With the Help of A.I., Here's What These 40+ Celebrities Would Look Today if They Were Alive

It truly breaks our hearts to know that some of the most talented artists in the world died before they got the chance to grow old in front of our eyes. Luckily, thanks to the technological wonder of AI, we’re able to see what some of our favorite dearly departed stars would have looked like if they had lived to this day. Take a look, and walk down memory lane with us.

Although he was only 23 when he passed away in 1993, River Phoenix (younger brother of acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix) left quite an impression on the acting world. The young Phoenix made waves in his break-out role in Stand by Me. After that, he stood out in several roles and was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was also slated to be part of the star-studded cast of Interview With the Vampire. Unfortunately, he passed before filming began. Christian Slater took his place and donated his entire salary to River’s favorite charities.

James Dean was the actor who turned teen rebel into an art form. The young actor ruled the ‘50s with his suave looks and magnetic talent. His most well-known movies have been Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden. Unfortunately, his life was taken in a car crash when he was just 24. To honor his great talent, though, he was awarded two Academy Award nominations posthumously — both for Best Actor in East of Eden and in Giant.

“One of the greatest Latino artists of all time” is an understatement when it comes to talking about the great Selena. The “Queen of Tejano music” was an incredibly talented Mexican-American musician with a bright future, before her life was horribly cut short. Having already been one of the most influential Latina artists in the world at the young age of 23, we can hardly imagine how much brighter she would have shone if she had lived on to today. All that’s left to do is enjoy the music she left behind for us!

Although the world only got to enjoy his musical talent for a few short years, Tupac Shakur (a.k.a. 2Pac or Makaveli) is, to this day, one of the most influential rappers in history. Despite his early demise, he's one of the best-selling artists, with more than 75 million records sold. Born in New York to two vocal advocates, Tupac’s music followed his parents’ example and it mainly had to do with shining a light on social issues and inequality. He was also quite a talented actor and starred in a few movies before his untimely passing.