Liam Martin, or waverider_ on Instagram, is a teenage boy
from New Zealand that recreates celebrity photos to almost 100%
accuracy using makeup, household items, and a little bit of ingenuity;
he uses everything from wigs to noodles to create his glamorous effect,
and he even recreates the celeb’s anatomy where it is necessary. Liam is
one of the more talented people on the internet, and his photo’s are
not only hilarious, but they prove that the celeb look can be achieved
if you believe (if the look you’re going for is just a tad different
than the original, that is).
Liam has recreated looks from the hottest current celebs, and from
some of the boldest pictures. Only Martin knows which celeb he’ll be
doing next, but the ones on display here are definitely some of his
best, and totally worth your attention. Being a celeb is difficult, but
Liam proves that anyone can at least look like one in these amazing
re-creations that Liam has done! Here are 16 celeb photo re-creations
that put the original to shame.
#16 – Kylie and Kendall Jenner
The Kardashian’s are some of the most popular
celebs in Hollywood right now, and they have been a part of some
seriously fashionable photoshoots. To recreate this photo would require a
bit of stuffing and a lot of determination on Liam’s part, but by God
he went and did it. Liam definitely went the extra mile to mimic these
fashionable sisters’ clothes! He pulled off two separate pictures and
nailed the look on both, and Liam even nailed the perfect blank, hollow
stare in each of their faces: perfection!
Liam posted this to celebrate a follower milestone on his Instagram,
and he didn’t hold back in mimicking Cara Delevingne’s pose, he even
painted his nails and put on makeup in order to perfectly capture her
sultry vibe! From the eyebrows to the bath water, Liam’s acing this game
like a total boss! If Liam had some Photoshop, I’m sure he would be
able to perfectly transform into Cara with just a few clicks; that’s
actually kind of terrifying when you think about it. Is Liam that good
or are celebs that shopped?
#14 – Lana del Rey
I wish I was half as creative as this guy is. The “bad” ring alone, sets
off the whole look in this photograph re-creation. Why spend all your
money on a gold ring when you can just make one out of aluminum foil?
I’m not sure quite how he does it, but Liam really manages to nail the
desperation in this pic as well; you can really feel the “I’m
fashionable, look at my pose!” in his recreation. Lana del Ray has had a
few songs about beauty, but “Young and Beautiful” doesn’t even describe
how amazing Liam is here, although it’s a start.
#13 – Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
This could definitely pass as a costume for The Hunger Games, at
least for one of the extras. Liam’s tattoo may be temporary, but we
think this look should be a permanent addition to his wardrobe. Did Liam
just have a bunch of fake butterflies already hiding about his house?
What about the fake butterfly tattoos? I’m beginning to think that Liam
is a butterfly fanatic, and this costume is only an excuse to get out
there. You do you, Liam. We will never judge.
#12 – Nicki Minaj
Some stars have such a unique look that even the simplest incorrect
details can throw off an impersonator; there are no missing details
here, as Liam’s appearance completely nails the look of Minaj,
especially her rear. The look of that butt on Nicki is unmistakable,
although it’s about as real as Liam’s re-creation. Liam’s attention to
detail is impressive, even going so far as to even nail the backdrop,
and I’m sure he’ll be a star in no time at all with this persistence.
Let’s hope that Hollywood doesn’t ruin Liam like it has so many natural
beauties.
#11 – Rihanna
Now this is what I call excellent cosplay Liam has Rihanna down to
the pose, and he even has the exact same top, which I’m not sure is
weird or an extreme attention to detail, but who cares because it’s just
too perfect! Liam may end up looking like a drag queen, but I’m sure he
doesn’t mind since he pads all his bras with the money he makes, and
you know the b*tches better have his money. Just don’t let Rihanna know
he pulls off that top better than she does because something tells me
she would be pretty upset.
#10 – Justin Bieber
Is imitating Justin Bieber pathetic or awesome? Either way, Liam
outdid himself with this double trouble photo shoot. It must have taken
him hours to doodle those tattoos and abs on himself! Look at how Liam
perfectly encapsulates the lameness of Bieber, and the fierceness of his
female companion. Liam is an artist, and the camera is his brush while
the markers are his sculpting tool. Calvin Klein should have hired the
real talent here, but I’m sure it would have been too expensive over
Bieber.
