I Used AI Technology To Turn 15 Disney Characters Into Real People, And The Results Are Stunning

    I can't get over how hot real-life Hercules and Tarzan look.

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    I used AI technology and photoshop to reimagine animated Disney characters as real-life people. Below are 15 of my favorites, inspired by the actual character descriptions from each movie's script. Enjoy!

    1. This is what Aladdin looked like in the 1992 movie. He's described as "wiry" with "shaggy hair and ragged clothes."

    A close-up of Aladdin from the animated movie

    And this is how I reimagined Aladdin as a real-life person:

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    And here's the side-by-side.

    2. This is what Hercules looked like in the 1997 movie. He's described as "mighty and handsome" and has short, strawberry-blonde hair.

    Hercules with his muscles in the animated movie

    And this is how I reimagined Hercules as a real-life person:

    Hercules as a real person

    And here's the side-by-side:

    3. This is what Mulan looked like as a soldier in the 1998 movie. She's described as "a high-spirited girl of 17" with fine, black hair.

    Mulan in her green armor in the animated movie

    And this is how I reimagined Mulan as a real-life person:

    Mulan in her green soldier's uniform

    And here's the side-by-side.

    4. This is what Gaston looked like in the 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast. He's described as "a dashingly handsome war hero," and "the only thing bigger than his muscles is his ego."

    Gaston in his iconic red shirt with muscles

    And this is how I reimagined Gaston as a real-life person:

    And here's the side-by-side:

    5. This is what Tarzan looked like in the 1999 movie. He's described as "tall, athletic, and handsome" with long, brown hair.

    A shirtless Tarzan from the animated movie

    And this is how I reimagined Tarzan as a real-life person:

    Tarzan in the jungle as a human

    And here's the side-by-side:

    6. This is what Tiana looked like in the 2009 movie The Princess and the Frog. She's described as "a hardworking 19-year-old" who's super resourceful and well-rounded.

    Tiana in her restaurant in the movie

    And this is how I reimagined Tiana as a real-life person:

    Tiana in her yellow uniform in her restaurant

    And here's the side-by-side:

    7. This is what Ariel looked like in the 1989 movie The Little Mermaid. She's described as "a pretty 16-year-old mermaid with hair as wildly untamed as her sisters' is neat."

    Ariel in the movie as the wave crashes around her

    And this is how I reimagined Ariel as a real-life person:

    Ariel as a human

    And here's the side-by-side:

    8. This is what Milo looked like in the 2001 movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire. He's described as a "slender and handsome" linguist with large glasses and brown hair.

    Milo in his signature glasses in Atlantis

    And this is how I reimagined Milo as a real-life person:

    Milo as a real-life person

    And here's the side-by-side:

    9. This is what Elsa looked like in the 2019 movie Frozen II. She's described as "a very poised 21-year-old" with hair like snow.

    Elsa with her white hair and blue dress

    And this is how I reimagined Elsa as a real-life person:

    Elsa as a real human

    And here's the side-by-side:

    10. This is what Scar looked like in the 1994 movie The Lion King. He's described as "a thin, angular lion with an attitude problem."

    Scar standing on Pride Rock in the movie

    And this is how I reimagined Scar as a real-life person:

    Scar as a human with long, glorious locs

    And here's the side-by-side:

    11. This is what Peter Pan looked like in the 1953 movie. He's described as "the spirit of youth" and wears an iconic green outfit and cap.

    Peter Pan in his iconic green outfit

    And this is how I reimagined Peter Pan as a real-life person:

    Peter Pan as a human, in green, with Big Ben behind him

    And here's the side-by-side:

    12. This is what Belle looked like in the 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast. She's described as "a pure beauty blessed with intelligent, fiercely inquisitive eyes."

    Belle in her white and blue outfit

    And this is how I reimagined Belle as a real-life person:

    Belle in her white and blue outfit, holding a book

    And here's the side-by-side:

    13. This is what Li Shang looked like in the 1998 movie Mulan. He's described as "a young officer" who's fit and capable.

    Li Shang training while shirtless

    And this is how I reimagined Li Shang as a real-life person:

    Li as a real-life human

    And here's the side-by-side:

    14. This is what Rapunzel looked like in the 2010 movie Tangled. She's described as having "beautiful golden hair" that trails behind her, with green eyes like her mother.

    Rapunzel with long, blonde hair, holding a frying pan

    And this is how I reimagined Rapunzel as a real-life person:

    Rapunzel with long hair as a real person next to a castle

    And here's the side-by-side:

    15. And finally, this is what King Triton looked like in the 1989 movie The Little Mermaid. He's described as the "distinguished Sea King" with long, white hair and a full beard.

    King Triton in his white beard and crown under the ocean

    And this is how I reimagined King Triton as a real-life person:

    King Triton underwater as a real person

    And here's the side-by-side:

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