15 Celebrities That Could Be Twins
Every now and then, a new celebrity will pop up and you'll think to yourself, isn't this person already famous? Haven't I seen them before? There are a handful of celeb pairs that look freakishly alike and could easily get confused for one another. Some of them have a huge age gap, while others are so close in age that they could seriously share a parent. A few actors have singer doppelgängers, while other celeb look alikes even share the same profession. As far as we know, these celebrities aren't related, but they sure could pass as twins. If you've gotten the following celebrities mixed up, you're not alone! It's hard to tell the difference between people when they basically have the same face, hair, body, and fashion sense. Here are 15 sets of famous people that have a striking resemblance to one another.
15 Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley
Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley look so similar to one another, that Keira was cast in Star Wars: Episode I due to their resemblance. The movie had a plot line that required an actress to play Natalie Portman's character's decoy, and Keira was cast since she looks so similar to Natalie. Fun fact, Keira was only 12 years old when she got that role. As they've grown older, the two successful actresses still look shockingly similar, and are often confused for one another. Keira admits that on multiple occasions fans and paparazzi have shouted “Natalie” at her, assuming she was her. She's even joked about taking pictures and signing them as Natalie. They are also only three years apart. When looking at side by side pictures of the two of them, it's crazy how similar their facial features are. We're betting a lot of people think they are the same person.
14 Melissa Benoist and Blake Lively
Melissa Benoist and Blake Lively could definitely pass as sisters in a movie, if not twins. The actresses both have the same "girl next door" beauty that helped them land leading roles on CW shows - I guess the CW has a type when it comes to casting. When Melissa went blonde for her role as Supergirl, everyone noticed her striking resemblance to Blake. The actresses are also only a year apart, with Blake being the older of the two. Even when they have different hair colors, Melissa and Blake still look eerily similar. Not only do they have their looks and CW roles in common, they also have almost the same voice and mannerisms. Considering Melissa is also a singer, it makes you wonder if Blake can also belt out some tunes. They are also both romantically involved with other actors. We all know Blake is with Ryan Reynolds, and Melissa recently started dating her co-star, Chris Woods.
13 Taylor Swift and Avicii
This might be the least obvious celebrity look alike pair on this list, but if you take a close look, you'll notice that Taylor Swift and Avicii look so much alike. They could certainly pass as siblings or twins. They both have the same distinct facial features, from their eyes to the shape of their lips. It gets even weirder, they are both the same age, have naturally blonde hair, and they are both the same exact height! Even Taylor thinks they look eerily alike. She shared a social media post where she jokingly says she asked her parents if they kidnapped her from Avicii's parents as a baby. The two obviously share a love of music, and both are extremely talented musicians. We're not convinced that these two weren't actually separated at birth despite the fact that they were born miles apart in two different countries.
12 Nina Dobrev and Victoria Justice
It's easy to mistaken Nina Dobrev and Victoria Justice for the same person. The two actresses have an uncanny resemblance. Nina is actually a few years older and two inches taller, but they definitely look like twins. They even style their hair the same way. It's hard to tell who's who if you look at side by side pictures of them. Both stars started acting at a young age and wound up on successful television shows. Nina is most known for her work on Vampire Diaries, while Victoria is a well-known Disney star. Victoria admits that people often come up to her thinking she's Nina, which she considers a big compliment. It's hard to imagine anyone being offended by being mistaken for either Victoria or Nina - they are both stunning. Despite looking the same, the actresses have different ethnic backgrounds. Nina is Bulgarian, and Victoria is English, German, Irish, and Puerto Rican.
11 Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry
This might be the most talked about instance of celebrity look alikes. Katy Perry and Zooey Deschanel both have such distinct looks, that it's extremely weird that there are two of them. The big blue eyes and dark brown bangs combination makes it hard for people to tell the difference between them. Despite having the same hairstyle, these two do have a lot of differences. Katy is not an actress, and although Zooey is a singer, her music genre and voice is very different from Katy's well-known pop music. When asked about it, Zooey admitted in an interview that the comparison was getting a bit annoying. People would often think they saw her at a party, when in fact it was Katy. She also said it felt weird to be mistaken for someone who is in a completely different social scene than her. Katy is clearly a pop princess, while Zooey is more of an indie sweetheart.
10 Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
You might be surprised to learn that Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are two different people. Both actors are ruggedly handsome, and it's strange how similar they look. They are mistaken for one another all the time. Luckily, Javier's Spanish accent makes it easy to tell them apart when they are speaking. Jeffrey is slightly taller than Javier, but the two have almost identical faces. They even confuse photographers on the red carpet. Jeffrey admits that one time, he flipped the bird at paparazzi, and the tabloids ran the pictures with headlines about Javier being a jerk. We're sure it's not the only time the wrong actor's photograph has been used in the media. Even when they have different facial hair from one another, they still look identical. They do seem like they have unique personalities. Jeffrey is known for being a prankster, while Javier seems a bit more reserved.
