Anthony Loffredo, a 34-year-old Frenchman better known as “Black Alien,” has spent the last decade transforming his body in extreme ways. Fascinated with body changes since childhood, his journey began with bodybuilding, but quickly evolved into something far more dramatic. Today, he has heavily tattooed his entire body, including his face and eyes, split his tongue, removed his ears and upper lip, and implanted bumps under his skin to resemble a non-human form.
He calls his journey “The Black Alien Project” and shares regular updates with his 850,000+ Instagram followers. His latest modification involved amputating two fingers to create an “alien claw.” Still, he says he’s only completed about 34% of what he plans to do. Future goals include replacing skin with metal and reshaping his arms, legs, and head.
Loffredo left his job as a security guard at age 24 to pursue this transformation full time. After moving to Australia, he began planning the changes he wanted to make, later returning to Europe to carry them out. Due to France’s strict laws, some procedures — like removing his nose — had to be done in Spain, where he now lives.
Despite his extreme appearance, Loffredo insists he doesn’t regret his decisions. He says the only thing he regrets is not starting sooner. While his look draws a mix of admiration and criticism, he claims he has no problem attracting attention, even from romantic partners. His mother remains supportive, and he once shared a heartfelt photo with her, writing, “A mother would never judge her son.”
However, life isn’t without challenges. Loffredo has admitted it’s difficult to find steady work, as many employers are reluctant to hire someone with such visible body modifications. He has spoken openly about the social stigma and rejection he faces, but remains committed to his vision.
Now based in Barcelona, he hopes to continue his project, travel around Europe, and see how different cultures react to his alien-inspired appearance — even filming their responses. With each transformation, Loffredo pushes the boundaries of body modification and challenges ideas of beauty and identity.
