Overview

• AI-generated images of Katy Perry at the 2025 Met Gala went viral, showing her in a futuristic black dress paired with a pinstriped suit, matching the event's theme.
• Perry confirmed via Instagram that she was on her Lifetimes Tour and did not attend the gala, sharing the fake images to set the record straight.
• This marks the second consecutive year AI-created photos of Perry at the Met Gala have fooled fans, though her mother, tricked in 2024, was not fooled this time.
• The source of the deepfake images remains unclear, with speculation about whether they were created by fans or her team, though no official comment has been provided.
• The incident has reignited discussions about the challenges of verifying digital content and the growing sophistication of AI-generated media.