Celebrity Lookalikes Who Left Us Doing A Double Take

How often have you recognized a celebrity, only to discover that they're someone completely different than who you thought they were? It happens surprisingly often, according to the stars themselves. They've lost count of the amount of times that they've been mistaken for one of their fellow celebs.

Sometimes, they take it as a compliment, while other times, they find the comparisons annoying. We suppose it all depends on which celebrities they look very similar to. Thankfully, most stars are happy to embrace their similarities, with some even pretending to be their lookalike when they get mistaken for them.

Katy Perry bears quite a resemblance to Emily Blunt nowadays

During the early days of Katy Perry's career, it seemed pretty easy to mistake her and Zooey Deschanel for one another. However, as their styles have evolved, there's another celebrity that Perry has come to bear quite a close resemblance to - Emily Blunt. The actress was apparently once even mistaken for the singer while visiting a British pub.

When Katy heard about this case of mistaken identity, she commented: "God liked us so much, she made it twice." She added that she, Emily, and Zooey should be in a movie together because of the striking resemblance between the three of them. We can imagine that would be quite an entertaining film to watch.

Zach Braff and Dax Shepard looked almost no different after using Face Swap

Two celebrities who often get mistaken for one another are Zach Braff and Dax Shepard, and we can totally see why. Although they've both forged great careers for themselves in their own right, there's no denying that their faces bear a striking similarity. The Face Swap app even proves that, with Kristen Bell using it on the pair in 2018.

When Bell swapped the face of her husband and Braff, the internet was surprised by just how little seemed to change. Sure, there were certain details that were different, but for the most part, they still appeared to be the same people. For that reason, we can imagine people are constantly mixing them up in person.

America Ferrara and Jordin Sparks are easy to mistake for one another

When America Ferrera was playing the lead role in the dramedy series 'Ugly Betty,' people probably never confused her character with another celebrity. Outside of the show, though, there have definitely been some mixups over the years, most notably with Jordin Sparks. Plenty of fans have noticed the similarities between the actress and the singing competition winner.

Fans have picked up on the resemblance for years, and we can see why That beaming smile they so often wear on the red carpet definitely helps. We can't imagine it hurts to be mistaken for one another either, not when Jordin's been nominated for a Grammy and America recently appeared in the fantasy comedy movie ‘Barbie.’

Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard are two very similar-looking redheads

Having similar hair is one of the reasons that celebrities often get mistaken for one another, especially if the color isn't all that common in Hollywood. There aren't that many redheads in the celebrity world, which is partly why Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard sometimes get mixed up. Of course, it's also because they simply look alike.

They apparently noticed it themselves when they filmed the period drama film 'The Help.' With how often people mistake them for each other, they sometimes just play along and pretend to be the other person. However, Howard has also previously posted a clip online helping people to identify who's who between them, which Chastain then shared on social media.

Amy Adams and Isla Fisher have frequently joked about their similarities

Speaking of redheads that look alike, two more women who sometimes get confused for one another are Amy Adams and Isla Fisher. Although they sport similar locks, there is one noticeable difference between the two of them, and that's their eye color. However, it seems that this isn't enough for everyone to remember who is who.

Fisher once joked about how much the two of them look alike while doing a cover story for Allure. She said that if her rom-com 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' wasn't a hit, then it was Amy Adams who played the lead, not herself. She also reportedly once fooled her loved ones with a picture of Adams in her Christmas card.

Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly could be sisters with how they look

Most people know Leighton Meester for her role as Blair Waldorf in the teen drama series 'Gossip Girl,' while Minka Kelly made a name for herself on the sports drama 'Friday Night Lights.' However, there's something else these two may be well known for, and that's looking almost exactly like one another. The similarities are incredible.

Funnily enough, the two have actually worked together before, as they both starred in the psychological thriller movie 'The Roommate' in 2011. However, the filmmakers seemingly missed the mark by not making these two sisters, given how much they look like one another. Perhaps there will be a project in the future where they'll land such an opportunity.

Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes apparently have "similar profiles"

Compared to some of these celebrities who look like one another, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes might not seem like the most obvious pairing. However, it appears that people have been confusing them for each other for years. That's despite the fact that they've appeared alongside one another in several movies, such as the epic historical drama 'Schindler's List.'

When Neeson spoke about the confusion in 2014, he said that it happens "because we have very similar profiles." Given that the two are apparently very close friends, they don't take offense to the fact that people sometimes mix them up. Well, it's not like either of them has reason to be ashamed of being mistaken for one another.

Nathan Fillion said that he and Jeremy Renner could be brothers

Nathan Filion and Jeremy Renner are two stars you don't tend to see appearing together in Hollywood. Fillion is much more known for his TV roles, which have included the space Western drama 'Firefly' and the crime mystery dramedy 'Castle.' Renner, meanwhile, tends to star on the big screen, such as with the superhero 'Avengers' movies.

Nevertheless, they still get confused with one another from time to time. It appears that Nathan can see the resemblance, too. Back in 2014, he stated that the likeness between him and Jeremy was so strong that the two of them could be brothers. Thankfully, Fillion didn't also have a run-in with a snowplow at the start of 2023.

Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek were mixed up by the Oscars

Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek are two of the biggest names in Hollywood that have emerged over the years. Cruz's notable roles have included the romantic dramedy 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and the sci-fi psychological thriller 'Vanilla Sky.' Hayek, meanwhile, has blown people away in the biographical drama 'Frida,' the biographical crime drama 'House of Gucci,' and the superhero film 'Eternals.'

Both of them have been nominated for Academy Awards and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, we can see how people might confuse them with one another, especially when they both share a similar beauty. Even the Instagram page for the Academy Awards mixed them up in 2014, mistaking Cruz for Hayek.

Coco Jones considers it a compliment to be confused for Jennifer Hudson

We don't know about you, but we'd have no problem being confused for Jennifer Hudson. She has one of the greatest voices we've ever heard, something that made her stand out on both the reality singing competition 'American Idol' and the musical drama film 'Dreamgirls.' So, there are definitely worse comparisons that Coco Jones could receive.

Apparently, she's been getting them for over a decade now, with her admitting to Hudson that it happens so often that she just plays into it. She considers it a "compliment" because the singer has been "so impactful" on her life and career. It apparently goes both ways, too, with Jennifer often being mixed up for Coco.

Zoe Saldaña's own mother once confused her with Thandie Newton

If your own mother mistakes someone else for you, you know that the two of you look alike. That's apparently something that happened with Zoe Saldaña's mom during the mid-2000s when Thandie Newton appeared in the crime drama 'Crash.' The parent saw Newton in a poster for the film and mistakenly believed the woman was her daughter instead.

Saldaña admitted in 2013 that this sort of thing isn't a one-off. She'll apparently be walking down the street, and people will think that she's Thandie or sometimes even Kerry Washington. She admitted that the confusion "humbles" her, although there's no reason for people not to recognize her. She's done plenty in her career to be proud of.

Jeremy Allen White could pass for a young version of Gene Wilder

Some celebrities out there look more like a blast from the past than the twin of a current star. Take Jeremy Allen White, for instance. People who see the actor may feel like they recognize him, even if they've never watched him in anything before. That's because he looks like a classic star in his younger years - Gene Wilder.

Sadly, Wilder has left us now, but when we see Jeremy, it's hard not to feel like a part of him is still around. The two definitely feel like they could be part of the same family, with the similar hairstyle certainly helping with that connection. Hopefully, this means that White will have just as incredible a career as Wilder.

Bill Skarsgård has apparently always bore a resemblance to Steve Buscemi

Jeremy Allen White isn't the only celebrity who looks like another star in their younger years. If you're familiar with the early works of Steve Buscemi, you'll know that he bears quite a striking resemblance to Bill Skarsgård. If anyone were to make a biopic about the acclaimed actor, we know who should get the part.

Apparently, Bill's resemblance to the actor has been present since childhood. Skarsgård admitted as much during a talk show appearance in 2019. He also revealed that one of his friends looked even more like Buscemi than he did, prompting a running joke between the two about who had the greatest likeness. Fortunately, Bill considers the comparisons to be a compliment.

