Overview

• AI-generated images of Katy Perry at the 2025 Met Gala went viral, convincing many fans and garnering widespread attention online.
• Perry confirmed via Instagram that she did not attend the gala, as she was performing on her Lifetimes Tour and preparing for a Houston show.
• This marks the second consecutive year that deepfake images of Perry at the event have circulated, though her mother was not fooled this time.
• A parody account on X added false details about her AI-generated outfit, including claims of a custom Mugler fabric named 'Lustratex®.'
• The incident highlights ongoing challenges with AI misinformation and the difficulty of verifying digital content on social media platforms.