The Met Gala in 2024 is a star-studded affair, with famous faces everywhere you look. However, not every celebrity managed to make it to the event this year. Some mischievous AI pranksters have taken it upon themselves to trick people into thinking certain celebs were in attendance.
There have been some fake photos circulating on social media, claiming to show Katy Perry and Rihanna at the Gala. Despite the lack of any proof that they actually attended, these AI-generated images have caused quite a stir.
Katy Perry, who is 39 years old, handled the situation with humor. She shared two of the fake images on her Instagram, poking fun at the situation. Alongside the photos, she included a screenshot of a text from her mom, who had fallen for the prank as well.
In the caption of her post, seen by her 207 million followers, Perry joked, ‘Couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work.’ Her mom’s text, filled with love and laughter, read, ‘Ha Feather! Didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown. You look like the Rose Parade, you are your own float lol.’
Phony images of Katy Perry and Rihanna generated by artificial intelligence have made their way onto social media, despite lacking any concrete evidence of them attending a red carpet event.
Perry, at 39, handled the AI fakes with humor, sharing two fake images of herself on Instagram. She also posted a text from her mom, who fell for the fake images as well. In response, Perry jokingly warned her mom to beware of the AI tricks.
A fan named @bredfaria in New York City eagerly awaited Perry’s arrival, expressing his anticipation with a tweet featuring a blue butterfly cutout with “Katy 143” in black. Perry shared this tweet, along with a sneak peek video showing her singing into a microphone. Although the video was muted, it hinted at new music in the works.
In one image, Perry rocked a flowing floral gown adorned with flowers. Another photo featured her in a gold breastplate paired with a grassy floral skirt, giving off a wet look reminiscent of Kim Kardashian’s 2019 style. The AI fakery didn’t stop with Perry, as fake images of Rihanna on the red carpet also surfaced. However, the Barbados native reportedly canceled her appearance due to a bout of flu, according to a report from People magazine.
Mary added a fake photo to her message, but Perry quickly responded with a laugh, warning their mom, “Haha, even AI can trick you! Watch out!”
Perry also reposted a tweet from a supporter named @bredfaria, who was eagerly anticipating her arrival in New York City. The tweet featured a blue butterfly cutout with “Katy 143” written in black.
The slide featured a short video clip of her performing with a microphone in hand. However, the video was silent, leaving fans to wonder about the sound of her upcoming music for now.
In another photo, she was seen wearing a shiny gold breastplate paired with a flowy floral skirt, giving off the same sleek vibe as Kim Kardashian’s 2019 wet look.
Perry wasn’t the only famous person to have their image faked recently. Photos of Rihanna surfaced on the red carpet, even though she wasn’t actually there. In a recent interview with Extra, Rihanna hinted that her 2024 Met Gala outfit would be simpler than usual.
“I’m keeping it real simple this year… It will depend on my makeup and hair,” Rihanna mentioned. Describing the look as “very simple-ish” compared to her past outfits, she stated, “I’m just showing up for dinner.”
It’s uncertain whether Rihanna will reveal her outfit once she recovers from the flu. The fake image of Rihanna depicted her donning a white gown decorated with green vines and flowers, along with a large circular pad behind her head. As of now, Rihanna has not addressed the fake image on social media.