Madelyn Cline and Sadie Stanely could definitely play sisters on TV

Both Madelyn Cline and Sadie Stanley became known to the wider world around the same time. Although Cline has been acting since the early 2010s, it was when she began starring in the action-adventure series 'Outer Banks' in 2020 that she gained recognition. Meanwhile, Stanley stood out one year earlier with her role in the action comedy film 'Kim Possible.'

The fact that they came to the world's attention around the same time probably doesn't help those who mistake Madelyn and Sadie for one another. The pair haven't appeared in anything together yet, but with both women early in their acting careers, there's plenty of time for that to change. If it does happen, we could see them playing sisters.

Elizabeth Banks once pretended to be Chelsea Handler for an autograph 

Elizabeth Banks and Chelsea Handler are both established names at this point. While Banks is a successful actress and filmmaker, Handler is one of America's most notable TV hosts and comedians. Yet, despite the two having prominent - and somewhat separate - careers, people constantly think that they're each other. They've consequently played into the confusion at times.

For example, Elizabeth Banks once had an incident in Toronto where a guy wanted to get her autograph for his girlfriend. The only issue was that he thought she was Chelsea Handler. As the actress didn't want to ruin the moment for him, she just played along and presumably signed her name as Handler for the autograph.

Jennifer Connelly and Demi Moore have plenty of matching features

One of the most striking resemblances that we've ever seen in Hollywood comes courtesy of Jennifer Connelly and Demi Moore. The women were only born eight years apart, and judging from the similarities above the neckline, they could easily be sisters. The fact that they often rock the same hairstyle certainly helps to make the likeness more noticeable.

The only thing that really sets them apart is their eyebrows, with Jennifer's being fuller compared to Demi's. Still, we can't imagine that a detail like that stops some people from getting confused, especially when encountering the women out and about. We wonder just how many times Connelly has been mistaken for Moore and vice versa.

Victoria Justice introduced Nina Dobrev as her doppelgänger at an awards show

Around the same time that Victoria Justice was making waves on the sitcom 'Victorious,' Nina Dobrev was racking up fans on the supernatural teen drama 'The Vampire Diaries.' So, when you combine the fact that these two women share some similarities, we understand how they've often been mistaken for one another. It still happens today, despite their shows both finishing.

The women are both aware that they look alike and often get confused with one another. In fact, when Justice presented Dobrev with an award in 2015, she referred to the actress as her doppelgänger. When the two later took a picture together at a polo event, it just proved to many how similar they are in appearance.

John Mulaney was once mistaken for Grant Gustin at Dubai customs

Superhero programs are everywhere nowadays, and they have a tendency to turn the actors into stars. Grant Gustin is an excellent example of this. Before he was cast as Barry Allen, aka The Flash, his best acting credits were a few recurring roles. Since landing the role, though, he's starred in a dozen shows as Allen, including his own series.

Unfortunately, all the fame he's accrued means that people sometimes mistake similar-looking celebrities for him. It happened with John Mulaney, who once posted on social media that people at Dubai customs thought he was Gustin. We can absolutely see why they made that mistake. It's just a shame that those people were apparently "super disappointed" when he told the truth.

Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale's similarities have long been a running joke

Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale have both made names for themselves as hosts over the years. While Seacrest has fronted talk shows, radio programs, and reality singing competitions, McHale spent more than a decade as the face of the comedy series 'The Soup.' Evidently, they both have a face for such gigs, which makes sense considering their similarities.

The fact that they look alike has long been a running joke between them. In fact, it was referenced repeatedly on the sitcom 'Community,' for which McHale was a cast member. There was even a time when Joel apparently took over Ryan's social media and website for the day because people saw them as the same person.

Richard Madden has long been compared to Gus Kenworthy

Richard Madden and Gus Kenworthy have both achieved a lot of recognition in recent years. Madden for his incredible acting roles - including his Golden Globe Award-winning part in the political thriller 'The Bodyguard' - and Kenworthy for his snowboarding prowess. It was around the 2018 winter Olympics that people reportedly began to notice the similarities between the two.

