A British drag queen has won himself a legion of fans after undergoing a series of extraordinary transformations into famous faces.
Alexis Stone’s social media selfies read like a who’s who of Hollywood, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Cher, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Ellen Degeneres all making an appearance.
But underneath the contouring is a Brighton-born 24-year-old man who has used his self-taught make-up skills to turn himself into a whole host of famous faces.
Alexis told MailOnline FEMAIL how he has only been dabbling in make-up for the past year, and that all his transformations take under an hour.
She’s no dumb blonde: Alexis becomes the country singer Dolly Parton with an acute eye for detail replicating her infamous smile and cheekbones. Right, the real Dolly Parton
Not inception: Using some well placed contour, shading and fake stubble, Alexis becomes actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Right, the real Oscar-winning actor
You better believe it: Cher is given a youthful appearance as Alexis recreates the iconic singer’s high cheekbones and dons a long black wig. Right, the legendary performer
Express yourself: With the right use of shading Alexis was able to replicate Madonna’s face shape and her piercing blue eyes. Right, the real Madonna
‘I started dabbling with makeup as a young teenager and have done drag throughout my teenage years,’ he explained.
‘It’s only been the last 15 months that I’ve dedicated a majority of my time into drag. and all of my transformations are my first attempt and they take anywhere from 30 minutes to 45 minutes.’
The fashion designer, who has worked with Lady Gaga and Italian Vogue during his career, recently relocated to Manchester to focus on his performance as a drag artist.
He is thrilled at the response he’s had from his thousands of followers on social media – and has said some of the celebrities he’s transformed into have also been in contact.
Alexis Stone is a Brighton-born drag artist and fashion designer who has taught himself how to create the celebrity looks with just make-up
Atomic blonde: It’s like seeing double with Charlize Theron as Alexis manages to achieve her distinctive look. Right, the real actress
He’s not kidding: Alexis turns himself into talk show host Ellen DeGeneres with the help of bright blue contacts and a shaded jaw to get her face shape. Right, the real Ellen
‘It’s been so rewarding gaining not only an amazing group of supporters but also gaining the recognition of some of the celebrities I’ve transformed into, something I never thought in a million years would happen.’
The drag queen, who moved to London at 16 before heading north, has however experienced a backlash over some of his makeovers.
Alexis has recreated Rihanna and ‘hot felon’ Jeremy Meeks, but he was forced to defend claims he was donning blackface make-up to achieve their looks.
A disclaimer on the Rihanna image read: ‘I used the same shade of foundation that I use for a majority of my other transformations.
‘Hot felon’: Alexis used contour to capture Jeremy Meeks’ likeness, but he received backlash online as he was accused of being racist. Right, the real model Jeremy Meek
Alexis has turned his focus on to his performance as a drag artist, moving to Manchester from London
Changeling: Alexis becomes the spitting image of Angelina Jolie by applying make-up to capture her famous strong jawline and full lips. Right, the real Angelina
Practically magic! Alexis captures Australian actress Nicole Kidman perfectly by recreating her slim nose and deep-set eyes. Right, the real Nicole Kidman
Plastic fantastic: Lots of blusher and blonde eyebrows help Alexis become Mean Girls character Regina George played by Rachel McAdams. Right, the actress in character
Art of the Teese: Alexis dons burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese’s trademark red lips, porcelein skin and dark eyebrows. Right, the real Dita
That’s hot: Alexis becomes heiress Paris Hilton with the help of contour and highlights and fake eyelashes. Right, the real Paris Hilton
‘I am in no way racist nor do I promote racism. I am purely transforming my gender and bone structure with the art of makeup.
‘Please refer back to my Donatella, Goldie Hawn, Glenn Close transformation for confirmation on foundation shade. If my illusions are not to your taste just carry on scrolling. Love not hate! x’
He added: ‘The Jeremy [Meeks] one has been some what controversial as predicted due to me being a white Caucasian male and him not, but that’s art for you, you can’t win them all.’