#9 – Selena Gomez
As a man, pulling off a convincing womanly appearance can be
extremely difficult, especially when the woman you are imitating is one
of the hottest young celebrities out there. It is completely
understandable that Liam doesn’t have the right curves to pull off some
of his more feminine recreations, but thankfully, he has culinary
creations like Eggo waffles on his side to make up for everything he
doesn’t have. Liam would say to leggo his Eggo, but they are practically
falling out of his top already.
#8 – Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea has gotten a lot of flack during her career for her
appearance, even going so far as to compare her to one of the main
characters from the click, “White Girls.” Despite what people have said
about Azalea’s unique look, Liam completely matched her in every way
with this amazing interpretation: the resemblance is uncanny! I don’t
know what Liam used to pad his thighs, but he nailed Iggy’s hips,
although he would have been perfect if he used pink lipstick, but I’m
not complaining since I’m a red lipstick guy myself.
#7 – Nicki Minaj
Liam really knows how to make for a great Nicki Minaj, but what’s
that on his head? Cotton candy? An old pink rug? What exactly is Liam
using on his chest for cleavage, anyway? Potatoes? Bread rolls? Who
knows! It doesn’t matter what Liam uses in his Nicki cosplay perfection,
but whatever it is he really sells it. If Nicki ever needs to hire a
professional impersonator to escape the paparazzi or to perform in her
stead, she knows exactly who she can call. Ghostbu-I mean, Liam Martin!
#6 – Ariana Grande
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Ariana grande is a peculiar celeb in the fact
that she looks about 10 years younger than she actually is, but despite
that youthful oddity, Liam still managed to pull of an incredibly close
look. Of course nobody in the real world can afford a Moschino iPhone
case, but Liam finds a way to make it work! After Martin is done with
this shoot, he can have a delicious snack, and collect his check from
McDonalds. I’m beginning to wonder if Liam is some sort of shapeshifter.
#5 – Katy Perry
This is one of Liam’s more elaborate recreations. To pull off Katy
Perry’s Dark Horse look, Martin had to become an Egyptian goddess. I
wonder if that’s candy in Liam’s hoo, and on his teeth. This is clearly a
man who puts tons of pride into his work, and Martin clearly put a ton
of effort in to this; so much effort in fact, that I wonder if he was
Perry’s stand in during the music video. Liam could probably be
someone’s Aphrodite some day, if they ask, hell, he could probably be an
actual horse with his extreme morphing skills!
#4 – Nicki Minaj
It’s the return of the balloon butt! Recreating a scene from the
Anaconda music video is no simple task, the first thing you have to do
is acquire gym equipment, and then you have to actually take it out of
the box! Liam is totally rocking Nicki’s look here: he has assembled all
the necessary gym equipment, and even perfected the rubber rump.
Assembling Nicki Minaj’s ass seems like it’s actually the easiest thing
to assemble in this picture; maybe an inflatable butt really is the best
way to go if you need buns, hun.
#3 – Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s long lost twin sister? Nah, it’s just Liam Martin,
folks. Who knew that pasta noodles could double as a wig? Well, aside
from angel-hair. The superb use of supper in this picture just goes to
show you the artistic depth that Martin is willing to employ to truly
capture the spirit of his subject, that or he just had to use what was
lying around in the kitchen at the last moment, but who really cares how
it is made? Besides, the noodles are a spot on look for Becky.
#2 – Angelina Jolie as Maleficent
Liam’s take on Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent is a thing of beauty or
should I say Angeliam Jolie as Maliamfacent? Another one of Liam’s best
recreations and you just know that he had fun with this one: that
garbage bag use is not only an excellent prop, but a wonderful metaphor
for just how bad many of Jolie’s movies are. Now the question will be:
who wore it better? Liam, Angelina Jolie, or 50 Cent? From where we are
standing, it just has to be Liam. Keep it up kid, you’re going places.
#1 – Miley Cyrus
Our last post comes in like an exercise ball and we aren’t disappointed.
This recreation may not have taken the most effort, but my goodness
it’s just amazing. As usual, Liam has perfectly captured the
ridiculousness of his subject, and this time it’s the bad girl herself,
Miley Cyrus. Miley has done a pretty decent job redefining herself as a
nonsensical party girl, but Liam takes all the wind out of her sails by
revealing just how desperate she appears. Liam is not the hero
celebrities deserve, but he is the one they need.
