The photos, showing Perry in a black latex gown with a pinstripe blazer bodice, led many to believe she had arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s red carpet.
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The look quickly became a trending topic, with fans praising it as one of the best of the night. Some social media users ranked her above attendees like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, unaware the photos were digitally created.
Others soon noticed visual inconsistencies, pointing to the unreal texture around the waist in one of the photos as evidence it wasn’t genuine.The AI appearance aligned with this year’s Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” adding to the illusion’s believability.
Perry, who was not listed on the official or leaked guest list, did not address the viral images. Fans later connected her absence to her upcoming Lifetimes Tour, which begins its North American leg this week.
This isn’t the first time Katy Perry has gone viral through virtual fashion. In 2023, similar AI-generated images of her wearing an elaborate floral dress also trended during Met Gala season.