Hollywood is fuming over “Tilly Norwood,” an AI-generated actress created by Eline Van Der Velden’s startup Particle6.
Marketed as a digital performer, Tilly posts like a Gen Z influencer and boasts about her versatility in staged “screen tests.” But the project triggered a wave of criticism from actors who argue AI is stealing their work without consent.
Tilly Norwood is the talk of Tinseltown. Here’s where she came from, why everyone in Hollywood is furious, and what she might do next. https://t.co/S3GkEvGENq
— Esquire (@esquire) October 1, 2025
Celebrities including Sophie Turner, Cameron Cowperthwaite, and Ralph Ineson condemned the concept, calling it disturbing and exploitative.
Actress Mara Wilson noted that such AI creations rely on the work of countless real professionals. Van Der Velden defended Tilly as a “creative work” akin to animation or CGI, insisting she is not meant to replace humans.
#FPExplained: An AI actor, which has drawn the attention of talent agencies, has caused a stir in Hollywood. Here’s why.https://t.co/AdIJe8dj7l
— Firstpost (@firstpost) October 1, 2025
The controversy follows Hollywood’s 2023 strikes, where protections against AI use were central demands.
Meanwhile, studios and unions face ongoing legal battles with AI firms accused of misusing copyrighted material.
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