Here's How The Hacked Celebrities Are Responding To Their Nude Photo Leaks
Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesJennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian, and Kate Upton were among the dozens of celebrities whose nude photos were leaked late Sunday afternoon following a massive hack of Apple's iCloud.
Some celebrities, like Jennifer Lawrence, have admitted the photos are real. The 24-year-old Oscar winner's rep released a statement saying, "This is a flagrant violation of privacy. The authorities have been contacted and will prosecute anyone who posts the stolen photos of Jennifer Lawrence."
Kate Upton's rep had a similar response:
"This is obviously an outrageous violation of our client Kate Upton's privacy. We intend to pursue anyone disseminating or duplicating these illegally obtained images to the fullest extent possible."
Mike Coppola/Getty Images"A Good Day to Die Hard" actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead also confirmed that the photos leaked of her were legitimate:
"To those of you looking at photos I took with my husband years ago in the privacy of our home, hope you feel great about yourselves," she tweeted on Sunday. "Knowing those photos were deleted long ago, I can only imagine the creepy effort that went into this. Feeling for everyone who got hacked."
Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesActress Kirsten Dunst responded with a simple tweet:
Stuart C. Wilson/Getty ImagesBut some stars are still adament that the photos are fake.
Singer Ariana Grande, 21, tweeted a denial to her 18 million followers:
"It is with great sadness and disappointment that I address this hacking issue. To my fellow actresses whose privacy has been invaded - my heart goes out to you. I'm so disappointed that there are people in the world who feel the need to commit these criminal acts. Some of these pictures are fake, my own included. Regardless - I ask you all - do not share the links. Don't even look at the photos. Just let people have the privacy they deserve. Integrity is sacred."
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Many in Hollywood are defending their hacked colleagues:
A representative for the FBI told the Associated Press on Monday that the agency was "aware of the allegations concerning computer intrusions and the unlawful release of material involving high profile individuals, and is addressing the matter."