Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has issued a serious warning to her fans after discovering that scammers are misusing her identity on social media. The Oscar-winning actress revealed that fake accounts impersonating her on TikTok and Instagram have been sending direct messages to fans, attempting to build trust and extract personal information. The situation, she admitted, has left her deeply upset and concerned for her followers’ safety.
In a heartfelt TikTok video, the Big Little Lies actress addressed the issue directly. “This is important. I want to tell you what I’ve been dealing with for the past 24 hours,” she began. Reese explained that multiple impersonators have been reaching out to fans through private messages, pretending to be her, forming emotional connections, and even suggesting in-person meetings. She made it clear that these accounts are fraudulent and have no connection to her.
“I want you to know this is not me,” Reese said in the video. She expressed distress that people are using her name and reputation to manipulate others. “It’s so upsetting that someone would use my identity to take advantage of people. I would never, ever do that,” she added firmly.
The actress urged fans to remain cautious and verify social media accounts before engaging in conversations. She stressed that she would never contact anyone privately to ask for money, personal details, or a personal meeting. “Please make sure the accounts are verified,” she advised, encouraging her followers to stay alert to online deception.
Reese concluded her message by acknowledging that this is not an isolated incident. “This isn’t just happening to me. It’s happening across the board,” she said, adding that the large scale of such scams is both alarming and upsetting. She ended with a heartfelt plea for fans to stay safe and remember that any private message claiming to be from her is fake.
Witherspoon is the latest celebrity to speak out against online impersonation scams. Earlier this year, Helen Mirren warned fans about fraudulent emails using her name to promote a fake charity. Other global stars, including Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, and Tom Hanks, have also issued similar alerts after scammers attempted to exploit their identities.
As online impersonation scams continue to rise, Reese’s message serves as a timely reminder for fans to stay vigilant in the digital space. Her firm and emotional appeal highlights a growing issue in celebrity culture — where fame is increasingly being weaponized by fraudsters seeking to exploit trust.
