As audiences grab their popcorn and indulge in some entertainment, they often see celebrity doppelgängers in the spotlight. These Hollywood stars take their attention away from the stories on-screen, and it's not for the intended reasons. Instead, the focus stands on the uncanniness several actors share with one another.
Certain actors carry “that look” where they appear astoundingly similar to another celebrity. Viewers cross their hearts and scratch their heads when two individuals share more than a few facial features, making it difficult to tell the differences. Revelations only come to light when dedicated spectators surf the web for answers, only to discover these actors are unrelated.
Many celebrities embrace their famous doubles, while some do not know of one another. As such, it's essential to distinguish the individuals before moviegoers start mixing up names with other faces. Even after the cameras stop rolling, these stars don't share any bloodlines, just similar facial features.
Katy Perry and Zooey Deschanel
Singer Katy Perry rarely appears on-screen as a character, so it's initially challenging to think of her in any movie roles. However, whenever Zooey Deschanel embraces the screen, fans start hurting their necks from doing double-takes.
Placing Katy Perry and Zooey Deschanel next to each other unveils the identical hairstyles and catchy eyes both stars carry. The resemblance holds an uncanny status. They practically look like twins, and now all are in awe, wondering why they never approached a buddy comedy concept. A Travolta/Cage-esque Face/Off might be a treat, though it's a teenage dream for some.
Will Ferrell and Chad Smith
Many couldn't imagine Will Ferrell, the comedic brainiac, morphing into Chad Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer. Though the comedian started showcasing his comparable likeness with an impersonation, Smith got in on the joke.
Reality starts feeling blurry, especially when watching the more recent appearances featuring both Ferrell and Smith. It doesn't help that fans know that Ferrell rocks a drum set; in retrospect, the Red Hot Chili Peppers now have a backup for their drummer.
Jaime Pressly and Margot Robbie
While Margot Robbie continues to capture thrills on the silver screen, everyone forgives each other for assuming that Jaime Pressly lives as her sister. The two aren't related, but they look unquestionably indistinguishable. Moreover, fans commented on the nature of Pressly acting as Robbie's doppelgänger.
Jaime Pressly once admitted to the magic of looking much like Margot Robbie. Pressly said, when asked about potentially making a movie with Robbie, “I'd absolutely have to play the older sister. That's all I know.”
Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Many folks find it impossible to list ten things they hate about doppelgängers and their ability to confuse them. However, there's an exception with actors Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who star alongside one another in the 1999 teen classic 10 Things I Hate About You.
Although fans enjoy Heath Ledger's other film performances, some see Joseph Gordon-Levitt portraying his late friend for a project. In addition to that familiar eye structure, the two actors convinced some fans they share some family ties.
Ian Somerhalder and Rob Lowe
When Vampire Diaries premiered on TV, Ian Somerhalder puzzled audiences with his striking similarities to Rob Lowe. The Outsiders alum dazzled audiences for decades, and his appearance didn't compute for a teen supernatural show.
Of course, the air cleared when Vampire Diaries included Ian Somerhalder's name in the credits. Although Somerhalder and Rob Lowe never worked together, there's faith in knowing the former might one day sign up for a Rob Lowe biopic. Both retain commanding eyes and jawlines, features of which scored them some noteworthy work in entertainment.
Tom Hardy and Logan Marshall-Green
How come when Tom Hardy stars as twins in Legend, the producers couldn't just hire Logan Marshall-Green to play the other brother? The two virtually look the same! The lack of aging either shows in his face further sells the illusion.
Shockingly, Tom Hardy and Logan Marshall-Green have not worked on a project together. Audiences know enough films where actors play dual roles for the sake of blowing away audiences with special effects. Wouldn't some of the budget work better in favor of post-production? Some can only dream at this rate.
Jennifer Garner and Hilary Swank
When Jennifer Garner and Hilary Swank aren't stealing our hearts, they admit their shared doppelgänger status. Especially when confronting abrasive fans for photos, the two stars look out for each other, and not just in terms of facial familiarity.
