With Mother’s Day 2026 on the horizon, a new Instagram trend is captivating users by encouraging them to create emotional 'then vs now' family portraits featuring mothers and daughters across generations. This trend juxtaposes childhood memories with present-day recreations in a single frame, often marked by soft-toned studio-style portraits, matching outfits, and heartfelt captions. Users have embraced this trend, calling it one of the most wholesome AI movements of the year. To participate, users can follow a simple process: upload family pictures or describe desired scenes to ChatGPT, ask for a 'then and now' portrait, and include details like matching outfits and emotional expressions. The generated images can be further edited and shared as Reels, Stories, or carousel posts. This trend not only highlights the power of AI in creativity but also allows families to cherish and share their memories in a visually appealing way.