Is Zendaya pregnant? Truth behind the viral baby bump photo revealed
A viral photo claiming to show Zendaya pregnant with Tom Holland's child has been debunked as an AI-generated fabrication. The couple has previously been targeted by similar deepfake content, including fake wedding photos.
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This highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation in celebrity culture and the difficulty of distinguishing authentic media from synthetic content.
Zendaya's baby bump photo has gone viral across social media, leaving fans convinced that the actor is expecting her first child with Tom Holland. However, it looks like the viral image is fake and was created using artificial intelligence, with the original photograph dating back to 2023.The manipulated picture appears to show Zendaya, 29, walking through a park with her Spider-Man: Brand New Day co-star and husband Tom Holland, 30, while sporting a visible baby bump in a crop top. The image quickly sparked pregnancy rumours online.However, The Sun has confirmed that the viral photograph is AI-generated and not authentic.
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