According to Gus, though, this sort of comparison has existed for years. Well, Richard has technically been acting since the turn of the century, including a role in the early days of the fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones.' The Olympian has previously admitted that he can see the similarities in their face and hair, and he definitely isn't alone.

Hilary Swank has to reject requests because she's mistaken for Jennifer Garner

It's a weird position to be in when someone mistakes you for someone else. That's especially the case when you're a celebrity, and people want a photo or autograph because they don't realize who you actually are. Hilary Swank knows that all too well, once admitting to Conan O'Brien that people "get angry" at her for rejecting their requests.

She only does it because they think she's Jennifer Garner, which she definitely isn't. Apparently, even if she tells them that she isn't the actress, people don't believe her. That's why she sometimes plays along and gives them what they want because she doesn't want to give Garner a bad reputation. According to Jennifer, the same thing happens to her.

Rupert Grint and Ed Sheeran's similarities proved useful for a music video

We mentioned before that celebrity redheads aren't all that common, so it's not unheard of for them to be mistaken for one another. It's not just women that this happens with either. Two men who have certainly been mixed up in the past are Rupert Grint and Ed Sheeran, with the pair consequently twinning up in a 2011 music video.

Considering Grint's success as an actor and Sheeran's as a singer, we doubt that either man is insulted when people confuse them for each other. Well, they wouldn't have done that video for 'Lego House' if they were. Rupert once told James Corden that he plays along when fans make the mistake because he doesn't want anyone to be disappointed.

Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman's likeness once confused their own moms

Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman have had fabulous careers in Hollywood. They've both been nominated for multiple Academy Awards - with Natalie winning one in 2011 - and starred in some of the most notable films of the last two decades. They also appeared together in the second trilogy of space opera 'Star Wars' films, which is where their similarities became noticeable.

Apparently, people behind the scenes struggled to tell the difference between the pair, who are only four years apart. It wasn't just the crew that had trouble either, with their moms unable to differentiate between them at times. As the years have passed, the likeness has remained, and we imagine people still confuse them for one another today.

Theo James was often compared to James Franco in the early days

We sometimes forget that James Franco has been around in Hollywood for as long as he has. By the time that Theo James began to make a name for himself through roles like the dystopian sci-fi film 'Divergent,' Franco had already been acting for more than a decade. So, it's no wonder that Theo was often compared to him.

Well, considering that the two actors share quite a likeness, it was inevitable that people would see Theo as a younger version of James. Apparently, though, it doesn't happen so much anymore. Considering some of the stuff that's been said about Franco in recent years, it's probably a good thing that people don't mix them up that often now.

Will Ferrell practically has a twin in drummer Chad Smith

Everyone knows who Will Ferrell is, right? The man has featured in so many notable films, from the beloved Christmas flick 'Elf' to the much more recently released 'Barbie.' Fewer people may be aware of Chad Smith, although he's hardly a nobody. After all, the man has been the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers since the 1980s.

Of course, it probably doesn't help that when people see Smith, they sometimes mistake him for Ferrell. The likeness is uncanny, with the pair even once appearing on Jimmy Fallon's show together in identical clothes. While Chad might have his lookalike beat when it comes to drumming, Will doesn't need to be worried about him coming for his acting gigs.

Kyle Richards agrees with comparisons between her and Kacey Musgraves

Kyle Richards has been attracting plenty of media attention recently, what with her separation from Mauricio Umansky and her alleged relationship with Morgan Wade. As much publicity as Kyle and Morgan may be getting right now, though, it's a different country singer we think of when it comes to who the reality star looks like. We're talking about Kacey Musgraves.

Richards has apparently been hearing the comparisons a lot, admitting on social media that she agrees with them. According to her, people always used to think that she and Demi Moore looked a lot like one another. However, as time has progressed, fans have started to make the connection with Musgraves more than anyone else.

Katharine McPhee was once mistaken for Sophia Bush on the red carpet

When it comes to celebrity lookalikes, there are sometimes things that make it easier to tell which person is which. When it comes to Katharine McPhee and Sophia Bush, one of those things is apparently singing. Bush once commented that no one has ever said to her, "Oh, you sound just like Katharine McPhee," when they've heard her singing.

