Join the Fun!

Final score:

425points

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Allmommy.eleven.85 2 years ago

OMG this one made me tear up

107points

With the development of AI technology, I've been excited for a while, thinking that "anything imaginable can be shown in reality". When I started tinkering with technology, I saw what I could do and thought about what would make me the happiest. I wanted to see some of the people I missed again in front of me and that's how this project emerged.

Heath Ledger

I wish he hadn't been affected by the exhaustion of his role.

Final score:

291points

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GoGoPDX 2 years ago

This was one celebrity OD death that shocked me. I honestly did not know he struggled with SAD.

64points

Janis Joplin

I wish she hadn't sought the inspiration she needed elsewhere.

Final score:

274points

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Danni 2 years ago

Her story breaks my heart, So much talent and so little support and love. she deserved better.

72points

The hardest part of the creative process for me is making the image feel "real" to me. The moment I like the most is when I think the image in front of me looks very realistic as if it was taken by a photographer.

I am using various software programs. The time it takes for me to create one fully finished image varies, but I would say it takes a while for an image to feel "real" to me.

Michael Jackson

I wish he hadn't faced vitiligo.

Final score:

251points

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New Everywhere 2 years ago

I absolutely love seeing this. Michael was naturally super handsome and it would've been wonderful to see him like this

157points

Kurt Cobain

I wish he had decided to stay.

Final score:

247points

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GoGoPDX 2 years ago

Wow!! I always think of Kurt as older than me. I was 14 and a HUGE Nirvana fan when he died. It always breaks my heart when I realize that he was only and will forever be 27! Still so young and so much life ahead of him. This picture really gets me right in the heart!

73points

There are 10 images so far in this project, I want to extend it but I want to do it in a selective way, so the process is a little bit slow for me. For future projects, there are various things I imagine about real life using AI technology. Like "Life in 2050" and "Alternate Museum".

Jimi Hendrix

I wish he hadn't sought the inspiration he needed elsewhere.

Final score:

225points

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Detroit Citizen 2 years ago

I see this and can picture him in retirement jammin out on a stoop teaching the younger generations how to shred.

65points

John Lennon

I wish he hadn't been in New York that day.

Final score:

218points

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GoGoPDX 2 years ago

Imagine the world and the music we would have.

63points

Luis Gomez 2 years ago

He was abusive with women and the other Beatles knew about it.

12points

rehanne garvey 2 years ago

And his children

1point

Mark Cochran 1 year ago

Yep, And, as he aged, he acknowledged that, apologized, learned to be better, made up with those he hurt, let the world know EVERYTHING and grew to try to be a better person. His last songs were of someone who was learning and growing. You would think that someone as perfect as you would've known all that.

0points

Troll Bob 2 years ago

By todays standards... every single man over 50 was abusive to women and children

0points

Raena Celis 2 years ago

He looks so real!

7points

DubstepBlade 2 years ago

SING IT! 🎶Imagine all the people!🎶

1point

Atreïdes 2 years ago

Living for today? Kinda selfish and materialistic, honestly.

-2points

Elaine Morinelli 2 years ago

Aw my favorite Beatle! Looks great though but I miss him.

1point

Charles Houghtby IV 7 months ago

Jimi, Janis, and John Lennon are proof time travel will never be invented D';

0points

Arizona Sunflowers 1 year ago

I feel this is a much more apropo picture of how John would’ve looked old. Great aging.

0points

cat oob 1 year ago

I seriously doubt that John would have got contacts at this age. he was almost blind without his glasses and it looks strange without them here

0points

Helena Zancani 2 years ago

I would hang out with this guy around a camp fire.

0points

Iris Adams 2 years ago

Love it!

0points

kalisamoore856 2 years ago

Imagination! what a great song then and a great song now!! Miss you n your music John!!

0points

kalisamoore856 2 years ago

Wow!!

0points

Christine Ellison Cook 2 years ago

My first crush and the person who started my love for music. Thanks to you Alper, I can Imagine! ✌& ❤

0points

Maggie Kaiser 2 years ago

The "bigger than Jesus" dude Lookin' like GOD!🙃

0points

Lisa Higgins 2 years ago

Beautiful ❤️‍🔥

0points

Jamie Greco 2 years ago

I often wish The USA had deported him.

0points

Betsy Levin 2 years ago

John, in his twilight years, wouldn't have had that much hair. Male pattern baldness runs in his family. Look at photos of his father and Julian. His hair was thinning in his 30s. Also, he was very self conscious about his weight, and his face would have been a lot thinner.

