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Hollywood Outrage: AI Actress Sparks Identity Theft Debate
10/16/2025
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- The Hollywood community condemned the AI actress Tilly Norwood, created by Eline Van der Velden, amid backlash.
- Actress Melissa Barrera and actress Mara Wilson criticized the project, calling it identity theft.
- Ryan Reynolds introduced actress Tilly Norwood in a Mint Mobile ad to oppose AI in acting.
- Eline Van der Velden defended her creation, saying Tilly is not a replacement for actors but a new form.
