I can't get over how hot real-life Hercules and Tarzan look.
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."
And this is how I reimagined Aladdin as a real-life person:
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.
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And this is how I reimagined Hercules as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
DIsney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Mulan as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side.
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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."
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Gaston as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
5. This is what Tarzan looked like in the 1999 movie. He's described as "tall, athletic, and handsome" with long, brown hair.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Tarzan as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Tiana as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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."
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Ariel as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Milo as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Elsa as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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."
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Scar as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Peter Pan as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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."
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Belle as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Li Shang as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined Rapunzel as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
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.
Disney
And this is how I reimagined King Triton as a real-life person:
Spencer Althouse / Midjourney
And here's the side-by-side:
Disney, Spencer Althouse / Midjourney