Makeup transformation has reached an entirely new level—from the runways of Paris Fashion Week to the depths of Hollywood illusion, one man is redefining what it means to change identity. Meet Alexis Stone—the British makeup and performance artist who can morph into virtually anyone: men, women, the elderly, movie villains, or pop divas. His full-body transformations are so convincing that even fashion insiders can’t tell what’s real anymore.
👤 Who Is Alexis Stone?
Born Elliot Joseph Rentz, Alexis Stone is a 31-year-old UK-based illusionist and makeup artist with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram. Unlike typical makeup influencers who stick to contouring and celebrity impressions, Stone goes full throttle. He creates 360-degree body transformations using prosthetics, silicone masks, wigs, costumes, and character acting that rivals Hollywood-level effects.
🖤 Morticia at Balenciaga: A Scene-Stealing Moment
At the recent Haute Couture Week in Paris, a tall, pale, raven-haired woman stunned the crowd at the Balenciaga show. Fans recognized her as Morticia Addams from The Addams Family. But wait—it wasn’t Anjelica Huston. It was Stone, fully transformed with chilling precision. 
The look was crafted with a team over eight weeks, using actual costume department garments and carefully sculpted prosthetics. His portrayal was so uncanny, fashion media dubbed it “beautifully sick” and utterly captivating.
🧓 A Childhood Obsession Becomes an Artform
Stone’s fascination with disguise started young. As a kid, he would wear fat suits, wigs, and fake teeth, obsessed with becoming “someone else.” His favorite film? Mrs. Doubtfire. He begged his parents for old-lady costumes, delighting in fooling people. That childhood joy evolved into serious skills in prosthetics and film-level SFX makeup.
At 16, he moved to London alone, worked briefly in fashion, and dove into drag and illusion. His early works were met with moderate buzz, but one prank changed everything.
💥 The Fake Plastic Surgery Prank That Broke the Internet
In 2018, Stone pulled off a mind-blowing stunt. He told the world he’d spent all his money on extreme plastic surgery and posted months of recovery photos. Online critics mocked his swollen, botched face. Then came the twist: it was all fake. Every image had been created using prosthetics.
The viral reveal skyrocketed his fame—and caught the attention of Demna, Balenciaga’s creative director.
🧥 From Internet Prankster to Fashion Week Fixture
Though plans were delayed due to the pandemic, Stone and Balenciaga finally teamed up in 2022. At the Paris show, Stone appeared as Mrs. Doubtfire—again fooling nearly everyone. Since then, he’s become a regular at global fashion events, never appearing as himself.
🌟 Iconic Transformations That Left Fans Stunned
- Lana Del Rey at Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture (2024)
- Madonna at Milan Fashion Week for Diesel
- Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians
- Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada, with mirror-perfect poise and posture
For Miranda, his team spent three months replicating every detail, including character-specific body language.
🧪 Six-Hour Transformations and Custom Scents
In October 2024, Stone dressed up as Jack Nicholson—complete with white robe, cigar, and a gin glass. He even developed a custom cologne to match “what Jack might smell like”—described as a smoky, ashtray vibe that filled the venue.
He used custom teeth, neck prosthetics, a silicone beer belly, and deliberately disheveled gray hair to complete the illusion. His dedication to total sensory immersion is unmatched.
🕷 Morticia Revisited: A Gothic Masterpiece
The Morticia look wasn’t just cosplay—it was a cinematic recreation. Using actual wardrobe pieces from the film and weeks of facial sculpting, Stone brought a darker, more melancholic Morticia to life. He described her as having a “beautiful sickness”—the epitome of his gothic-glam aesthetic.
🦎 The Real-Life Chameleon
Whether it’s turning into a fashion icon or Hollywood villain, Alexis Stone doesn’t just do makeup—he vanishes into his roles. Some fans call him a human chameleon. But perhaps the title “Master of Disguise” suits him best.
