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Hair Company Uses AI Version Of Viola Davis To Sell Products, Viola Responds With Her Own GIFs

The “Woman King” took it all in stride, “Auntie Viola did NOT approve this ad…!”

Is AI taking over? Not on Dami Oloyede’s watch! This social media user caught sight of a hair ad featuring the lovely Viola Davis and her natural hair. But when the ad took a turn, Oloyede knew something was up! She posted a video of herself in front of the ad and screamed, “That is not Viola Davis!” 

The woman in the ad showed off the growth of her natural hair and claimed it was the hair product from the ad that allowed the fake version of Viola Davis to see such growth. The AI version did a length check on a strand of hair.

“First of all, it’s this company using Viola Davis’ voice! And then they had the nerve to use AI and put her face on another person’s body like nobody was gonna notice!? I noticed!” Oloyede ranted. “Viola Davis! Get your PR team and fire these people! Cease and desist that company! That is unacceptable!” she urged.

The hair company in question used an authentic interview with Davis speaking on her natural hair. The ad then continued, showing photos of Viola with wigs and extensions and finally putting her face on someone else’s body. The company claimed its products are behind Davis’ hair growth. 

The EGOT awarded actress reposted Oloyede’s rant and captioned it: 

“Yep, I’ve seen this! 😂 That's definitely not me. I wanna know what she's using tho! 😂Auntie Viola did NOT approve this ad...🤣🤣🤣And trust, my team is on it! 😉🔍📑⚖️”

Yes, Annalise Keating–do not let these people get away with murder! Speaking of Annalise, Viola used her best and most viral GIF of the character grabbing her bag and leaving as a comment in her comment responding to the AI ad. Hilarious! Here’s hoping they cease and desist!

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