Alyssa Milano Criticizes AI Tributes to Late Co-Star Julian McMahon: 'Be Considerate to His Family'

Alyssa Milano has urged Charmed fans to stop using artificial intelligence in tributes to her late co-star Julian McMahon, following his tragic death at the age of 56.

The actress, 51, took to Instagram to plead with followers to be more respectful in the wake of Julian’s passing, revealing she was ‘heartbroken’ over the news and calling for fans to honour his legacy with real memories rather than fabricated images or AI-generated posts.

‘Charmed fans/accounts! I love and appreciate you so much but please stop using AI to fabricate emotion from Julian McMahon’s death,’ she wrote.

‘It is totally unnecessary when there are real moments you can use from his nearly 35 years in the public eye. And please be considerate to Julian’s grieving family and friends during this difficult time.’

The Hollywood star’s comments come just days after Julian’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed the actor had died following a private battle with cancer.

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Alyssa Milano (front) has urged Charmed fans to stop using artificial intelligence in tributes to her late co-star Julian McMahon (left) following his tragic death at the age of 56

In a separate tribute, Alyssa remembered the Australian-born actor as ‘magic’ and praised his warmth, talent, and the deep friendship they shared on and off the set of their hit 2000s series.

‘I’m heartbroken. Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence,’ she said.

‘He walked into a room and lit it up – not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.’

Reflecting on their years working together, she said Julian made her feel ‘safe as an actor’ and ‘seen as a woman.’

‘We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other,’ she said.

Alyssa went on to describe Julian not just as her TV husband, but as a ‘dear friend’ who was thoughtful, honest and deeply devoted to his family.

‘My heart is with Kelly, with Madison, and with Iliana – his girls, his world. He adored them,’ she added.

‘You could feel it in every conversation, every story, every text. He was a family man above all, and he loved deeply.’

Her post included selfies with her former co-star, along with other snaps taken over the years

The pair played Phoebe Halliwell and Cole Turner on the hit 1990s show Charmed (pictured)

She ended her tribute with a final farewell: ‘Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me. Forever Cole. Forever Julian.’

McMahon passed away at 56 following a secret battle with cancer, his wife Kelly revealed in a heartbreaking statement on Friday.

His wife said: ‘With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.’

Julian’s last public appearance was alongside Nicolas Cage at SXSW in Austin, Texas back in March as he looked thin as he promoted psychological thriller The Surfer.

Kelly – whom he married in 2014 – continued by expressing the love Julian had for his fans and those around him and what being an actor meant to him during his life.

‘Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.

‘We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories, she added in her statement obtained by Deadline.

The talented actor was best known for his role as Dr. Christian Troy on the FX series Nip/Tuck.

Alyssa and Julian’s characters on Charmed were even briefly married on the show (pictured)

He starred alongside Dylan Walsh who portrayed Sean McNamara in the campy medical drama which ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010.

The star was even nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Television Series in 2004 where he was bested by Ian McShane for his role in HBO series Deadwood.

Julian later starred as Jess LaCroix on the CBS series FBI: Most Wanted beginning 2020 but made a surprise exit in March 2022 after three seasons.

He previously made his name on Australian television soap opera Home & Away in which he starred as main star Ben Lucini from 1990 to 1991.

The actor went on to star as Detective John Grant in American crime drama Profiler from 1996 to 2000.

He then won the hearts of many as he portrayed Cole Turner in Charmed seasons 3 through 5 from 2000 to 2003 before returning as a guest for season 7 in 2005.

The Sydney, Australia native also had success on the big screen as he starred as iconic supervillain Dr. Doom in two Marvel movies Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (2007).

He also starred alongside Sandra Bullock in 2007 supernatural psychological thriller Premonition.

Julian and wife Kelly had been together for 11 years before marrying in a romantic ceremony in Lake Tahoe, a lakeside area on the edge of California and Nevada, in 2014. It was his third marriage.

Julian was previously married to model and Baywatch actress Brooke Burns from 1999 to 2001 as they share 25-year-old daughter Madison Elizabeth McMahon together.