0points

Jim Van Halen 2 years ago

Artificial intelligence goes far beyond the representation of physical characteristics on the basis of an appearance at a specific time. In this case, it tries to predict a shape by taking into account genetic information, life habits, the subject's behavior, changing tendencies and many other factors. It is not simply a matter of what the media has said about him or the photos of his relatives. Let's give more credit to AI as it is demonstrating that it has capabilities that can cross the threshold of our imagination

0points

Sandy Feuerbacher 2 years ago

Don't see it!!

0points

Patti Wagner 2 years ago

Oh the great music this man would have given us!

0points

Alexa Saltz 2 years ago

Oh wow!

0points

Sue Mullen Andersen 2 years ago

I wish the AI had left his iconic glasses in this version.

0points

Derek BD 2 years ago

And I think he'd have less hair.

0points

Constance Zoutis 2 years ago

What day did he die

0points

Atreïdes 2 years ago

December 8, 1980

0points

Pjerrot 2 years ago

Love this picture of “ Oldy “ John Lennon. Warm,Gentle,Smiling….

0points

Jknbt 2 years ago

still cool after all those years!

0points

aka Belly Button 2 years ago

There’s a Mr.Ballen story on how John Lennon died. Really devastating.

0points

KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦 2 years ago

Wait what happened

0points

Tired_Panda 2 years ago

He was shot and killed by an obsessed fan.

6points

Gilmore Girls 2 years ago

Oh, this is sad.

0points

Weirdest Bi You’ll Ever Meet 2 years ago

9-11?

-1point

Atreïdes 2 years ago

Bruh lmao

0points

Bruce Lee

I wish he hadn't taken that painkiller that day.

Final score:

201points

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Detroit Citizen 2 years ago

Rick the Dragon Steamboats twin. (80's WWE/WWF). But i still wouldnt mess with Mr Lee. Nope.

17points

Elvis Presley

I wish he decided to live a life where he paid more attention to the health of his heart.

Final score:

194points

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zak 2 years ago

This looks more like Jay Leno than Elvis to me 😆

95points

#10

2pac

I wish he hadn't been involved in that event that would cause him to face the mafia.

Final score:

144points

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Jennifer Checki 2 years ago

Interesting that the OP knows who killed him, since law enforcement does not. 🤦‍♀️

67points

My name is Alper Yesiltas, lawyer & photographer living in Istanbul, imagining scenes and capturing memories for about 19 years. During that time, some of my photos are edited worldwide in books, magazines, exhibitions, web sites and were awarded in several photo contests.

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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What do you think ?

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Danni 2 years ago

I wish Phil Hartman was here. I wish he hadn't been as kind as he was to someone so undeserving. You are extremely talented.

30points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Losing Phil was a shock to so many. I can't begin to imagine the projects he might've been involved with or the people he would've worked with if things had been different.

15points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Thinking of what the world would be like if we still had Karen Carpenter, Otis Redding, Buddy & Ritchie & JP, Ian Curtis, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, and Selena, too. And 2016 was a horror show anyway, and there are too many losses, but oh, if we still had Bowie, Prince, and Carrie Fisher, the world might be slightly better.

14points

Aunt Riarch 2 years ago

I'd like to see Karen Carpenter...

8points

Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)

let me guess... Mickael Jackson - John Lennon (Christopher Lee vibes :) ) - Freedy Mercury - Madonna - 2 Pac ? - Bruce Lee - Janis Joplin - Jimi Hendricks. very good work, very realistic.

10points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, all correct. Actually John Lennon is my favourite so far, I loved that you found it similar to Christopher Lee, one of my favourite actors.

15points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Madonna.? Where is Madonna?

3points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

Thanks that helped me, how you guessed Freddy though is a miracle ... :) x

2points

pebs 2 years ago

Madonna is still alive, actually.

1point

Hey! 2 years ago

Why are people guessing? The names are right there.

9points

Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

not in the first version of the article, it was funnier :)

2points

Fried Mermaid 2 years ago

I know OP only did music idols, but would love to see Princess Diana, Selena Quintanilla, Chadwick Boseman, Amy Winehouse... Heck even Bowie and Alan Rickman in their 90s

6points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

I only recognise one I'm guessing is Michael Jackson. Sorry without knowing their names I'm really bad at guessing lol x

6points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

This is interesting because from this projects reality perspective, the person with the most different appearance is him :)

7points

Exotic Butters 2 years ago

Love the JL and FM but the hubs thinks Bruce Lee looks like Jimmy Page. Great work!

