AI Imagines What Celebrities Look Like As Kids Vs What They Actually Look Like

Beyoncé - AI

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We all know that in the recent years, AI has taken the internet by storm, and celebrities have now become the epicenter of AI fun. One of the digital artists have used some high-end AI programming to replicate what celebrities would have looked like as toddlers. So we though we'd check out how accurate they actually are! First up is the iconic Beyoncé Knowles.

Beyoncé - Real

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Well, it appears while Beyoncé did have a lot of hair at her young age, she didn't quite have as much as the AI-generated picture makes out. Still, she's as equally cute! Now for a quick trip down memory lane with the sensational Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Born on September 4, 1981, in the city of Houston, Texas, Queen Bey's journey to stardom took off when her dad decide to manage Destiny's Child.

Brad Pitt - AI

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Next up on the victim of AI list, we have none other than the heartthrob Brad Pitt. Firstly, I don't think the AI can comprehend that no child has hair like this! Also, that biker jacket? I don't think any child would be wearing anything like that. But how true to life is this AI depiction of the widely-famous, Hollywood actor? Well, let's just see...

Brad Pitt - Real

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Well, I guess that answers that one: the AI is completely wrong. Between his chubby cheeks and flattened hair, Brad Pitt looks nothing like the AI would've guessed. Prepare to enter Brad Pitt's stylish world! Brad's life began on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. I'm sure it wasn't predicted that he'd become as big as he is today, but I bet he ran a fab lemonade stand!

Angelina Jolie - AI

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What is it with the hair on these AI-generated depictions of celebrities? I mean, take a look at Angelina Jolie in her proposed youth. No child is going to have hair like that, AI! Nonetheless, this little AI Angelina Jolie looks like she means business. This is a girl that knows she's going to become a household name, and she won't do anything until she gets her way.

Angelina Jolie - Real

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Wow! While the hair is vastly different (to be fair, the fashion trends back then were something else), the facial features between AI Angelina and real-life Angelina are uncanny! Little Angelina's life began on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, and her journey to becoming a household name really was a whirlwind of excitement. Imagine young Angelina, probably trading in her toys for a magnifying glass, ready to take on any mystery that came her way.

Robin Williams - AI

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Robin Williams really does look like an old man in a child's body here. I'm starting to think this AI bot needs a little tweak here and there... after all, the kids don't look like kids. Just miniature versions of the celebrities! Did you know that AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, meaning the machine can perform tasks humans would usually do.

Robin Williams - Real

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And here we have the real Robin Williams in all his glory. He looks quite different to the AI image, but is still recognizably Robin Williams. Robin was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. A comedy genius, his journey from class clown to worldwide laughter icon is probably one to look up to and admire! From school plays to stand-up gigs, he was a whirlwind of wit, ready to light up any room.

Taylor Swift - AI

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Here we've got none other than the pop icon Taylor Swift. Who would've thought that this little girl would grow up to be one of the most beloved pop stars in the world? Well... no one. This girl isn't real! You can clearly see where the AI was coming from with this one... just look at that little face. It's Taylor Swift through and through! Now, what did she actually look like?

Taylor Swift - Real

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Well... that's quite the difference isn't it! Taylor Swift looks like she was a fun-loving girl, ready to make anyone laugh. I mean, look at her face here! So cute! The global superstar was born a mere baby on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. It's crazy to imagine how this pop sensation's journey from a curly-haired cutie to chart-topping diva actually happened!

Arnold Schwarzenegger - AI

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Now this has to be the best AI photo of them all... what's there not to love about a young Arnold Schwarzenegger?! Between the receding hairline and wrinkled forehead, this is probably the oldest-looking AI-generated kid on this list. I can clearly see young Arnie, probably lifting milk bottles as a toddler and flexing his biceps in front of the mirror!

