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Priyanka Chopra airport video sparks fake fan claims as Bella Thorne defends actress

A resurfaced airport video led to accusations that Priyanka Chopra used fake fans


Pop Culture & Art November 21, 2025 1 min read

An old video of Priyanka Chopra at an airport has resurfaced online, sparking claims that the actress hired “fake fans” to create the appearance of celebrity attention. The clip shows Chopra exiting the terminal and signing autographs for two individuals who later approached her again outside the airport, leading social media users to speculate that the moment was staged. The resurfaced footage quickly drew criticism, prompting Hollywood actress Bella Thorne to respond after the video reached her.

Thorne publicly dismissed the claims, stating she did not believe Chopra hired anyone for publicity. According to Thorne, autograph seekers often follow celebrities through airport terminals and later resell signed pages online. She added that such individuals frequently carry blank sheets to later edit or duplicate autographs, and she emphasized that Chopra likely signed twice only because they continued trailing her. In her lengthy clarification, Thorne noted that many international stars encounter similar situations and insisted the incident did not appear to be a “PR stunt.”

The accusations arose because the same two people appeared twice in the video, approaching Chopra at different points for autographs. However, reports suggest that many global celebrities face persistent autograph hunters who pose as fans, particularly in high-traffic airport zones.

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