mermaid

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Of course, some of what he exhibited for his patrons had nothing to do with the real world—like his infamous Fiji mermaid, purportedly half monkey, half fish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

In the interview, Dunst revealed she has a few projects lined up, including Ruben Östlund’s film “The Entertainment System Is Down,” Sofia Coppola’s next film and a mermaid story with Oscar-winner Mikey Madison.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

A graceful mermaid swimming around in an industrial-strength water treatment plant in Lithuanian artist Emilija Škarnulytė’s film “Riparia” becomes a perilous siren, luring the unsuspecting to the rocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Instead, they came dressed in the mermaid outfits Chappell had requested.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

“Okay, Jonesy. Man-made mermaid it is. I hope it happens for you, but it seems even less likely than going pro.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell