An artist used AI to show what the children of famous celebrity exes would look like if they'd stayed together

Caralynn MatassaJun 11, 2023, 18:25 IST

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston split in 2005, but what if they hadn't?Brenda Chase Online USA Inc.; Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

AI images of celebrity children who don't actually exist have gone viral.
Jeremy Pomeroy created images that show what famous former couples' families would look like.

An artist is using artificial intelligence and Photoshop to show what the families of famous couples (both real and imagined) might have looked like — and people can't get enough of them.

Jeremy Pomeroy, the founder and creative director of marketing agency Total Marketing Australia, decided to give fans a glimpse into alternate universes where celeb power couples like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston stayed together and had kids. The series of photos, which he's dubbed his "Celebrity What If?" series, has gone viral since Pomeroy shared some of his images on Instagram.

Check out Pomeroy's work below and learn more about went into his project.

Pomeroy told Insider in an email interview that he used "a combination of AI image generators and Photoshop" to create his work.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

He wanted to use technology "in a creative and impactful way" to provoke conversation.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy chose an array of couples to feature in his series, which includes some exes with massive fandoms behind them — like Jelena (aka, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez), who split for good in 2018.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy chose an array of couples to feature in his series, which includes some exes with massive fandoms behind them — like Jelena (aka, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez), who split for good in 2018.

"By imagining what the families of celebrity couples would look like if they had stayed together, I sought to engage viewers in thought-provoking narratives and spark conversations about relationships, identity, and the dynamics of fame," Pomeroy told Insider via email.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Nicki Minaj and Drake might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

"By imagining what the families of celebrity couples would look like if they had stayed together, I sought to engage viewers in thought-provoking narratives and spark conversations about relationships, identity, and the dynamics of fame," Pomeroy told Insider via email.

Pomeroy said he picked the couples based on their significance in pop culture. Those included real-life relationships that ended decades ago, like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy said he picked the couples based on their significance in pop culture. Those included real-life relationships that ended decades ago, like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's.

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, another wildly popular former couple who split in 2007, are also featured.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Some of the AI portraits are also stylized as if the subjects are posing in a bygone era, like this one of Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp's hypothetical family, done in a Victorian style.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Some of the AI portraits are also stylized as if the subjects are posing in a bygone era, like this one of Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp's hypothetical family, done in a Victorian style.

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, who briefly dated in late 2012, appear to be living on a prairie with their "What If?" family.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy's background is in graphic design, but he's painted and illustrated his whole life.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

In addition to celebrities who publicly dated and split, Pomeroy decided to feature some other famous pairs who had alleged relationships, like Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

In addition to celebrities who publicly dated and split, Pomeroy decided to feature some other famous pairs who had alleged relationships, like Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.

People who were convinced Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were secretly in love while they promoted the 2018 movie "A Star Is Born" will love this one.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Emma Watson has copped to having had a massive crush on Tom Felton when they filmed the "Harry Potter" series as kids, and fans have been 'shipping the two IRL for years.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Emma Watson and Tom Felton might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Emma Watson has copped to having had a massive crush on Tom Felton when they filmed the "Harry Potter" series as kids, and fans have been 'shipping the two IRL for years.

Fans have also loved to think about what it may have been like if Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had dated, ever since the two publicly admitted to crushing on one another — without the other's knowledge — during the filming of 1994's "Speed."

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Fans have also loved to think about what it may have been like if Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had dated, ever since the two publicly admitted to crushing on one another — without the other's knowledge — during the filming of 1994's "Speed."

Pomeroy also chose couples who were culturally significant because they'd starred together in beloved movies, even if they never had a romance off-screen — like frequent costars Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy also chose couples who were culturally significant because they'd starred together in beloved movies, even if they never had a romance off-screen — like frequent costars Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.

Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and their hypothetical children got the "Titanic" treatment.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Team Jacob? Here's what that family would've looked like if Bella (Kristen Stewart) had chosen Taylor Lautner's werewolf over Robert Pattinson's vampire.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

And here are what the extremely pale children of Stewart and Pattinson, who famously dated in real life for years before Stewart cheated on him, might have looked like.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

Pomeroy said the response to his work online has been "overwhelmingly positive."

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Pharrell and Rihanna might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

But he's also aware, and appreciative, of more negative feedback, which he says "challenges" him "to grow and learn."

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

The images have gone viral, but Pomeroy hasn't seen any reactions from the celebrities featured, either publicly or privately — though he says it's "always exciting" to think about the reach his work might have.

An AI-generated image showing what the children of Kermit and Miss Piggy from the Muppets might look like.Courtesy of Jeremy Pomeroy

The images have gone viral, but Pomeroy hasn't seen any reactions from the celebrities featured, either publicly or privately — though he says it's "always exciting" to think about the reach his work might have.

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An artist used AI to show what the children of famous celebrity exes would look like if they'd stayed together

Pomeroy told Insider in an email interview that he used "a combination of AI image generators and Photoshop" to create his work.

He wanted to use technology "in a creative and impactful way" to provoke conversation.

Pomeroy chose an array of couples to feature in his series, which includes some exes with massive fandoms behind them — like Jelena (aka, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez), who split for good in 2018.

"By imagining what the families of celebrity couples would look like if they had stayed together, I sought to engage viewers in thought-provoking narratives and spark conversations about relationships, identity, and the dynamics of fame," Pomeroy told Insider via email.

Pomeroy said he picked the couples based on their significance in pop culture. Those included real-life relationships that ended decades ago, like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's.

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, another wildly popular former couple who split in 2007, are also featured.

Some of the AI portraits are also stylized as if the subjects are posing in a bygone era, like this one of Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp's hypothetical family, done in a Victorian style.

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, who briefly dated in late 2012, appear to be living on a prairie with their "What If?" family.

Pomeroy's background is in graphic design, but he's painted and illustrated his whole life.

In addition to celebrities who publicly dated and split, Pomeroy decided to feature some other famous pairs who had alleged relationships, like Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.

People who were convinced Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were secretly in love while they promoted the 2018 movie "A Star Is Born" will love this one.

Emma Watson has copped to having had a massive crush on Tom Felton when they filmed the "Harry Potter" series as kids, and fans have been 'shipping the two IRL for years.

Fans have also loved to think about what it may have been like if Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had dated, ever since the two publicly admitted to crushing on one another — without the other's knowledge — during the filming of 1994's "Speed."

Pomeroy also chose couples who were culturally significant because they'd starred together in beloved movies, even if they never had a romance off-screen — like frequent costars Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.

Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and their hypothetical children got the "Titanic" treatment.

Team Jacob? Here's what that family would've looked like if Bella (Kristen Stewart) had chosen Taylor Lautner's werewolf over Robert Pattinson's vampire.

And here are what the extremely pale children of Stewart and Pattinson, who famously dated in real life for years before Stewart cheated on him, might have looked like.

Pomeroy said the response to his work online has been "overwhelmingly positive."

But he's also aware, and appreciative, of more negative feedback, which he says "challenges" him "to grow and learn."

The images have gone viral, but Pomeroy hasn't seen any reactions from the celebrities featured, either publicly or privately — though he says it's "always exciting" to think about the reach his work might have.