform rules, like those prohibiting bullying or harassment. The platform uses “AI info” labels to offer context based on technical signals or disclosure of AI usage.
Meta updated the label from “Made with AI” to “AI info” in 2024 due to some photos with minor AI retouching being flagged. The labels for AI-edited content were shifted to the post’s menu, while visible labels remained on AI-generated content.
The method relies on recognizing the use of AI, but Meta admits that its systems may not detect every AI-generated image and that the markers used for detection can be erased. The absence of an AI label doesn’t always indicate that a photo is authentic.
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Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture in New York, with a Master’s degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor’s from the University of Michigan. Her work has been featured in various publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. Additionally, she operates Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.
