Zeta-Jones Criticizes Actors Who 'Gave Themselves Over' to AI
Catherine Zeta-Jones told the Associated Press she prefers seeing real people on screen, saying she likes going to movies without knowing anything about the actors.
Catherine Zeta-Jones commented on actors who have "given themselves over" to AI companies, saying she prefers seeing real people on screen. The comments were made to the Associated Press on October 1, 2026, according to Deadline.
Zeta-Jones said she likes going to the theater and watching real people talk. She also said she enjoys going to movies without knowing anything about the actors involved.
The actress is a star of the film Kill Jackie.
Background
In September 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to fast-track oversight and control of AI, including an emergency shutoff for frontier models. President Trump has dismissed concerns about AI as "a hoax," insisting the U.S. government already has tremendous criminal and regulatory power over AI companies.
Quick answers
What did Catherine Zeta-Jones say about AI?
She commented on actors who have "given themselves over" to AI companies, saying she prefers seeing real people on screen.
What is Catherine Zeta-Jones's latest film?
She is a star of Kill Jackie.