Kira Cousins, who faked a pregnancy and duped her family with a lifelike reborn doll, has apologised publicly. The 22-year-old's deception unravelled when her mother discovered the 'baby' was a doll. Cousins admitted to faking scans, messages, and a birth story, stating she 'didn't know how to stop'.
Now, a former friend using the pseudonym Laura has come forward with an additional claim. Laura alleges that Cousins took photographs of her real baby from social media and posted them as her own, even giving the child a different name. The mother described feeling 'sick' and 'horrified', adding that she has had anxiety about her child's safety since learning of the scam.
Laura stated she does not believe Cousins will be honest in a planned documentary about the incident, which Cousins has agreed to participate in. She expressed concerns that Cousins should not profit from the situation. Another family friend echoed this sentiment, saying Cousins 'should be embarrassed' and that she 'clearly needs help'.
The original scam garnered widespread attention when Cousins posted fake scan photos and used AI-generated footage of a baby kicking. She even held a gender reveal party. Her mother's discovery of the reborn doll led to the truth emerging, prompting Cousins to issue a statement apologising for her actions.