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Well, it's safe to say that real life Arnie looks a little less Mr Muscle Man, and a little more sensitive, quiet boy. In all fairness, the AI photo didn't miss the mark completely, but this doesn't look like an old man in a child's body at least. Arnie was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria. It wasn't long before this Arnie was catapulted to his teenage years, where he not only sculpted his body but also decided to conquer the land of dreams, America.

Ed Sheeran - AI

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I mean, just look at little Ed Sheeran here! So cute! And, also, I give kudos to any child that's able to play guitar flawlessly at this age. Between the guitar and his cheeky smile, I think it's his bright ginger hair that leads the giveaway on who this AI-child celebrity is. But, does that match up to the real deal, or did Ed Sheeran look totally different as a child?

Ed Sheeran - Real

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Well, I don't know how it's happened, but Ed Sheeran's hair was even MORE ginger as a real-life child. We have to admit, though, that jumper is so cute, and definitely gives off Ed Sheeran vibes. Born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, England, it's not easy for us to imagine young Ed, singing in the shower, composing love songs for his pet goldfish, or busking on the streets with his trusty guitar. This Ed looks like he'd carry a Thunderbirds lunchbox to school!

Samuel L Jackson - AI

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Is this Samuel L Jackson, or merely a child professor trying to conquer the true meaning of life, a boy who's at the top of his field in quantum physics? I don't if it's the tie, the glasses, or his stern, serious expression, but little Sammy looks like he was born to be successful! But, how does this compare to the real life, child-sized version of our beloved Samuel L Jackson?

Samuel L Jackson - Real

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Well, this little Sammy might look a little younger, but you can see that the AI kinda got the facial features spot on. Little Sammy was brought to life on December 21, 1948, in Washington, D.C. It's safe to say that Samuel had some strong influences in his life to look up to, including both of his parents, Elizabeth (pictured here) and Roy Jackson. Both his parents were factory workers, but his dad eventually became a widowed barber.

Keanu Reeves - AI

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Now, seriously, come on. The beard, the mustache, AI did Keanu Reeves dirty with this one! Trust me, if I saw a child walking up to me, looking like this, I'd avoid, avoid, avoid. We can see where the AI was coming from with this, but it just goes to show, no matter how much we can develop and work on AI, it just might never hit the mark in some respects.

Keanu Reeves - Real

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Now, this has to be the most drastic difference between actual young celebs, and their AI-imagined younger selves. Let's dive a little bit into the intriguing early life of Keanu Reeves, shall we? His birthday was September 2, 1964, and he was born in Beirut, Lebanon. No doubt, he probably explored exotic locales and absorbing diverse cultures, thanks to his English mother, Patricia Taylor, and his Hawaiian-Chinese father, Samuel Nowlin Reeves!

Dwayne Johnson - AI

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Listen, what did this AI do to poor Dwayne Johnson?! We need to have a word. Why would it think that just because he's bald now, he wouldn't have had hair as a child! I see where the AI was coming from, obviously it naturally looks a little bit like The Rock, but I think it missed the mark quite badly on this one. I need to have a word with this AI developer I think.

Dwayne Johnson - Real

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Now here's a sight for sore eyes. The real-life image of Dwayne Johnson shows a happy-go-lucky kid holding a football. I think we can safely say his future was mapped out right before him in just this one photo. He was born on May 2, 1972, in California. I can already picture young Dwayne, probably lifting dumbbells in his crib and flexing those muscles since day one!

Johnny Depp - AI

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Next up, we have none-other than the worldwide famous actor, Johnny Depp. In this AI depiction of his younger self, Johnny's hair is wildly all over the place, and he's staring into that camera as though he was BORN to act. You can kinda see the resemblance here, so we know where the AI was coming from, but I reckon some of the others on this list looked a little better.

Johnny Depp - Real

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Now THIS is the Johnny Depp we all know. That glare, that haircut, that's Johnny Depp if I ever knew him. Although, the hair is kinda reminding me of his role as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Little Johnny started his life on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. His parents, Betty Sue Palmer and John Christopher Depp Sr., were a waitress and an engineer!

