AI-inspired baby portraits of TV show characters
Updated | By The Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp/Udesha Moodley-Judhoo
These baby animations just might be the cutest thing you've seen since kitten videos...

Have you ever wondered what your favourite sitcom characters looked like as babies?
It’s not a question we often ask, but for die-hard fans, imagining "the before" – the untold backstory – adds a whole new layer to beloved characters.
That’s exactly the magic behind these AI-generated baby animations of iconic TV sitcom characters.
JunkBoxAi, a visual content creation company, blends "art and AI to transform ordinary ideas into extraordinary animations that captivate with creativity, emotion, and storytelling".
Their latest project, the JunkBox Baby collection, brings these adorable reimaginings to life in a stunning coffee table book featuring some of the most recognisable faces from classic sitcoms – only much, much younger.
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Check out the video showing the 'Friends' babies – courtesy of TikTok.
@junkboxai Little FRIENDS! ❤️🥹 #friends #babys ♬ original sound - JunkBoxAI
Many have praised JunkBoxAi for its artistic use of artificial intelligence. It crafts a visual narrative beyond what sitcom storylines explore, giving fans a glimpse into an imagined past that was never shown on screen.
This reimagining has unlocked a new realm of entertainment, one filled with endless creative possibilities.
Check out the video below, featuring the cast of 'The Office' as you've never seen them before – courtesy of Instagram.
@junkboxai Office Babies! 😂❤️ #theoffice #michaelscott ♬ original sound - JunkBoxAI
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