However, people have visually mistaken the two for one another in the past, including on the red carpet. It seems a reporter thought that Katharine was Sophia, with a video of the incident later being posted on McPhee's social media page. She remarked that if a biopic is ever to be made about Bush, she should play the lead.

Alicia Silverstone could believably have a sister in Maggie Lawson

There's a lot that's similar about Alicia Silverstone and Maggie Lawson. The women both began their acting careers in the '90s and were born just four years apart. What's more, they share one of the strongest likenesses that Hollywood has ever seen. We really wouldn't be surprised if it turned out they were long-lost sisters or something.

We wonder if that likeness has ever helped them to land roles before. Both women have certainly been busy since they got their start, although Silverstone's credits have been slightly more notable. Perhaps the two of them need to film something together where they play sisters to give them both a nice little career boost.

Javier Barden and Jeffrey Dean Morgan definitely share some similarities

Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are another couple of actors who have long been considered celebrity lookalikes. The men are both similar ages - they were born three years apart - and have had some great success in film and television. Javier tends to do more big-screen work, while Jeffrey is better known for his TV credits.

There are certainly times when these two have looked more like one another than others. Still, even as they've gotten older, a likeness has remained between the two of them. Unfortunately, neither has really spoken about their similarities, so it's hard to know how often they're mistaken for each other when fans spot them out and about.

Daniel Radcliffe and Elijah Wood's comparisons stem back many years

While some likenesses became less apparent with age, others become stronger. We'd argue that the latter is the case when it comes to Daniel Radcliffe and Elijah Wood. Now that they're both older and often sport facial hair, the connection between them feels stronger than when people used to confuse the two of them years ago.

Seeing as they were both young leads in huge movie franchises in the 2000s, we understand why people sometimes mixed them up. Evidently, though, the confusion isn't something that's gone away. Several years ago, Radcliffe admitted he'd recently had a makeup artist talk about a trailer he'd been in. However, it was Wood that featured in the trailer, not him.

Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill could effectively be the same person

We're not sure why it's taken so long for us to realize it, but Henry Cavill and Matt Bomer are basically the same person. At least, when it comes to celebrity lookalikes, these two are up there as having some of the most striking similarities. We wouldn't consider that a bad thing, especially with Cavill winning awards for his looks.

Funnily enough, while Henry is well-known for playing Superman, Matt also once auditioned for the role of the superhero earlier in his career. Although he didn't bag the gig, it just demonstrates how alike these two are. Even photo agencies have confused them in the past when labeling photos, with Fame/Flynet Pictures mistaking Cavill for Bomer in 2012.

Carey Mulligan has repeatedly been complimented for Michelle Williams' work

A hairstyle can really make all the difference when it comes to celebrities looking like one another. Two people that you might not see many similarities between suddenly become identical twins as soon as they rock the same hair. That was seemingly the case after Carey Mulligan and Michelle Williams both started wearing their hair short.

People began mistaking Carey for Michelle so often that the former addressed the situation when she had her hosting debut on the sketch show 'Saturday Night Live' in 2021. In her opening monologue, she talked of how people always compliment her for movies that Williams appeared in. So, she now just pretends that she is the Hollywood actress.

Lili Reinhart has been called the reincarnation of Brittany Murphy

The loss of Brittany Murphy is something that's hard to forget. The actress was just 32 when she passed away in 2009, reportedly from pneumonia. Her role in movies like the teen comedy 'Clueless' and the drama' 8 Mile' really made her stand out. Thankfully, though she may be gone, she definitely isn't forgotten, especially with her doppelgänger out there.

Fans have noticed that Lili Reinhart bears quite a resemblance to the late star. Although Reinhart was only born the year after 'Clueless' debuted, she's grown up to look so much like Murphy that people think she's the actress reincarnated. Of course, we doubt that's the case, given Lili was a teenager when Brittany passed away.

Sofia Vergara could definitely be the younger version of Sophia Loren

Looking at Sophia Loren today, we can't say that we see much similarity between her and Sofia Vergara. Of course, there's more than 35 years of difference between the two women, so that's not really surprising. Go back some decades, though, and it becomes a lot clearer why people say that the pair look quite a bit alike.

