# Digital violence against German actresses > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-violence-against-german-actresses > Updated: 2026-10-29T07:42:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. German soap opera actors Anne Menden and Josefin Bressel have reported experiencing severe digital violence, including deepfakes, fake news, and personal threats. Josefin Bressel reported encountering false claims on Facebook stating she had passed away following a long illness. Anne Menden described a traumatic experience involving a manipulated image suggesting she had suffered a miscarriage. This misinformation reached Menden’s family members, including her partner Gustav Masurek’s father, who was confronted about the matter at his workplace. Menden also reported that a fabricated news story circulated claiming her baby had died following the birth of her first child, accompanied by a manipulated photo depicting her in a hospital. Both actresses highlighted that the harassment extended beyond misinformation to include insults and death threats. Menden stated that the situation required police involvement, leading her and Masurek to install security cameras and alarm systems at their home. Menden noted that she had to significantly restrict her daily movements and avoid traveling alone due to safety concerns, experiencing significant emotional distress and sleep deprivation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Anne Menden reports digital violence and false claims Actress Anne Menden has detailed her experiences with digital violence, including a false report claiming her baby had died and threats that required police intervention. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anne-menden-reports-digital-violence-and-false-claims ### 2026-10-29: GZSZ actors Anne Menden and Josefin Bressel report digital violence GZSZ stars Anne Menden and Josefin Bressel have shared their experiences with digital violence, including death threats and false reports regarding their health and personal lives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gzsz-actors-anne-menden-and-josefin-bressel-report-digital-violence --- Cite as: Digital violence against German actresses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-violence-against-german-actresses