Artist Brings celebrities back to life with A.I. Software

    Sarah Moore·
    Creative News
    ··2 mins read
    Sarah Moore

    Have you ever imagined what Marilyn Monroe would look like today? What about Michael Jackson or Judy Garland? Artist Hidrėlėy decided to use his skills with A.I. software to bring these beloved celebrities back to life.

    “The lives of most of these legendary people from film, television, and music ended way too soon,” Hidrėlėy said.

    Bruce Lee died in 1973 and would be 81 today. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Bruce Lee died in 1973 and would be 81 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Janis Joplin died in 1970 and would be 78 today. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Janis Joplin died in 1970 and would be 78 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Jimi Hendrix died in 1970 and would be 79 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    John Candy died in 1994 and would be 70 today. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    John Candy died in 1994 and would be 70 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Jonathan Brandis died in 2003 and would be 45 today. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Jonathan Brandis died in 2003 and would be 45 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Judy Garland died in 1969 and would be 99 years old. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Judy Garland died in 1969 and would be 99 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 and would be 95 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 and would be 95 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Marvin Gaye died in 1984 and would be 82 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Marvin Gaye died in 1984 and would be 82 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Michael Jackson died in 2009 and would be 63 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Michael Jackson died in 2009 and would be 63 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Sharon Tate died in 1969 and would be 78 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.
    Sharon Tate died in 1969 and would be 78 years old in 2021. Photo by Hidrėlėy.

    Previously, Hidrėlėy used A.I. software to see what the children of celebrities and fictional couples would look like. He has also turned famous people from the 80s and 90s into children.

    “I am always curious to explore the possibilities of modern technologies,” he said.

    Reactions to the photos varied. Some were happy to see technology used in such a creative way. However, others were saddened by the photos because they aren’t able to see some of their favorite celebrities grow old in real life.