CeraVe’s Super Bowl ad debunked speculation that actor Michael Cera was its founder—it was just a prank! 

CeraVe’s Super Bowl ad debunked speculation that actor Michael Cera was its founder—it was just a prank! The campaign involved bizarre public appearances by Cera, rumors on social media, and publications trying to unravel the mystery. Mimicking mystical beauty commercials, the ad features Cera claiming to be CeraVe before revealing the truth about dermatologist development. Influencers fueled the speculation, garnering billions of impressions across platforms. The brand says they aimed for an “edutainment” approach, educating consumers in a fun way, but CeraVe has strongly clarified Cera is not associated with the brand in any way. (Adweek)