Kelly Ripa looks unrecognizable as she transforms into Ariana Grande – but fans call ‘uncanny’ makeover ‘disturbing’

Kelly Ripa's makeup transformation into Ariana Grande.

KELLY Ripa looks totally unrecognizable in a new video after she transformed into another famous face.

Transforming into Ariana Grande‘s Wicked character of Glinda the Good Witch, Kelly, 54, left fans swooning over the “uncanny” resemblance.

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Kelly Ripa underwent an epic transformation with the help of makeup artists and hair stylistsCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa having her hair styled.

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She got her makeup and hair done to transform into Ariana Grande’s Wicked characterCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa having her hair styled.

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Kelly was seen making some of the same facial expressions that Ariana is known forCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa in Ariana Grande costume.

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She even wore a Shiz University outfitCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa in an Ariana Grande makeup transformation, holding a broom.

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Wearing a pink dress, Kelly looked very much like Ariana’s GlindaCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa in a pink princess gown and crown, holding a wand.

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But it was the princess-esque dress that Kelly wore which left her fans stunnedCredit: Instagram/kellyripa
Kelly Ripa at the 96th Annual Oscars.

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Kelly is in her fifties yet looked just like Ariana once transformedCredit: Getty

But although many fans were impressed by the transformation, some found it a tad disturbing.

Follow me beyond Oz into the land of make believe,” she penned in the caption of the fun time lapse video.

In the video, Kelly could be seen getting transformed while sitting in a chair and makeup artists and hair stylists circled her.

Wearing a black and white blouse and no makeup at first, Kelly could be seen getting her foundation applied as a hair stylist put some loose waves in her blond locks.

As the video continued, Kelly had some colored contact lenses applied and some false lashes glued onto her eyelids and some pink lipstick swiped onto her lips.

Getting into character, Kelly made similar facial expressions to Ariana and then changed into Shiz University suitable clothing.

As well rocking some Shiz uniform, Kelly also wore a pink chiffon gown and held a wand while rocking a crown as she pretended to be Glinda.

UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE

Fans went wild in the comments section, with many quick to share how they were stunned by the transformation.

“OMG You became her,” penned one person in the comments section.

“This is so disturbing and amazing. I’m so conflicted. Man people are so dang talented,” said another.

Watch as Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunite on BAFTAs red carpet in stunning gowns

A third added: “I’m watching thinking how much you look Ariana and then I read…. Uncanny.”

A fourth was a little skeptical, writing: “Wow that’s creepy lol.”

Scene from Wicked featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in 2024 movie WickedCredit: AP
Ariana Grande in a pink gown and crown in a scene from the film "Wicked."

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Ariana played the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the hit flickCredit: AP
Ariana Grande at the Academy Awards Nominees Dinner.

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Ariana’s portrayal received many good reviewsCredit: Getty

“Wowwwwwwww I can’t tell the difference,” swooned a fifth.

“Omg you are the perfect Glinda,” declared a sixth.

Wicked 2024 Film Cast

The new film, adapted from the 2003 hit Broadway musical, features a star-studded cast.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp

Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch

Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

Ethan Slater as Boq

Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible

Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard of Oz

Marissa Bode as Nessarose

Actors with Supporting Roles Include: Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, Adam James, Bronwyn James, Peter Dinklage, Aaron Teoh, Colin Michael Carmichael, Grecia De la Paz

While a seventh penned: “Oh wow!!! You look exactly like her!! Amazing.”

And an eighth added: “This is wild…you could be identical twins!”

KELLY’S CAREER AND LIFE

Talk show host Kelly has been the co-host of Live! with Kelly and Mark – in various formats – since 2001.

Her co-hosts have included Regis Philbin, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest, and her husband Mark Consuelos.

Kelly and Mark eloped on May 1, 1996 and share three children: Michael Joseph (born June 2, 1997), Lola Grace (born June 16, 2001), and Joaquin Antonio (born February 24, 2003).

Kelly Ripa at the 2024 Time100 Gala.

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Kelly is known for being a journalist and television presenterCredit: Getty
Kelly Ripa at the Oscars in a black gown.

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The blond beauty often attends glitzy eventsCredit: AP
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the Time100 Gala.

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She is married to husband Mark ConsuelosCredit: Getty
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos wearing "I love Mark" shirts.

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Kelly and Mark host Live! togetherCredit: Instagram/ Kelly Ripa

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