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Actress Accuses Estranged Husband of Online Impersonation

3/28/2026

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Collien Fernandes, a German actress, said her estranged husband Christian Ulmen impersonated her online by posting pornographic images and engaging in online affairs.
She discovered the actions two years ago and has campaigned against deepfake imagery.
In a Der Spiegel interview, Fernandes described the impact and the public reaction in Germany.
Ulmen's lawyers deny the allegations, stating he did not create or distribute deepfake pornography of Fernandes or anyone else.

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Collien Fernandes, a German actress, said her estranged husband Christian Ulmen impersonated her online by posting pornographic images and engaging in online affairs.
She discovered the actions two years ago and has campaigned against deepfake imagery.
In a Der Spiegel interview, Fernandes described the impact and the public reaction in Germany.
Ulmen's lawyers deny the allegations, stating he did not create or distribute deepfake pornography of Fernandes or anyone else.