Artificial intelligence was told to analyze photos of her when she was younger and make a range of predictions about what she should look like at now - and results were shocking.
AI photos have imagined what Kim Basinger would look like if she had not had any suspected cosmetic enhancements.
Thanks to her ageless appearance and youthful complexion, many have wondered if the actress, who recently celebrated her 72nd birthday, has gotten plastic surgery or injections for years.
She has stayed tightlipped about whether or not she has ever gone under the knife or enhanced her appearance, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating on her looks.
Now, dramatic new computer-generated images have only fueled the speculation.
Artificial intelligence was told to analyze photos of the blonde beauty when she was younger and make a range of predictions about what she should look like at age 72 had she kept everything natural.
The results were shockingly different to what she actually looks like at this age, hinting that she may have received some procedures to alter her appearance.
The former model's face has looked suspiciously smooth and wrinkle-free in recent years, leaving many to believe that she's had work done.
In 2023, plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Tillo, who did not treat Basinger, weighed in on looks to Express, and he said he thinks that she received Botox and dermal fillers.
AI photos have imagined what Kim Basinger would look like if she had not had any suspected cosmetic enhancements. She's seen left in 1988 and right in one of the AI-generated photos
Thanks to her ageless appearance and youthful complexion, many have wondered if the actress, 72, has gotten plastic surgery or injections for years. She's seen in 2023
'If you look at previous photos, you can see apparent lines and wrinkles around Kim's eyes,' he said.
'These could be treated with anti-wrinkle injectables such as Botox. She also has clear lines around her mouth area, which could be the result of being smoothed out with dermal filler.
'Kim’s skin also seems much fresher with a more even complexion - this could be due to several factors such as laser treatments.'
A second expert who also did not treat Basinger, named Reza Nassab, agreed, and added that he believed she might have also had a fat transfer or a facelift.
Back in 2012, Basinger's daughter, Ireland Baldwin, insisted that her mother had not received any plastic surgery, while calling her 'the most naturally beautiful woman there ever was and will be.'
'Ladies, if you want to avoid Botox and any other skin treatments, listen to my mom. She hasn’t had one treatment done because she’s stayed completely out of the sun all these years,' she wrote in an Instagram comment.
Basinger herself has never addressed speculation surrounding her looks and the Daily Mail has reached out to Basinger for comment.
Basinger's daughter Ireland, whom she shares with Alec Baldwin, revealed in April 2022 that she had received a FaceTite, a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure sometimes referred to as a 'mini facelift.'
Artificial intelligence was told to analyze photos of the blonde beauty when she was younger (l) and predict what she should look like at age 72 had she kept everything natural (r)
The results were shockingly different to what she actually looks like at this age. She's seen left in 1982 and right in one of the AI images
The former model's face has looked suspiciously smooth and wrinkle-free in recent years, leaving many to believe that she's had work done. She's seen in 2024
It is designed to permanently destroy fat cells and tighten the skin of the lower face and neck.
'You don't go under the knife. Nothing like that. The reason I had it done is was because I had this very stubborn pocket of fat and extra skin my face,' the then-26-year-old said on Instagram afterwards.
In response to those who might tell her to just 'diet and work out,' she explained that even when she had 'an array of eating disorders' and was 'scary skinny' she still had 'this chin.'
'As I've gained weight and as I've aged it hasn't gone away at all. It's only become worse and worse,' she explained. 'I am terrified of anesthesia and being put under and plastic surgery.'
When looking at her options on how to fix her biggest insecurity, she said she looked for the 'most age appropriate and minimally invasive option.'
She continued: 'I choose to be as open and transparent about these kind of things because I don't want to be misleading...I never use filters on here. I've had no other modifications done to my body or face.'
'I've had no lip filler in my life. I've had no fillers in my face. Not that there is anything wrong with that.'