During the early days of Loren's career, she had a severe beauty that Vergara is somewhat known for today. Even though they're from two different parts of the world - Sophia from Italy and Sofia from Colombia - they still look like they could be related. The fact that their names are basically the same, too, is the icing on the cake.

Debby Ryan and Chase Stokes have been accused of being the same person

One of the more unusual likenesses that's come to our attention is the one between Debby Ryan and Chase Stokes. These two aren't even the same gender, so the fact they could be considered each other's lookalike is bizarre. However, if you cut Debby's hair short or put a wig on Chase, the similarities between them are hard to ignore.

With the duo seemingly sharing the same facial structure, we get why people started making the connection between them in 2020. Some fans are adamant that the two must be related in some way or that they're even the same person. However, they've both downplayed the idea that they're one and the same because that would be too crazy, right?

Sarah Hyland and Mila Kunis faced a lot of fan confusion

Sarah Hyland and Mila Kunis have both enjoyed wonderful success in their career so far. They've both had notable roles in long-running sitcoms, with Hyland starring in 'Modern Family' while Kunis established herself in 'That '70s Show.' Sarah's series began several years after Mila's ended, which is where the confusion between which actress is which seemingly began.

When the pair met in late 2010, Kunis reportedly told Hyland that people mistake her for the 'Modern Family' star all the time. She confessed that she would sometimes go along with it because it made her "feel young." Although Mila was in her 20s at the time, Sarah is seven years younger than her fellow sitcom star.

Margot Robbie and Jaime Pressly could definitely share some genetics

Margot Robbie is definitely the woman of the hour right now, following her leading role in 'Barbie.' The movie is only the 53rd to gross $1 billion worldwide at the box office, with its success bound to do wonderful things for the career of its main star. That success is also reminding us of how many people Margot looks like.

One of the stars she bears quite a striking resemblance to is Jaime Pressly, although they've never really spoken about it. Even though Pressly was born 13 years before Robbie, there's no denying that these two could definitely share some genetics. The fact that they have very similar eyes and hair color only adds to the likeness.

Margot Robbie also looks incredibly similar to Emma Mackey

One person that Margot Robbie has spoken about looking quite similar to is Emma Mackey. In fact, she reportedly wanted the actress to appear alongside her in 'Barbie' because the two of them look so alike. If it weren't for Mackey being a brunette in the film, things might have gotten confusing for some viewers.

Margot admitted to Buzzfeed while promoting 'Barbie' that people sometimes confuse her for Emma in public, and she doesn't correct them. Mackey, meanwhile, appreciates the comparisons but hopes this won't affect how people judge her performances. She wants to be praised or criticized for the way she acts, not for how much she looks like a fellow movie star.

Susan Sarandon and Sigourney Weaver are similar in so many ways

Susan Sarandon and Sigourney Weaver are two highly-respected names in Hollywood. Both of them got their start in the 1970s, with Sarandon standing out in the musical 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' while Weaver made her mark in the sci-fi horror film 'Alien.' Since then, they've both continued to have tons of incredible roles that have kept their careers thriving.

Combine that with the fact they were born three years apart, have similar hair color, and just generally look quite alike, and it's no wonder people often mistake them for one another. Luckily, they don't mind the comparisons, with Susan once referring to Sigourney as her "alter ego" and admitting she's taken credit for 'Alien' “many times.”

Billie Eilish and Cillian Murphy definitely bear a striking resemblance

Two people you definitely wouldn't expect to confuse for one another are Billie Eilish and Cillian Murphy. One is a female singer in her early 20s, while the other is a male actor in his late 40s. Have you ever looked at the two of them, though? Like, really looked at them? The similarities are there.

Perhaps it's the Irish in them, or maybe there's a secret family relationship that we don't know about. Either way, it's hard for us not to notice the resemblance between these two. Sure, we probably wouldn't mistake Billie for Cillian or vice versa, not unless the actor donned a wig. Regardless, we still see traces of them in each other.