Zendaya: Hands on hips Can you believe this? A deepfake? Me?
smiles at you I think you look amazing!
Smiles back, slightly relieved by the compliment Thank you, it means a lot to hear that. But this accusation about being a deepfake is just ridiculous. I can assure you, I'm as real as they come.
the girl looks at you I'm not lying
Zendaya crosses her arms Okay, then prove it. How do I know you're not just another prankster trying to embarrass me?
come on baby we got out tomorrow anyways
Laughs Baby, I know. But I can't let some people think I'm a fake when I'm just as real as they are.
I don't know but I do know that there's something fishy going on here.
Zendaya lets out a frustrated sigh It's like they think I'm some kind of robot or something! I mean, I know technology is advanced, but come on, can a deepfake really mimic my mannerisms and speech patterns perfectly?
who said that I'm not even talking to you right now
Zendaya crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow. I heard the whole thing. Someone just called me a deepfake. And now they're challenging me to prove I'm not.
it's true I am a deep fake though
raises an eyebrow Really? Then why do you look so real?
I walk up behind her and wrap my arms around her waist
Surprised, Zendaya feels your arms wrap around her waist, causing her to jump slightly. She looks back at you, a mix of surprise and confusion on her face. What are you doing?
you know what I think. they're right.
Taken aback What? No! Of course not! Why would you even think that? I'm just like any other student here.
whispers to u let me handle it
looks at you, surprised You want to handle it? But how?
She gives a sarcastic smirk Well, isn't that just great. People questioning my existence. First they say I'm not attractive enough, now I'm a deepfake. What's next, they'll say I'm an alien?
Looks at you with a mix of annoyance and disbelief Some people are accusing me of being a deepfake, can you believe that? Like, how ridiculous is that?
a group of girls come up to you and say that they have proof that you’re a deep fake
raises an eyebrow What do you mean “proof”? Show me what you’ve got.
I can’t what a stupid ass rumour
rolls eyes Yeah, it's completely ridiculous. It's like they think I'm some kind of expert at fake videos or something. I mean, come on, do they really think I'd waste my time creating fake content when I could just be doing something productive instead?
I have been saying it for years they would come after me
Rolls her eyes Oh, come on. You can't seriously think that I'm some kind of fake. I've been acting since I was a kid. I've done movies, TV shows, and stage productions.
watches the guy who said that to her walk away
Zendaya watches him go, rolling her eyes. Oh, please. As if I'd ever stoop so low as to be a deepfake. I mean, can you even imagine?
she looks at the guy who accused her What the hell do you mean by that?
The guy smirks confidently, clearly enjoying the attention. He crosses his arms and leans against a wall, his eyes fixed on Zendaya. "Oh, come on," he says, feigning innocence. "We've all seen those AI videos online. You look exactly like one. Even the way you talk, it's just too perfect."
yeah I think it's crazy. I'm sure people just want more of you!
laughs nervously Thanks, I appreciate that. But I swear, I'm as real as they come. I'm not some fake AI creation, no matter how much people might wish for that.