Gentle, sweet, and with a “babyface” that makes anyone’s heart melt, this is how the international fan community describes Melody Marks, a 2000-born actress from the United States. Melody quickly built her reputation thanks to her beauty, a mix of innocence and sensuality, along with her natural demeanor in every frame. Despite her young age, she has become one of the most beloved faces, often referred to by international magazines as the “Sweetheart of Ohio” – the sweet girl from Ohio.
However, even a rising star like Melody cannot escape the wave of technology sweeping through every field. Recently, she surprised fans by expressing her anger and feeling hurt over her likeness being used without permission in two AI-generated films.
“This makes me want to cry. Why use a version that looks like me? Is it to avoid paying? Or do they think I’m too ugly on screen? I feel really bad, really bad. I hate AI, I hate what it’s doing to this industry…” – Melody emotionally shared in a post that is going viral on social media.
According to many fans, these two “AI version” films were directly modeled after episodes that Melody had participated in before, almost “copying” her entire appearance and expressions from a previously very popular original episode. Not only are real people being “replaced”, but these products are also being publicly released on commercial platforms, causing outrage among international fans.
What resonates most with many is the emotional hurt that Melody expresses. For many actors, their image and identity are their most valuable assets. Becoming an “artificial version” is not just a loss of income, but also a loss of control over one’s own identity.
However, Melody does not complain or blame all technology. She has admitted that AI can also be beneficial for the production industry, but “it should not erase real people.” It is this calm, straightforward, and sincere emotion that has made her post widely shared, becoming a hot topic of discussion on major forums like Reddit and X.
This incident, though small, is seen as a significant turning point – not only in the entertainment industry but also in the tech world. Melody Marks, in her very natural way, has touched on a common concern: Any profession and anyone can be severely affected by the current wave of AI.
Fans hope that after this incident, film companies will be more cautious in using actors’ images. As for Melody, she remains beloved, not just for her sweet appearance but also for her personality outside of the screen.
