Take A Look At How These 17 Legendary Celebrities Would Look If They Lived In More Modern Times
Artificial intelligence rules again!
Some celebrity makeovers are fun, and then there are the ones that make you stop and stare. This collection takes that idea to a whole new level by showing what legendary figures might look like in more modern times.
The images come from Alper Yesiltas, a lawyer and photographer in Istanbul, Turkey, who has used artificial intelligence to reimagine famous names from history and entertainment. His projects, including As If Nothing Happened and Thisness, turn familiar faces into striking modern portraits.
The results are surprisingly vivid, and a little uncanny. Here are the images that have people doing double takes.
1. Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
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4. Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States of America
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5. Helen Keller, an author, disability rights advocate, and much more.
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6. Greta Garbo, a Swedish-American actress regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses.
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7. Charlie Chaplin, a British actor and filmmaker famous for his silent films.
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It’s the same kind of “wait, that really happened” energy as the historical moments photo-lists that make the past look nonstop.
8. Gene Kelly, an American dancer who aimed to create a new form of American dance for the public, "dance for the common man."
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9. Alexander Hamilton, a statesman and founding father of the U.S., who has also been recognized as an American Revolutionary.
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10. Lauren Bacall, an American actress with several accolades
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11. Babe Ruth, an American baseball player believed to be the most famous baseball player ever
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12. Ginger Rogers, an American dancer, singer, and actress.
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13. Audrey Hepburn, a British actress regarded as a film and fashion icon
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14. Al Capone, an American businessman and gangster popularly known as Scarface
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15. Humphrey Bogart, an American filmmaker and actor nicknamed Bogie.
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16. Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company
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17. Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer famous for the roles he played in America’s history
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Wow, these photos are truly amazing. It’s safe to say that Alper Yesiltas took his time to create this masterpiece with the help of artificial intelligence.
We loved looking at these icons and imagining them in today’s world. We hope you did too!
What do you think about this collection? Let us know in the comments below!
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