Paris Hilton’s TikTok series probes the man behind MrDeepFakes site

Paris Hilton has released a 13‑part TikTok documentary that investigates the operator of the now‑defunct MrDeepFakes website, a hub for non‑consensual AI‑generated pornography. The series, titled Searching for Mr. Deepfakes, follows journalist Laurie Segall as they trace the alleged mastermind behind the platform and highlight the broader threat of AI‑enabled sexual abuse [2].

Key takeaways

• The documentary identifies a Toronto‑area pharmacist, David Do, as the primary figure linked to MrDeepFakes [3].
• MrDeepFakes hosted roughly 70,000 explicit videos, amassed over 2.2 billion views, and attracted 17 million monthly visitors before its shutdown in May 2025 [3].
• Hilton’s series is part of a larger advocacy push for the Defiance Act, which would give victims of non‑consensual deepfake pornography a civil remedy [1].
• The site was taken offline after investigations by Bellingcat, CBC, and other outlets, and its closure coincided with new U.S. legislation criminalising distribution of such content [3].
• Hilton’s personal experience includes more than 100,000 deepfake images of herself, prompting her to use the platform to raise awareness about digital safety [1].

Unmasking the alleged operator

The series draws on a joint investigation by Bellingcat, CBC News, and Danish publications that traced the digital footprints of MrDeepFakes to David Do, a 36‑year‑old pharmacist employed by Oak Valley Health in the Greater Toronto Area. investigators linked Do to the site through credential leaks, IP addresses, and a distinctive password, suggesting he not only administered the platform but also produced deepfake content and mentored other users [3]. After the investigation was delivered to him in April 2025, Do’s social media accounts were removed, and he briefly left Canada for Portugal before returning as the story broke. Oak Valley Health placed him on leave, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists announced a separate review of his conduct [3].

The platform’s scale and shutdown

MrDeepFakes operated from 2018 until May 2025, branding itself as the “largest and most user‑friendly” venue for celebrity deepfake pornography. At its height, the site hosted close to 70,000 explicit videos, which collectively garnered more than 2.2 billion views and attracted a community of over 650,000 members who shared tips, commissioned custom content, and posted derogatory commentary about targets [3]. Research indicates that 99 % of deepfake pornography victims are women, a pattern reflected in the site’s content, which ranged from celebrities to private individuals who had never sought public attention [3].

The platform’s closure followed coordinated legal and regulatory pressure. It blocked traffic from the United Kingdom in April 2024 ahead of proposed legislation, and its final shutdown came after a CBC‑led investigation and a week after the U.S. Congress passed the Take It Down Act, which criminalises the distribution of non‑consensual deepfake pornography [3].