If you’ve seen cinematic elevator selfies with celebrities crowding your TikTok, you’ve spotted the viral AI celebrity elevator trend where AI crafts slick elevator scenarios with favorite star encounters, letting anyone look like they’re sharing a lift with A-listers. '
This “faux encounter” format exploded in early October 2025 after creators used the Meitu app, racking up millions of videos in weeks like a Vogue studio in your phone, minus the paparazzi. You upload a pic, add a star, and watch AI morph it into an elevator meetup that looks unreal but shareable, no VIP access needed.
What Is the AI Celebrity Elevator Trend, Exactly?
The AI celebrity elevator trend lets users generate hyper-realistic images (and sometimes videos) of themselves staged inside a glossy elevator, with any celebrity they choose usually standing close, as if snapped during a surprise encounter.
Unlike basic AI face swaps or selfies, this trend amps up the cinematic vibe: moody lighting, expensive elevator backdrops, and creative body language that makes the moment look candid and ‘red carpet’ ready. The allure: it taps the fan fantasy of “what if you met [insert star] by accident? ”with results so polished, followers sometimes think it’s real. The Meitu app, particularly via the “Lift Group” template, is the go-to for most TikTokers hopping on this trend.
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How to Create Your Own AI Celebrity Elevator TikTok?
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Download Meitu (iOS/Android)—it’s the primary tool for this trend.
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Launch the app; on the home screen, tap “AI Group Photo”.
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Scroll for the template called “Lift Group”—shows two people in a modern elevator (ignore the other templates).
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Select your selfie, then upload a clear photo of a celebrity (hint: headshots and portrait-style work best).
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Hit “Generate Now”, let the AI create your elevator moment. Takes a few seconds for a polished result.
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Save the image—or share directly to TikTok via the app. Use trending hashtags: #aielevator, #celebritytrend, #fyp.
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Post your video; add a caption like “Bumped into [celeb name] in the elevator—would you freak out?”.
If the Meitu filter doesn’t load, clear your cache or update the app. Five free attempts—then it asks for a subscription, which is annoying if you’re just experimenting.
