Netflix's new fictionalized historical drama about Marilyn Monroe, "Blonde," [1] is now available to stream. The film stars Ana de Armas as Monroe, and if you've already seen it — or even just the early promotional material — you know the actor was completely transformed with hair and makeup for the role [2].

Tina Roesler Kerwin [3], the movie's makeup department head, and Jaime Leigh McIntosh [4], the hair department head, were responsible for the magic that happened off camera, which involved a bald cap, five wigs, forehead prosthetics, and lots of makeup. The extensive process had de Armas in the hair [5] and makeup chair for hours every morning before filming could begin, evident by the time-lapse video that Netflix shared on YouTube on Sept. 30.

In the mesmerizing 51-second clip, we get to see de Armas become Monroe right before our eyes. She enjoys a cup of coffee, looks at her phone, and even eats a piece of avocado toast as Kerwin and McIntosh buzz around her, slicking back her hair, putting on a bald cap, adhering various silicone pieces to her skin, and meticulously applying makeup. At the end, de Armas is a spitting image of the "blond bombshell" herself.

Watch the full video above.