A digitally generated image suggesting that conspiracy broadcaster Alex Jones spent Thanksgiving with actor Sydney Sweeney has prompted renewed scrutiny of how quickly artificial intelligence can distort reality online. The image, which showed Jones in a kitchen holding a roast turkey beside Sweeney in an evening gown, circulated widely across X, Reddit and Instagram over the holiday weekend after Jones reposted it with a political message. There is no indication the pair have ever met, and posts from Sweeney’s own accounts placed her elsewhere over the same period.
The picture originated from a parody X account that regularly posts satirical edits of Jones. It shared the image with a caption implying the pair were celebrating in a “new house,” and the composite was quickly reposted by Jones on his verified account. He added a Thanksgiving greeting but offered no indication that the image was artificial. At first glance, it appeared to be a conventional holiday photograph.
Because the image paired a prominent actor with a polarising conspiracy figure, it triggered a rapid wave of confusion and debate. Social media users scrutinised the photo, highlighting distorted hands, unusual lighting and polished textures that suggested it had been generated by artificial intelligence. Some viewers said they initially believed the scene was genuine, while others immediately recognised it as a joke. The repost by Jones intensified the debate, with critics questioning why he would share a photorealistic fake without clarification.
Happy thanksgiving to all of my fellow Americans as we continue to battle for the future of our republic. https://t.co/xh7x8yAZ1y pic.twitter.com/knXJIobl71 — Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) November 27, 2025