What kids of former celeb {couples} would’ve seemed like…

Celebrity break-ups have impacted fans for years, leaving them questioning what the couple’s future would have looked like if they stayed together.

Now a graphic designer has brought the ‘what-ifs’ to life using AI, revealing the families of famous ex-couples like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, and Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

Jeremy Pomeroy also recreated the romance of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, who separated in 2013, generating a little girl and boy who look like the Eras Tour star. 

The Australian designer used photoshop and advanced AI algorithms to ‘help generate unique and imaginative images based on existing data and my guidance.’

The AI-generated images show some celebrities and their would-be children clad in Victorian-era attire to ‘evoke a sense of nostalgia or historical context,’ Pomeroy told DailyMail.com.

He focused on celebrities that significantly impacted pop culture through their real-life relationships or those portrayed in memorable films like Ryan Gosling and Emily (Emma) Stone’s love affair in ‘La La Land.’

In one image, a portrait shows Taylor Swift and former boyfriend Harry Styles with two kids wearing what appears to be clothing from the 1960s.

The children, a little girl with brown hair and her younger brother who resembles Swift stare into the distance, showing off a combination of the former couple’s features.

Other images centered on Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams who met during filming of ‘The Notebook’ in 2003 and started dating in 2005. 

They broke up after just two years together, with Gosling blaming Hollywood for the split.

‘When both people are in show business, it’s too much show business. It takes all of the light, so nothing else can grow,’ Gosling said at the time, Distractify reported.

Pomeroy’s images of the former couple also show them in Victorian clothes with their three children – two young girls and their older brother – sitting around a small breakfast table.

Pomeroy said he was driven to create these types of images to explore not just pop culture but also societal issues and visual art.

‘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,’ he said.

The graphic designer created the first ‘what if’ image in May 2023, centered on Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s high-profile relationship and subsequent breakup because of how much it captivated the public’s attention at the time. 

‘The idea of imagining what their family could have looked like if they had stayed together and had children intrigued me and offered a poignant starting point for this artistic series,’ he said.

Some people called this portrait ‘insensitive and disrespectful’ because Pitt went on to have six kids – two were adopted – with his now ex-wife Angelina Jolie while Aniston reportedly can’t have children. 

However, Pomeroy said the reactions he received after publishing the image were ‘incredible’ and pushed him to create more portraits of would-be couples and depict them more creatively, but respect people’s alternative perspectives and opinions of the work. 

‘Negative feedback can be part of the artistic journey,’ he said, ‘and it challenges me to grow and learn. It’s important to remain open to constructive criticism and use it to refine my craft further.’

Pomeroy said the imagined portrait of former President John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe was the most requested artwork he received.

Kennedy had an alleged love affair with Monroe one weekend in March 1962, only two months before Monroe’s now-infamous rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ at Kennedy’s 45th birthday celebration.

The most-requested picture shows a smiling Kennedy in a black suit next to Monroe, clad in a classic white dress and pearl necklace with a young boy and girl, also donning crisp, white outfits. 

Pomeroy said this image struck an emotional chord with viewers because of its ‘tender and intimate depiction [which] invited viewers to contemplate the potential impact of these legendary figures coming together in a different timeline.’

This photo also resulted in engaging discussions from viewers who reportedly requested more historical portraits – although Pomeroy said hasn’t released any yet. 

Other images included a family portrait of Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson with their three kids and Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber with their three girls. 

He also created photos of couples who had a deep-rooted on-screen romance like Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio who starred in the critically-acclaimed 1997 film, ‘Titanic.’

The pair never dated in real life but have remained close friends, even reuniting to film the 2008 movie, ‘Revolutionary Road.’

Pomeroy said he is cognizant of the moral and legal boundaries that accompany these kinds of AI-generated portraits, particularly the personal rights of the featured celebrities as well as fake news and copyright issues.

‘Copyright concerns surrounding these images are still a legal gray area, and I prioritize ensuring my artworks are filled with intention and original ideas, clearly demonstrating human involvement in the final result,’ he said.

For Pomeroy, the allure of AI was the ‘endless creative possibilities it offers,’ allowing him to build almost any artwork without being limited by budgets or being backed by an organization.

‘AI empowers me to explore uncharted territories in art, experiment with new techniques, and push the boundaries of my imagination,’ Pomeroy said. 

‘It’s an exhilarating journey of discovery and innovation that continually fuels my passion for creating impactful and thought-provoking artwork.’