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Some people are alarmed by how easy it is to fake anything with digital means like Photoshop, and it's hard to surprise anyone with that. But a makeup artist that goes by the name of gillianisme on TikTok shows that one can fake their identity with more "analogue" methods like brushes, mascara, and shadows, and the results are incredible. The artist can turn herself into virtually any celebrity or recognizable character no matter the gender or ethnicity. She transformed herself into the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Scarlet Witch, Kate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Chan, Edward Scissorhands, and many others, and the results are so convincing that it makes it easy to believe that there are no limits to what she can be. Her efforts started trending on TikTok, and she has received millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on the platform.

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Kate Blanchett

Kate Blanchett

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Riddhi⭐
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this even possible? She looks more like Kate Blanchett than Kate Blanchett herself!😲

Alma
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is some mad skills!!!!!!

Paradise
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I also see Niya Rivera in this? RIP

Eppe
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I imagine this is what a Kate Blanchett real doll would look like

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For me, writing about makeup is somewhat like speaking out of school: I have no expertise, experience or even a rudimentary knowledge about it to comment on the voodoo magic happening in these videos. However, as a viewer, the results this makeup artist achieves are fairly easy to judge, as I just have to compare the end result with the original photo. What she achieves is fairly close to the source of inspiration, and how she can come so close to the real thing makes my mind explode.

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    #2

    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks more Jackson than Michael Jackson himself! Amazing!

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, if you watch the TikToc (hitting the link in bottom right) there's a cut when the wig goes on, then it looks filtered, so I don't know if it's totally legit

    Meike H
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has she remove her natural lashes to be able to make the rounder eye shape?

    J-A Laine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all about shadows. If she'd turn her head just slightly she'd look really weird but yeah, it's uncanning how skilled she is with make up. :D

    AspieGirl88
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, stop! That’s too real! 😂

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    #3

    Scarlett Johansson

    Scarlett Johansson

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    Person
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You did Scarlett Johansson so well!

    Niki Norway
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman's talents are out of this world.

    Rob
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful, delicate, seductive, attention to detail

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    Maintaining what I've said earlier about me speaking out of school, it reminds me of the makeup effects artists from Hollywood, like Dick Smith who worked on the Exorcist or the Godfather, Kevin Yagher from Nightmare on the Elm Street and other greats. Yes, the makeup artist of today's post doesn't exactly do horror makeup, but you have to admit, that being able to just deceive everybody that you're somebody that you're not is kind of spooky. The way she can transform herself into anything she puts her mind to is even more special, considering that she doesn't use the tools that are available to the Hollywood makeup artists.

    #4

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

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    Hannah Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this possible? This is amazing!

    Mushtaq Chohan
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    4 years ago

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    I basically make about $6,000-$8,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 10-13 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it….. ===))> 𝐖­𝐰­𝐰.𝐅­𝐮­𝐥­𝐰­𝐨­𝐫­𝐤.𝐂­𝐨­𝐦

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    Loh Meagn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know how to do this

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    #5

    Audrey Hepburn

    Audrey Hepburn

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    Alma
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this possible?

    Mevrouw Madelief
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did she put on her eyebrows. She doesn't have any and here she has hair. Does that exist, "eyebrows extensions" ?

    Gabby M
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness, I thought that was a real picture of Audrey at first!

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    Interesting fact: with the advent of COVID-19 the beauty industry went from booming to bust throughout the year of the pandemic. Though calling it a bust is somewhat an exaggeration, the beauty industry fell by 2% in 2020 comparing it to the 2% growth in 2019. As you might imagine, one of the few key reasons why might have something to do with working from home and not having to "present" oneself everyday around colleagues. However, due to the pandemic idleness which most of us have experienced, quite a few new makeup artists popped up as a way to fight the boredom.

    #6

    Edward Scissorhands

    Edward Scissorhands

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww i love that movie

    Debrina Blackmoon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many yrs. ago I knew a woman and her son who labeled this character DEMONIC, akin to Freddy Kruger!!! Like, WTF-SERIOUSLY?!

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    Nicole Cabrera
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope she is working in films/magazines!

    Rob
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a combination of stylistic and acting skills

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    #8

    Wanda Maximoff

    Wanda Maximoff

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome great job ! I love Wanda!!!!

    Flexiegirl94
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    4 years ago

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    nope. this looks like batman's girl friend from the dark night trilogy

    Flexiegirl94
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    4 years ago

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    it's the face. https://www.google.com/search?q=rachel+dawes&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj9lIvH-4HyAhVOwosBHVWsAigQ_AUoAXoECAcQAw&biw=1280&bih=577&dpr=2.5#imgrc=DOeKUBrQwSZcQM

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    #10

    Natalie Portman

    Natalie Portman

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    Nicole Cabrera
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walking on the street, I wouldn't know the difference. That has to be creepy for celebrities. I still think the artist is very talented.

    hi myself
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You sure you didn't just insert a picture of her?!

    Mona
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    4 years ago

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    Can tell from the eye it's not her

    #11

    Anne Hathaway

    Anne Hathaway

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the first one that i can tell is not Ann! However it's still really impressive

    Clau Ramirez
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From Silent hill haha excellent job though

    Mona
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one the eyes don't look the same.

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    #12

    Audrey Hepburn

    Audrey Hepburn

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    Mona
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    4 years ago

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    Doesn't look like Anne Hathaway

    Riddhi⭐
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because it is not Anne Hathaway?!😶

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    #13

    Eason Chan

    Eason Chan

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    Andy Lau

    Andy Lau

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    Angie Buyong
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop - Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung and Leon Lai ... <3

    Flexiegirl94
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who is this? can someone tell me please

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    #17

    Jennie Kim

    Jennie Kim

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    8-ball
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blackpink in your area!!

    Inkblot Butterfly
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I can see the difference in the face shape and eyes. Other than that it looks exactly like Nini

    MacDudu
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not even her in the before pic looool

    #18

    Cheon Seo-Jin From Penthouse: War In Life

    Cheon Seo-Jin From Penthouse: War In Life

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    Anita Mui

    Anita Mui

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    MacDudu
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    4 years ago

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    The only one that doesn't look heavily faked with photo editing

    Iʕ •ᴥ•ʔ
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shut up , you're just jealous that someone has skills . She has creativity and you don't , you mindless barnacle .

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    #20

    Malena

    Malena

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    Roy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would like to see her as the undertaker

    Tom Hoša
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    4 years ago

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    Asian Makeup Artist Can Photoshop Herself Into Any Celebrity Or Popular Character would be the correct headline.