5points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

2points

Betty Smith 2 years ago (edited)

I’m not big on AI, but these look really good! The aging looks really natural and they all still resemble themselves. I admit I don’t know who the fourth person is, though she looks really familiar.

4points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, she's Madonna :)

1point

Jill Bussey 2 years ago

I wish Whitney Houston had understood how special she was. Also that none of these had ever taken drugs.

3points

Thee8thsense 2 years ago

You did a brilliant job with these. Thanks for sharing.

2points

howdylee 2 years ago

these are better and more natural/realistic than most posts like these. good job. although it's assuming they wouldn't get plastic surgery :)

2points

Megan Worrell-Smith 2 years ago

This has legit been my fave bp ever. I was absolutely crushed when Heath Ledger died. All of these people really. Janis Joplin was a bit before my time, but I still recognize her loss. I'm not sure I was comfortable with Madonna in this group- a different list with stars is they were just living a small life working retail would be interesting to me with her in that one, but looking into all the eyes of those we lost then seeing Madonna, It jolted me like I'd missed a big headline or something. 🥺 But, all in all, well done

2points

Stephanie Did It 2 years ago

I thought all of these were spot on, especially Michael if he hadn't altered his appearance. Freddy Mercury was so real and Janice was too. You did a wonderful job!

2points

Exotic Butters 2 years ago

Can't say how much I love these :)

2points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

🥰

1point

DD Dideldum 2 years ago

Wonderful idea and beautiful execution; thank you! 🌞👍

1point

Patricia MčCutcheon 2 years ago

The musicians hit me the hardest, knowing how much we lost from not being able to enjoy anything new of their amazing natural gifts. And yours to capture them the way you did, thank you!

1point

Mariam Jaiyeola 2 years ago

Great work

1point

Daaaaaaaaaaa 2 years ago

Amazing and really very sad.

1point

Tiny Dancer 2 years ago (edited)

Absolutely fascinating and well done! Loved Freddie, Lennon, and Janis the most. I can't see the Madonna one on the list (although people do mention it), so I'd like to share it here (via Instagram) as I found it THE most interesting. It really grabbed me. She hasn't died, but she hasn't aged gracefully. What would she look like without all of the surgeries? Definite Bonnie Raitt vibe! Madonna-Al...6628f2.png

1point

Debbie Lowe 2 years ago

These are wonderful!

1point

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

I loved this article but the no revelation of the dead reason made me Google it (Bruce Lee and jimi Hendrix and now i feel like a morbid creepy. 😩

1point

Palo Sulek 2 years ago

most of those great artists lived too much intensively and burned their rocket fuel. But they travelled the distance that was worth the ride. Sorry to say but they were saved from seeing the present decadence of music

1point

Shellie Kirby 2 years ago

Most of them were on point it seemed but a few nope I'm not feeling.

1point

Ece Cenker 2 years ago

"...if some great event hadn't happened to them?" ?!...You mean if they hadn't passed away?! Why not just say it?

1point

Tiny Dancer 2 years ago

The overall project speculated what they'd look like (for example, Elvis) if they'd taken better care of themselves and not gone down the fried peanut butter sandwiches and diet pills route in life. At least, that's how it came across to me. Also why I thought the Madonna one was so interesting. She hasn't died, but she hasn't aged gracefully. What would she look like without all of the surgeries?

2points

LSR 2 years ago

Very good "could be" images, way better than some I have seen also in this shite website.

0points

Daniel Eddy 2 years ago

Well I was entranced by all ….a Lennon fan I certainly dug that pic…. The list could go on unfortunately… but thank you for sharing👍✌️

0points

Luc Vangh 2 years ago

Do some for people still alive to prove how accurate is the process used

0points

Zio Tempa 2 years ago

Freddy... What a heartbreaking moment when I saw that image :_(

0points

grey wight 2 years ago

This is a very high quality post. Well done. 👏

0points

Joni Merchant 2 years ago

Micheal Jackson would never had let himself age.

0points

Allen John 2 years ago

This was eerily cool.

0points

Glenda Whare 2 years ago

These are very good. My favorite is MJ. A view of what could have been....

0points

Michael Meyers 2 years ago

How about Phil Lynott, Marylin Monroe, Ricky Nelson, Steve McQueen, James Dean, Bob Marley, Alexander Godunov, to name a few?

0points

Blarrg 2 years ago

I feel like a lot of these offer either a gross oversimplification, or ignore almost entirely what went wrong in their lives. Was vitiligo a foundational source of Michael Jackson's angst? I suspect not having it wouldn't have made that kind of difference. Was "the exhaustion of (Heath Ledger's) role" what killed him? Maybe, except he had addictions and depression. I dunno, it feels like many of these intentionally do not accurately represent what went wrong.

0points

Christy Means-Stephens 2 years ago

These are beautiful ❤️

0points

Jody Whitmarsh 2 years ago

He had Bruce but what about his son, Brandon? Or Robin Williams? Or Britney Murphy. I'd like to see those faces again

0points

Pogi Gwapo 2 years ago

Madeleine McCann?

0points

lapis lazuli 2 years ago

this is cool but i really hate the captions

0points

Trillian 2 years ago

Don't care for most of these people but I miss Freddie.

0points

Mikaela 2 years ago

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Danni 2 years ago

I wish Phil Hartman was here. I wish he hadn't been as kind as he was to someone so undeserving. You are extremely talented.

30points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Losing Phil was a shock to so many. I can't begin to imagine the projects he might've been involved with or the people he would've worked with if things had been different.

15points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

14points

Aunt Riarch 2 years ago

I'd like to see Karen Carpenter...

8points

Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)

let me guess... Mickael Jackson - John Lennon (Christopher Lee vibes :) ) - Freedy Mercury - Madonna - 2 Pac ? - Bruce Lee - Janis Joplin - Jimi Hendricks. very good work, very realistic.

10points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, all correct. Actually John Lennon is my favourite so far, I loved that you found it similar to Christopher Lee, one of my favourite actors.

15points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Madonna.? Where is Madonna?

3points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

Thanks that helped me, how you guessed Freddy though is a miracle ... :) x

2points

pebs 2 years ago

Madonna is still alive, actually.

1point

Hey! 2 years ago

Why are people guessing? The names are right there.

9points

Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

not in the first version of the article, it was funnier :)

2points

Fried Mermaid 2 years ago

I know OP only did music idols, but would love to see Princess Diana, Selena Quintanilla, Chadwick Boseman, Amy Winehouse... Heck even Bowie and Alan Rickman in their 90s

6points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

I only recognise one I'm guessing is Michael Jackson. Sorry without knowing their names I'm really bad at guessing lol x

6points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

This is interesting because from this projects reality perspective, the person with the most different appearance is him :)

7points

Exotic Butters 2 years ago

Love the JL and FM but the hubs thinks Bruce Lee looks like Jimmy Page. Great work!

5points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

2points

Betty Smith 2 years ago (edited)

4points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, she's Madonna :)

1point

Jill Bussey 2 years ago

I wish Whitney Houston had understood how special she was. Also that none of these had ever taken drugs.

3points

Thee8thsense 2 years ago

You did a brilliant job with these. Thanks for sharing.

2points

howdylee 2 years ago

these are better and more natural/realistic than most posts like these. good job. although it's assuming they wouldn't get plastic surgery :)

2points

Megan Worrell-Smith 2 years ago

2points

Stephanie Did It 2 years ago

I thought all of these were spot on, especially Michael if he hadn't altered his appearance. Freddy Mercury was so real and Janice was too. You did a wonderful job!

2points

Exotic Butters 2 years ago

Can't say how much I love these :)

2points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

🥰

1point

DD Dideldum 2 years ago

Wonderful idea and beautiful execution; thank you! 🌞👍

1point

Patricia MčCutcheon 2 years ago

The musicians hit me the hardest, knowing how much we lost from not being able to enjoy anything new of their amazing natural gifts. And yours to capture them the way you did, thank you!

1point

Mariam Jaiyeola 2 years ago

Great work

1point

Daaaaaaaaaaa 2 years ago

Amazing and really very sad.

1point

Tiny Dancer 2 years ago (edited)

1point

Debbie Lowe 2 years ago

These are wonderful!

1point

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

I loved this article but the no revelation of the dead reason made me Google it (Bruce Lee and jimi Hendrix and now i feel like a morbid creepy. 😩

1point

Palo Sulek 2 years ago

1point

Shellie Kirby 2 years ago

Most of them were on point it seemed but a few nope I'm not feeling.

1point

Ece Cenker 2 years ago

"...if some great event hadn't happened to them?" ?!...You mean if they hadn't passed away?! Why not just say it?

1point

Tiny Dancer 2 years ago

2points