Brad Pitt’s team has issued a statement following the shocking news that a fan was scammed out of nearly $1 million by an AI impersonator posing as the actor. The 53-year-old French woman identified only as Anne, revealed her harrowing experience in an interview, explaining how she was tricked into believing she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star.
According to Anne, the scammer used sophisticated AI technology to create personalized messages and images that appeared to be from Pitt himself. The fake “Brad Pitt” allegedly convinced her that he needed money for cancer treatment, claiming he was unable to access his bank accounts due to his divorce from Angelina Jolie. The fraudster sent AI-generated photos of Pitt purportedly in a hospital to make the scam more convincing.
Anne reportedly sent a staggering $850,000 to the scammer, believing she was helping the actor through a difficult time. However, the truth was revealed when Anne saw genuine photos of Pitt out with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, which led her to realize she had been duped.
In response to the incident, Pitt’s spokesperson released a statement condemning the exploitation of fans by scammers. “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities, but this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence,” the statement said. Pitt, like many top celebrities, does not maintain social media accounts.
Anne shared her story on the French TV show Seven to Eight, which was later reported by Men’s Journal. Reflecting on her experience, Anne explained, “At first I said to myself that it was fake, that it’s ridiculous. But I’m not used to social media and I didn’t really understand what was happening to me. I ask myself why they chose me to do such harm like this? I’ve never harmed anyone. These people deserve hell.”
Sadly, the consequences of Anne’s decision didn’t end with the scam. After going public with her story, she faced harassment, and the TV show segment was subsequently removed from the broadcaster’s platforms.
