Hollywood Voices Concern Over AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood

Sat Oct 11 2025 13:44:40 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Stars like Emily Blunt and Natasha Lyonne express outrage against the artificial intelligence creation Tilly Norwood, as Hollywood grapples with the implications of AI in the film industry.

The emergence of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress, has stirred controversy in Hollywood. Created by Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden, Tilly is positioned as a potential rising star but faces backlash from industry professionals over concerns surrounding AI's impact on human actors' livelihoods. High-profile actors including Emily Blunt and Natasha Lyonne have condemned the technology, urging the industry to preserve human artistry amidst rising AI integration in film.

Hollywood Voices Concern Over AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood

An AI actor named Tilly Norwood has been causing a stir after its Dutch creators said the synthetic performer is in talks with talent agencies.

Norwood could be mistaken for a young, aspiring actress when one glances at its social media. The brunette poses for photos and showcases a fully AI-generated comedy sketch, where it is described as having girl next door vibes.

I may be AI, but I'm feeling very real emotions right now, Tilly's creators wrote on her page. I am so excited for what's coming next!

Hollywood is not rolling out the red carpet. Its powerful actors union has condemned the creation, along with A-list stars like Emily Blunt, Natasha Lyonne and Whoopi Goldberg.

Norwood is not an actor, it's a character generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) stated.

The AI performer was created by Dutch actor and comedian Eline Van der Velden who reportedly said she wanted Norwood to become the next Scarlett Johansson. Amid the anger and backlash in Hollywood, Van der Velden posted on Tilly's Instagram page to clarify that the creation is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work – a piece of art.

Fellow actress Natasha Lyonne stated that anyone who works with Norwood should be boycotted, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in the industry. Meanwhile, Emily Blunt described Norwood as terrifying when shown video footage of the AI actress.

As the debate continues, actors and filmmakers are being urged to protect their art and careers from AI encroachments, highlighting the importance of maintaining human connection in storytelling.