James Franco Loses It Over 'Alien' Footage, Considers Deleting TikTok

James Franco, 48, is spiraling after sharing what he claims is surveillance footage of an "alien" lurking around his home. The clip shows something peeking out from his shrubbery and allegedly emerging from a garage, igniting a firestorm of mockery online.

Franco's attempt to prove he wasn't fabricating the story backfired spectacularly. Instead of validation, he faced a barrage of skepticism and ridicule. "I released the footage and the response is not what I thought it would be. I don’t know maybe I am going crazy," he confessed in a TikTok video.

In his kitchen, the supposed "alien" could be seen peering through the window, adding to the absurdity of the situation. Franco's initial post sparked intense debate, leading him to update followers on July 15, expressing disappointment over the reaction.

"I thought if I released my security footage that would be it. Everyone would see that I wasn’t making this up," he lamented. Instead, he found himself labeled as a joke, with comments suggesting it was either him in a costume or his brother playing a prank.

Franco's mental state seems to be unraveling as he grapples with the backlash. "I was just trying to get the information out. I guess [if] people don’t want to believe, they won’t believe," he stated. He acknowledged that some fans support him, but the overwhelming negativity has him contemplating deleting his TikTok account altogether.

His descent into this bizarre narrative began in early June when he posted frantic videos claiming a space visitor was at his home. The subsequent release of the "alien" footage only fueled skepticism.

Social media users have not held back in their criticism. Comments ranged from disbelief to outright dismissal of his claims. Jersey Shore alum Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi simply said, "Stop," while others pointed out his profession as an actor, questioning the authenticity of the footage.

One user bluntly asked, "OK now be real with us. Is this for a movie or is this legit footage?" Another declared, "Alright, it’s time to unfollow." The backlash has been relentless, leaving Franco in a precarious position regarding his public persona.

Franco's latest antics have left many wondering if this is a publicity stunt or a genuine breakdown. His decision to possibly delete his TikTok account reflects a man caught between reality and the absurdity of his own narrative.

"So I don’t know, maybe I’ll just delete the account, and try to forget this happened," he concluded in his video.