Sylvester Stallone - AI

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Everybody LOVES Sylvester Stallone, especially from the roles he played in the Rocky movies. But I just have to say, this AI-depicted version of younger Sylvester is hilarious... I mean, look at all that hair! I think if we've learned anything from AI, it's that it's great at creating artistic images, but it's imagination of hair is just wildly out of control.

Sylvester Stallone - Real

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Now, let's skip on ahead to the real Sylvester Stallone. This fella here looks nothing like the little guy before, this is probably more how we imagined Sylvester to look as a youngster. That glare, the pursed lips, this was definitely a guy that was going to grow up to play a professional boxer in one of the most well-known and high-profile franchises ever.

Denzel Washington - AI

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It's safe to say that Denzel Washington has been in his fair share of films, and has starred alongside some of the greatest talents in history. It's made him nothing short of a household name, everybody knows his face. I think everybody could also confirm that this little AI guy is a little too cutesy to be the Denzel Washington we all know and love.

Denzel Washington - Real

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Now THIS is the Denzel Washington we can all recognize. The stern look and serious expression, this is Denzel all over, and we love to see him before the stardom and fame. Denzel was almost a Christmas baby, but was born a little later on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York. His mom was a beauty parlor owner, while his dad worked as a Pentecostal minister and a professional wrestler (talk about a diverse skill set!).

Marilyn Monroe - AI

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Now, it's safe to say that everybody knows the face of Marilyn Monroe. Why, she's just got to be one of the most influential and high-profile models of all time. This younger AI image of Marilyn's life is so cute, but is likely far from real. No fun-loving kid is going to have hair that immaculate. Also, quite a bit of makeup for a child this age if you ask me.

Marilyn Monroe - Real

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The real-life Marilyn looks a little more familiar to the Marilyn we all saw as an adult. She still has those curls, although much tighter and controlled. But you can clearly see that even here she had naturally lovely features. Let's step back in time to the glamorous early life of Marilyn Monroe! Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in California, Marilyn is definitely the oldest celebrity on this list.

John Oliver - AI

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Wait a minute... is that... Harry Potter? Well, just to break your heart, this is no young Harry Potter or Daniel Radcliffe. It is, in fact, an AI-generated version of the young John Oliver, the British-American comedian and TV host! I guess the AI might have gotten a little confused with this one, and took inspiration from one of the most famous names in the world.

John Oliver - Real

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Now, here is the REAL John Oliver, and his facial features look much more like the John Oliver we know (but also kinda like one of the Weasleys! Heck, the jumper here might have even been knitted by Mrs Weasley herself!). He was born on April 23, 1977, in Birmingham, England and his parents, Carole and Jim Oliver, were taken aback by his comedic abilities from a young age.

Rihanna - AI

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Based on how stunning she looks as an adult, it wouldn't be ridiculous to think she was probably a very pretty child! And according to AI, that's definitely the case - still with hair goals, big green eyes and flawless skin. Though we think she might look a bit too much like a model here...

Rihanna - Real

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Yep, this is definitely more authentic! There's no way Rihanna would have learned how to straighten her hair like that at such an age, so pigtails make so much more sense! Did AI get her skin tone wrong, too? Though it seems Rihanna's eye color has changed since she was a kid...

Lady Gaga - AI

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So as far as AI goes, that's actually a very impressive rendition of a serious pair of eyebrow goals! AI seems to have got her smile, eyes and nose right, too - what do you think? We definitely could see this as being something like Gaga would look when she was younger...

Lady Gaga - Real

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The thing with AI is it seems to forget that most celebrities these days dye their hair a different color than what they were born with! So of course Lady Gaga had brunette hair when she was younger, and not blonde. And it looks like she definitely grew out those eyebrows when she was older, too!

John Travolta - AI

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Is this what Danny from Grease would have looked like if they'd actually cast someone authentic high school age? Either way, this guy looks way too old to be Travolta as a kid - and that hair is a little too perfectly styled for our liking! He wouldn't have those movie star locks just yet...

