Fake Oscar Photo Stirs Emotions Amid L.A. Wildfires, Are Redford and Rossellini Involved?

Viral Image Sparks Controversy During California Crisis, Despite No Link to Hollywood Icons.

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A photo of a charred Oscar trophy surrounded by ashes has gone viral, tugging at the heartstrings of many, including actress Isabella Rossellini. The image was shared by Rossellini, who expressed her sadness for those affected by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

Alongside the photo, Rossellini wrote on Instagram, “Anything to do with Hollywood and Los Angeles brings only tears to my eyes thinking of all friends and colleagues who are living the tragic fires.” She also mentioned that her brother Roberto had sent her the “heartbreaking” image.

However, it turns out the photo isn’t real. A quick check revealed that the image was created using Google AI, not taken from the fires. Still, it spread widely on social media, even reaching the likes of Robert Redford. Some posts claimed the Oscar in the photo might have belonged to Redford, adding to the emotional impact of the image.

But Redford’s representatives quickly set the record straight, telling Entertainment Weekly, “It is fake. He lives in Santa Fe [N.M.]. That is NOT his Oscar.” Redford won an Oscar for Best Director in 1981 for Ordinary People and received an honorary award in 2002. His team confirmed the image didn’t involve him in any way.

This incident also raised an interesting question: What happens if a real Oscar is destroyed in a disaster like a wildfire? The Academy has made it clear that if anyone’s Oscar is lost or damaged, they can contact the Academy for a replacement.

The timing is tough, as the Oscars ceremony is approaching and the wildfires have affected Hollywood’s usual schedule. The Academy announced that this year’s Oscar nominations, which were originally set for January 15, will now be revealed on January 23. The traditional Oscars luncheon on February 10 has also been canceled, and the Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony has been rescheduled.

Though the Oscar photo was a fake, it brought attention to the ongoing devastation caused by the L.A. wildfires and how the Hollywood community is rallying together through it all.

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