AI-generated celebrity selfie videos are one of the fastest-growing trends on social media. With the right prompts and tools, you can create ultra-realistic selfies with celebrities and turn them into smooth, cinematic videos that look completely real.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to generate high-quality celebrity images using Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro and convert them into viral videos using the Kling 2.5 Turbo image-to-video model.
Step 1: Create a Celebrity List
Start by making a list of celebrities you want to appear with in your video, such as:
- Actors
- Football players
- Tech founders
- Public figures
Each celebrity will require one AI-generated image.
Step 2: Generate Celebrity Selfie Images (Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro)
Use Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro for image generation.
Upload your reference image and apply the base prompt below.
Base Image Prompt Template
Create a realistic, high-fidelity (8K) image based on the attached reference photo.
Maintain the exact facial features, skin tone, bone structure, hairstyle, and expression of the attached person with zero alteration and no face swapping.The attached person is taking a selfie with [Celebrity Name], standing at [location or set].
Crew members are adjusting lighting and equipment, with visible cables and gear.
Directors and managers stand behind, discussing the next scene.
Example 1: Money Heist Selfie Prompt
Create a realistic, high-fidelity (8K) image based on the attached reference photo.
Maintain the exact facial features, skin tone, bone structure, hairstyle, and expression of the attached person with zero alteration and no face swapping.
The attached person is taking a selfie with the professor, standing at set of money heist.
co actors are standing behind on his red dress, Crew members are adjusting lighting and equipment, with visible cables and gear.
Directors and managers stand behind, discussing the next scene.
Example 2: Lionel Messi Stadium Prompt
Create a hyper-realistic image based strictly on the attached reference photo.
Maintain the exact facial features, skin tone, bone structure, hairstyle, and expression with no alteration.The attached person is standing inside a packed professional football stadium under bright floodlights. Lionel Messi stands beside the attached person wearing a black tshirt.
Step 3: Generate Images for All Celebrities
Repeat Step 2 for every celebrity on your list.
Save the images in order for smooth video creation.
Step 4: Create the Celebrity Video (Kling 2.5 Turbo)
For video generation, use the Kling 2.5 Turbo image-to-video model.
Video Creation Method
- Select any image as the first frame
- Select another image as the last frame
Video Prompt Template
In the first frame, the person takes a picture with [Celebrity 1].
He then runs toward another location, as shown in the final frame.
He meets [Celebrity 2] and takes a picture with them.
A handheld camera follows him throughout the entire sequence.
Example Video Prompt 1
In the first frame, the person takes a picture with Joker.
He then runs toward another set, as shown in the final frame.
He meets Batman and takes a picture with him.
A handheld camera follows him throughout the entire sequence.
Example Video Prompt 2
In the first frame, the person takes a picture with Batman.
He then runs toward another location, as shown in the final frame.
He meets Elon Musk and takes a picture with him.
A handheld camera follows him throughout the entire sequence.
📌 Pro Tip:
Use the last frame of one clip as the first frame of the next clip to create a seamless looping effect.
Step 5: Final Editing and Export
Once all video clips are generated:
- Import clips into your video editor
- Adjust speed or transitions if needed
- Export as:
- One continuous video
- OR multiple short clips for Reels and Shorts
Step 6: Advanced Prompt for Cinematic Celebrity Images
If the base prompt doesn’t produce strong results, use the advanced cinematic prompt below.
Advanced Cinematic Prompt
Create a hyper-realistic, high-fidelity (8K) cinematic close-up selfie using the attached reference photo.
The attached person (not smiling) is taking a casual handheld selfie with Tom Cruise on a Top Gun: Maverick hangar set.
Maintain the exact facial features, skin tone, proportions, and structure of the attached person with zero alteration — no face swapping, no stylization, no identity drift.
Conclusion
By combining Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro for image creation and Kling 2.5 Turbo for video generation, you can produce ultra-realistic celebrity selfie videos that are perfect for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok.
This workflow is ideal for creators who want cinematic, viral AI content without complex editing.