John Travolta - Real

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So it turns out John Travolta has surprised us with his hair styling abilities! It looks like he didn't even need tips from Danny Zuko when he already had that slicked back look down to a T when he was a kid! We can definitely see that this is Travolta here - it's all in the eyes!

Mark Zuckerberg - AI

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Some might think Mark Zuckerberg is AI in himself the way he acts like a robot, but once upon a time he was a human boy - but did he look like this? We think the hair definitely matches and the freckles are a cute touch. He just hasn't built that "I own a yacht" tan just yet...

Mark Zuckerberg - Real

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Turns out the AI wasn't far off! Hoorah! But like most strawberry-blond haired people, it all starts out as actually blonde before it goes a little darker when they get older! Looks like he always had those cute curls, though. And kudos to that fashion sense - an entrepreneur in the making!

Barack Obama - AI

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There are only two vibes that Obama gives off here - either he's had that same hairstyle his entire life, or once upon a time he had a HUGE afro, there's no in between. So you just have to decide if this picture is accurate or not. We think he looks a little too professional to be a kid!

Barack Obama - Real

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Ha! So turns out Obama really did have that same hairstyle when he was a kid, too... (though we bet he got a bigger afro when he was a teenager!). The eyes here - and the rest of the facial features - definitely look more like Barack, so nice try AI but you missed the mark a little!

Paris Hilton - AI

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Seeing as Paris Hilton was born into money, it actually wouldn't be surprising to find out that she looked like a child beauty contestant when she was younger. No doubt those blonde locks were styled perfectly even at a very young age, but we think the AI has got the nose completely wrong here!

Paris Hilton - Real

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Okay so she definitely had style when she was a kid, but we're happy to see it was more of a childish style than a beauty makeover - she still looks enough like a child without being covered in makeup or having hairspray on! We can definitely see they have the same mouth here, too!

Scarlet Johansson - AI

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Scarlett Johansson - just like Angelina Jolie - has a very defining feature, and that's her lips! So has the AI done that justice in her child picture? We think it's done really well with the facial features, but the eyes might be too much the wrong color and shape... let's find out!

Scarlet Johansson - Real

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Actually, the AI wasn't far off! Take away the airbrushing and beauty makeover it had given the photo and you pretty much get what she looked like as a kid! You can tell with the lips and the nose shape. And here's one celeb that looks like they've stuck with their natural hair color after all!

Robert Downey Jr - AI

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So we think this might look more like Justin Bieber than Robert Downey Jr! What do you think? We're grateful at least that the AI didn't give child-Robert that goatee like it did with Keanu Reeves - so there's that! This looks a little bit too much AI-generated, in our opinion.

Robert Downey Jr - Real

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Yep! Turns out Robert Downey Jr didn't get into hair styling until he was much older - and much more famous! As a kid, he just enjoyed not caring about his floppy locks - which were a fair few shades lighter than they are now, too. And we knew it was too good to be true that he'd wear a suit as a kid!

Will Smith - AI

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If you want to imagine what actor Will Smith looked like as a kid, you're probably best just looking at a childhood photo of his spitting image, son Jaden - which this AI interpretation looks nothing like! We definitely think he would have had more hair than this as a kid, too...

Will Smith - Real

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And it turns out he did! Will Smith was definitely rocking a fro when he was younger, and looked dapper with it, too! Based on the suit, it looks like it could have been school picture day. You can see how the AI gave him more of a chubby face shape than a longer, thinner one!

Celine Dion - AI

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We don't know about you, but we think this looks NOTHING like legendary songstress Celine Dion! Apart from the identical hair (which, let's face it, is completely unrealistic that she had this perfect hairstyle as a kid!) there's nothing we think looks similar!

Celine Dion - Real

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And apparently we're correct! It's good to know that even Celine Dion had an awkward bangs moment in her childhood like the rest of us! She also had her natural light brown hair color before the money and fame got her a personal stylist! We love the outfit, too.