Disney movies changed our childhood for the better. Ever since we were little, we’ve seen the princesses wait for a prince to search for them, whether it be by way of a glass shoe, breaking a long-standing curse with a kiss, or coming in the form of a frog. We often imagined what they would look like, and thanks to today’s artificial technology, we can see for ourselves. Here is what some of them would look like if they were alive.

If you thought that Disney animations were purely fiction then think again, because as you can see from this list compiled by Bored Panda, the stars of some of our favorite films are actually real!

People often inspire others, sometimes without even realizing it. Even Disney used real-life people as prototypes for some of our favorite princesses. Hidreley Diao, a digital artist, uses artificial intelligence to create stunning artwork. Among his many projects, his Disney character transformations stand out, and that’s what we’ll explore today. Alongside his creations, we’ve compared the real-life inspirations behind them.

Most of us love cartoons. They were a huge part of childhood, teaching us valuable lessons, taking us on adventures we could only dream of. Most of us also had a favorite cartoon character that we looked up to, wanted to be like. But have you ever wished that cartoon characters were a little bit more realistic? It can be hard to relate to someone with overdramatized features—huge eyes, a tiny waist, etc. Well, this artist, known on social media as Toyboyfan, decided to show us what…

Disney movies changed our childhood for the better. Ever since we were little, we’ve seen the princesses wait for a prince to search for them, whether it be by way of a glass shoe, breaking a long-standing curse with a kiss, or coming in the form of a frog. We often imagined what they would look like, and thanks to today’s artificial technology, we can see for ourselves. Here is what some of them would look like if they were alive.

A digital artist has created AI-generated portraits that reveal what famous cartoon characters would look like in real life.

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