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I Was Curious How 30 Celebrities Who Left Us Too Soon Would Be Today, So I Used A.I. To Get The Answer (New Pics)
I am always curious to explore the possibilities of modern technologies: I previously had so much fun using an artificial intelligence app to see what the kids of celebrities and iconic fictional couples would have looked like, turned famous people from the '80s and '90s into children, and brought celebrities who passed away to life again.
The lives of most of these legendary people from film, television, and music ended way too soon and often in the prime of their careers and we can only imagine what their lives could've been, but we can at least try and recreate their appearance. I decided to continue experimenting with the power of A.I. to find out what famous people would have possibly looked like today if they were still alive.
Here is a unique opportunity to see what these 30 celebrities would have looked like in 2021 and to celebrate their talent and impact on the world.
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#1
John Candy
Born October 31, 1950.
Died March 4, 1994.
Would be 70 years old in 2021.
Final score:
182points
I found out about artificial intelligence and its possibilities while searching for new stories and artists to share on Bored Panda. I was inspired by amazing art and decided to challenge myself and come up with something original and entertaining.
Artificial intelligence can be defined as the ability of devices to reason, decide, and solve problems. And some already act autonomously and do not need human supervision—like cars that do not need a driver, for example. I'm sure that in addition to having fun creating these images that I made, A.I. will affect the world a lot.
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#2
Janis Joplin
Born January 19, 1943.
Died October 4, 1970.
Would be 78 years old in 2021.
Final score:
133points
#3
Bruce Lee (New Edition)
Born November 27, 1940.
Died July 20, 1973.
Would be 81 years old in 2021.
Final score:
128points
I have always been a fan of pop culture. I grew up watching romantic comedies, listening to songs about perfect love, and reading novels that exalt sacrifices as proof of love. After watching them, I always wanted to know who was the celebrity behind the character and this led me to fall in love with this industry. I was wondering how stars who passed away too early would look today. Of course, the images generated with A.I. are not 100% accurate and there is no way to put it to the test, but it is a great way to somehow remember and honor these beloved celebrities.
#4
Paul Walker (New Edition)
Born September 12, 1973.
Died November 30, 2013.
Would be 48 years old in 2021.
Final score:
127points
#5
Marvin Gaye
Born April 2, 1939.
Died April 1, 1984.
Would be 82 years old in 2021.
Final score:
120points
Candace Fitzpatrick 3 years ago
I think this one is pretty good and more realistic than some of the others
Submitting amazing stories to Bored Panda inspires me to create my own content because our readers have insightful comments that make us grow artistically. My mind never stops. I have many ideas; what I lack is the time to execute them all. As I say in my profile here at Bored Panda, I wish the day had 40 hours!
#6
Jonathan Brandis
Born October April 13, 1976.
Died November 12, 2003.
Would be 45 years old in 2021.
Final score:
105points
#7
Judy Garland
Born June 10, 1922.
Died June 22, 1969.
Would be 99 years old in 2021.
Final score:
101points
The first part of this project made me famous all over the world. From Japan to Iraq, I received a lot of positive feedback and requests to publish my work in online magazines and broadcast on television. Many people who lost their loved ones reached out to me to find out how they would be these days and it gives me a lot of joy and makes me realize how important my art is to many people.
#8
Sharon Tate
Born January 24, 1943.
Died August 9, 1969.
Would be 78 years old in 2021.
Final score:
99points
#9
Aaliyah
Born January 16, 1979.
Died August 25, 2001.
Would be 42 years old in 2021.
Final score:
97points
#10
Jimi Hendrix
Born November 27, 1942.
Died September 18, 1970.
Would be 79 years old in 2021.
Final score:
95points
#11
Christopher Reeve
Born September 25, 1952.
Died October 10, 2004.
Would be 68 years old in 2021.
Final score:
94points
#12
Brittany Murphy (New Edition)
Born November 10, 1977.
Died December 20, 2009.
Would be 44 years old in 2021.
Final score:
93points
#13
Karen Carpenter
Born March 2, 1950.
Died February 4, 1983.
Would be 71 years old in 2021.
Final score:
91points
Aria Whitaker 3 years ago
Poor thing had withered down to nothing when she passed, she was such a bright light.
#14
Anna Nicole Smith
Born November 28, 1967.
Died February 8, 2007.
Would be 54 years old in 2021.
Final score:
88points
#15
Natasha Richardson
Born May 11, 1963.
Died March 18, 2009.
Would be 58 years old in 2021.
Final score:
87points
#16
John F. Kennedy Jr
Born November 25, 1960.
Died July 16, 1999.
Would be 60 years old in 2021.
Final score:
84points
#17
Selena
Born April 16, 1971.
Died March 31, 1995.
Would be 50 years old in 2021.
Final score:
77points
#18
Patrick Swayze
Born August 18, 1952.
Died September 14, 2009.
Would be 69 years old in 2021.
Final score:
73points
#19
Sid Vicious
Born May 10, 1957.
Died February 2, 1979.
Would be 64 years old in 2021.
Final score:
71points
#20
Farrah Fawcett
Born February 2, 1947.
Died June 25, 2009.
Would be 74 years old in 2021.
Final score:
69points
#21
Ritchie Valens
Born May 13, 1941.
Died February 3, 1959.
Would be 80 years old in 2021.
Final score:
65points
#22
Marilyn Monroe (New Edition)
Born June 1, 1926.
Died August 4, 1962.
Would be 95 years old in 2021.
Final score:
64points
#23
George Michael
Born June 25, 1963.
Died December 25, 2016.
Would be 58 years old in 2021.
Final score:
57points
#24
Michelle Thomas
Born September 23, 1968.
Died December 23, 1998.
Would be 53 years old in 2021.
Final score:
56points
#25
Cory Monteith
Born May 11, 1982.
Died July 13, 2013.
Would be 39 years old in 2021.
Final score:
56points
Annabeth Chase 3 years ago
Watched that episode of glee for the first time this week. One word: wow
#26
Jim Morrison
Born December 8, 1943.
Died July 3, 1971.
Would be 78 years old in 2021.
Final score:
53points
#27
Mindy McCready
Born November 30, 1975
Died February 17, 2013
Would be 46 years old in 2021.
Final score:
41points
#28
Simone Battle
Born June 17, 1989.
Died September 5, 2014.
Would be 32 years old in 2021.
Final score:
38points
#29
Andy Gibb
Born March 5, 1958.
Died March 10, 1988.
Would be 63 years old in 2021.
Final score:
34points
#30
Michael Jackson (New Edition)
Born August 29, 1958.
Died June 25, 2009.
Would be 63 years old in 2021.
Final score:
21points
Vicky Z 3 years ago
For sure he wouldn't look like that! This is what he would look like if he hadn't done anything on his face! The chosen photo is too old where he still had his colour and his nose
Honu 3 years ago
That picture on the left is still not before he had anything done. He'd already had a fair amount of plastic surgery at that point. It just got way more extreme later.
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Aria Whitaker 3 years ago
Wow...looks more like "Michaela Jackson" on this pic....if Michael would have had a female twin...this would be her.
Miss Cris 3 years ago
He wanted to look like diana ross, so he could look like a woman. But not that.
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Tom Hardeveld 3 years ago (edited)
what is that thing in the middel of his face? I don't remember him having that
Katalin Anda 3 years ago
<3 awww they did't have my parents... I am only alive because of them... now that they passed I don't know but it seems my days are numbered...
Thorfin Wolfsbane 3 years ago
AI facial recognition is notoriously crap, so why do we think these are accurate again?
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Vicky Z 3 years ago (edited)
I like these posts but i feel a little depressed for all those people that left so young....
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
That’s exactly what I was going to say, it’s really sad.
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Priscila Campos 3 years ago
Well, only God to really know how they would be, but I loved your job. It was very realistic and was a good dose of nostalgia 😍
Charlie O'Riley 3 years ago
It would be cool to see this used on younger pics of living celebrities who have aged to see how well it matches up
Daniel Marsh 3 years ago
Brilliantly done! Even if I've made fun of a few hypothetical presumptions about hair, etc., the creator was right to take such guesses.
Rusty Shackleford 3 months ago (edited)
I like this, especially Mindy McCready at 46. What app did you to do this. Very good job on the others. Mind if I share the Mindy McCready one with my friend who is a very long time fan of hers.
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I’m sorry to say that I don’t know who most of these are. Google here I come!
riley_is_not_your_friend 3 years ago
He died like 2 years ago. He would almost the same as he did
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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago
Apparently the AI thinks that everyone turns into white folk as they age. Shame. Needs more/better training data.
L.A. Trefry 3 years ago
Of course, the only thing is that some people did age progression photos a while back for people who were still living and they ended in looking nothing like the progressed versions in real life. With this, who's to say.
Easily Excitable Panda 3 years ago
Some of these are just spot-on. The ones I find harder to believe is when they started out in wilder clothes - keeping the clothes the same (and I imagine it would be hard to change them) makes the photos look unbelievable. The best ones are the ones with the subtlest alterations - changing the mouth/smile, highlighting cheekbones. (Mind you, these are still WAY better than I could do!)
Earl Grey 3 years ago
Well OK, but if you compare this with celebrities who did live to a ripe old age, you begin to realize that lots of money for cosmetic work will produce results that seem to turn back the clock (if the celeb keeps their clothes on!). So, these transformations assume that those folks did nothing to preserve their good looks over the decades, which would likely not be the case.
More Thinking Needed 3 years ago
Nice effort, but would have been more effective/realistic if the poses and clothing were not replicated.
Aliquid A 3 years ago
I don't think you understand how this works... you take the original image and "age" it. Of course it will be the same pose and clothes.
Load More Replies... Vicky Z 3 years ago (edited)
I like these posts but i feel a little depressed for all those people that left so young....
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
That’s exactly what I was going to say, it’s really sad.
Load More Replies... Priscila Campos 3 years ago
Well, only God to really know how they would be, but I loved your job. It was very realistic and was a good dose of nostalgia 😍
Charlie O'Riley 3 years ago
It would be cool to see this used on younger pics of living celebrities who have aged to see how well it matches up
Daniel Marsh 3 years ago
Brilliantly done! Even if I've made fun of a few hypothetical presumptions about hair, etc., the creator was right to take such guesses.
Rusty Shackleford 3 months ago (edited)
I like this, especially Mindy McCready at 46. What app did you to do this. Very good job on the others. Mind if I share the Mindy McCready one with my friend who is a very long time fan of hers.
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I’m sorry to say that I don’t know who most of these are. Google here I come!
riley_is_not_your_friend 3 years ago
He died like 2 years ago. He would almost the same as he did
Load More Replies... Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago
Apparently the AI thinks that everyone turns into white folk as they age. Shame. Needs more/better training data.
L.A. Trefry 3 years ago
Of course, the only thing is that some people did age progression photos a while back for people who were still living and they ended in looking nothing like the progressed versions in real life. With this, who's to say.
Easily Excitable Panda 3 years ago
Some of these are just spot-on. The ones I find harder to believe is when they started out in wilder clothes - keeping the clothes the same (and I imagine it would be hard to change them) makes the photos look unbelievable. The best ones are the ones with the subtlest alterations - changing the mouth/smile, highlighting cheekbones. (Mind you, these are still WAY better than I could do!)
Earl Grey 3 years ago
Well OK, but if you compare this with celebrities who did live to a ripe old age, you begin to realize that lots of money for cosmetic work will produce results that seem to turn back the clock (if the celeb keeps their clothes on!). So, these transformations assume that those folks did nothing to preserve their good looks over the decades, which would likely not be the case.
More Thinking Needed 3 years ago
Nice effort, but would have been more effective/realistic if the poses and clothing were not replicated.
Aliquid A 3 years ago
I don't think you understand how this works... you take the original image and "age" it. Of course it will be the same pose and clothes.
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