Viral Reel Pushes Reptilian Claims About Celebrities
A Facebook video recycles a long-debunked conspiracy theory, claiming several famous women move like reptiles.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Celebrities
A Facebook Reel posted on 2 November 2026 claims that Cynthia Erivo, Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry and Susan Dell are reptilian, using close-up footage of their hand gestures and facial movements. The video offers no evidence for the claims, and users have responded with contrasting reactions.
Why it matters
The Reel revives a theory first popularised in 1998, which fact-checkers have repeatedly found no evidence to support. Its use of selective close-ups shows how cropped footage can make ordinary movements look sinister to viewers online.
The Reel was posted on Facebook on 2 November 2026 and features four named public figures, with no supporting evidence offered for its reptilian claims. The reach and engagement figures for the post are not available in the source material.
The players
David Icke
A British author who popularised the modern reptilian conspiracy theory in his 1998 book 'The Biggest Secret'.
The details
The creator circles and magnifies selected features, including Cynthia Erivo's hand placement near Ariana Grande, Katy Perry's double chin, and Susan Dell's blinking in footage presented as a White House appearance. The video's opening text reads 'THEY WALK AMONG US', and its creator searched for names and compared clips to build the comparison.
Timeline
1998: David Icke publishes 'The Biggest Secret', popularising the modern reptilian conspiracy theory.
2 November 2026: The Facebook Reel making the reptilian claims is posted.
Big Picture
The Reel revives the reptilian conspiracy theory that David Icke popularised in his 1998 book 'The Biggest Secret', now applying it to contemporary celebrities on social media. Fact-checkers have found no evidence that public figures, including Queen Elizabeth II and US presidents, are reptilian.
Viewers encountering the Reel on Facebook are shown selectively cropped footage that makes ordinary gestures appear suspicious. Checking the original full clips and a fact-check before sharing helps avoid spreading unsupported claims.
The takeaway
Close-up editing can make any movement look strange, so comparing a clip against its full uncut version is a simple check before believing or sharing a claim about a public figure.
Further reading
Explore more stories on Celebrities to see how viral claims about public figures take hold online.
Source note: This article includes information reported by International Business Times UK.