“I didn’t want to give [Garner] a bad name, so I took a photo with [the fans],” Swank once shared when fans approached her for a picture, thinking she was Garner. If these two Hollywood stars decide to star in more Best Picture contenders, a collaboration between them might interest producers and fans.
Courteney Cox and Demi Moore
Die-hard fans of the 1990s associate notable female presence in Hollywood with stars Courteney Cox and Demi Moore. Both actresses star in big projects for film and television, though never together. Despite their lack of connected work, fans sometimes need clarification on the two, regardless of age.
Once, Cox and Moore posed for a picture embracing their familiarities. Moore captured the photo via Instagram with the caption, “Who's who?” While fans have yet to watch a film or a show featuring the two, seeing them adopt the celebrity twin theory breathes in a charming vibe.
Natalia Dyer and Timothée Chalamet
The bone structure of actors Natalia Dyer and Timothée Chalamet makes for an uncomfortable resemblance. The two Hollywood youngsters practically look like siblings, everything from the jawline to the demanding chin.
With multiverse plotlines and science fiction spectacles overtaking entertainment, now's the chance to hire Natalia Dyer and Timothée Chalamet for a project. Can audiences expect twins or dueling relatives?
Aubrey Plaza and Jenna Ortega
It's excellent and strangely alluring to acknowledge similar-looking stars standing side-by-side for everyone to witness. This scenario ensues between actresses Aubrey Plaza and Jenna Ortega during the 2023 SAG Awards.
“I don't know why they paired us up together,” Plaza remarked upon approaching the podium. “I know, we have nothing in common,” Ortega returned. After remarking on their dissimilarity, they speak in unison regarding familial curses for future generations.
That sounds about right, coming from two performers who dabble in the weird and entertaining.
Josh Duhamel and Timothy Olyphant
Action and romance promise rewarding box office results when Josh Duhamel or Timothy Olyphant are involved. However, with both actors' abilities to charm the ladies and deliver satisfying thrills, the lines start feeling blurry. At one point, fans swore Duhamel starred alongside Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard. It turns out that Olyphant played the villain, not Duhamel.
Duhamel and Olyphant survive as another Hollywood celebrity set that looks like twins. It's fun to imagine some relative status, yet the two haven't even worked together for a film or TV show, let alone pose for a picture. Where's the paparazzi when the fans actually need them for scenarios like this?
Zoey Deutch and Haley Lu Richardson
The younger crowds are more familiar with Zoey Deutch and Haley Lu Richardson, yet any bystander desperately requires clarification on who's who. Given their blonde American appearances, their similarity stands unmatched.
Not only do Deutch and Richardson share the same face, but they also come from Disney backgrounds. With this data in mind, it's hard to overlook the facial differences between the two actresses.
Zoe Saldana and Thandiwe Newton
No need to worry if film critics mix up Thandiwe Newton with Zoe Saldana; the latter's mother did the same when she watched HBO's Westworld. Frankly, some folks wouldn't stress about it since the two actresses admire the confusion from fans and families.
While initial glances may deliver impeccable assumptions, closer looks reveal the small details between Newton and Saldana. Newton is from London, while Saldana has Dominican and Puerto Rican roots. However, when paired together, it's almost like seeing double.
Amy Adams and Isla Fisher
In truth, it's still challenging to tell the difference between actresses Amy Adams and Isla Fisher. With their matching skin tones and hairstyles, they look like twin sisters. Several photos online of the two red-headed stars really sell the off-camera magic to the fans.
Moreover, both stars appear in Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals in 2016. If their striking similarities didn't already bedazzle filmgoers, they're in for a treat with Nocturnal Animals. The trailer only hints at the mystery of including these two actresses.
Gene Wilder and Jeremy Allen White
The resemblance between Gene Wilder and Jeremy Allen White captivates fans, who demand a Wilder biopic starring The Bear actor. No one can't blame them, though. Social media outlets love to post younger photos of Wilder next to present-day White for a solid comparison.
With a notable nose and cheek structure, many refer to White as a younger Gene Wilder. As White takes home awards for his television performances, viewers wonder if he'll do the same for a future Wilder-inspired project. For a dose of pure imagination, it's something many fans can dream of.