9 Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly
Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly are both gorgeous actresses who happen to look a lot alike. They were even cast in a movie, The Roommate, because of their uncanny resemblance. The movie revolved around a woman who was so obsessed with her roommate, that she wanted to be just like her, which isn't hard to do if you look like twins. The two are the exact same height, have dark eyes and hair, have the same face shape and forehead, and have almost identical smiles. Leighton is a few years younger than Minka, but they could still pass for twins. If you can't tell who's who, a good way to spot the difference is by seeing who's more tanned. Minka is typically a bit more sun kissed than Leighton. The two look alike celebs also seem like they get along great and are happy to be compared to one another.
8 Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard
There aren't too many redheaded actresses out there, and there are certainly not too many that are as beautiful as Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard. The two often get mistaken for each other, despite the fact that they rock different shades of red hair. The actresses do have similar facial features, and they both are extremely talented. The fact that they both starred in the movie The Help doesn't help with people getting them confused. Bryce and Jessica are friends in real life and poke fun at the fact that people get them mixed up. They have each posted photos on social media with the two of them standing side by side to "prove" that they are two different people. Jessica admitted to Jimmy Fallon that sometimes when people confuse her for Bryce, she just goes along with it because it's easier and less awkward.
7 Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid
If you thought Bella Hadid looked familiar when her modeling career exploded, it's probably because she looks like a brunette version of Jennifer Lawrence. The actress and model have 6 years between them, but they could certainly pass as the same person, especially if one dyed their hair to match the other. The two stars not only look alike, but they both found tremendous success in Hollywood at a young age. It could be partly due to how gorgeous they are. Next time you see Bella on a runway, imagine her with blonde hair, and you'll realize she has the same facial features as Jennifer. Between the small sultry baby blue eyes and the pouty lips, they could easily pass as twins. Browse through their Instagram profiles for long enough, and it will become hard to tell who's who. If they end up having the same hair color, we might never be able to tell the difference.
6 Margot Robbie and Jaime Pressly
Margot Robbie and Jaime Pressly are two blonde bombshells that look very similar to one another. When Margot first made it big with her role in Wolf of Wall Street, many viewers just assumed she was Jaime. Despite the fact that Margot is 26 and Jamie is 39, we can't help thinking the two could pass for twins if they had a smaller age gap. When looking at them side by side, it's undeniable how much they look alike. They have the same eyes, nose, and mouth in addition to pulling off similar hair. We're sure these two get mistaken for one another all the time. Luckily for us, Jaime is a bit more under the radar these days, so if you're not sure who you're seeing on the red carpet, it's likely Margot. They both also have different accents - Jaime is from North Carolina, and Margot is from Australia.
5 Jennifer Lawrence and Haley Bennett
Yep, we found another Jennifer Lawrence celeb twin! When Haley Bennett first made it big a few years ago when she starred in The Girl on the Train, most of us just thought she was Jennifer Lawrence. We were pretty surprised when we learned that it wasn't and that she was just a new actress that looks just like the a-list celeb. Haley admits that she is more often mistaken for Jennifer Lawrence than she is recognized for her own work. Haley hates the awkwardness that occurs when she has to explain to fans that she isn't the Hunger Games star. It looks like Haley's acting career is on the rise, and we're pretty sure Jennifer will be mistaken for her occasionally in the near future. We imagine it will get weird when they both are on the same red carpet. Maybe they'll be sporting different hairstyles.
4 Kat Dennings and Marion Cotillard
Kat Dennings may not remind you of Marion Cotillard immediately, but if you take a closer look, you'll realize they look quite alike. The two actresses may not have that much in common, but when you look at them side by side, it's hard to ignore their similar facial features. They both rock dark hair, fair skin, and usually red lipstick. They both give off a vintage vibe. Despite their age gap - Kat is 30 and Marion is 41 - the two definitely could pass for sisters or cousins. Even though they may look similar, they couldn't be more different in their acting choices. Kat is most known for comedy roles in television, while Marion is most often cast in dramatic movies. Kat is also from Pennsylvania, while Marion is from France. It's unlikely that these two will ever work together, but we would love to see them on-screen playing relatives.
3 Ian Somerhalder and Chace Crawford
It seems like the CW network has a type. Ian Somerhalder, of The Vampire Diaries fame, and Chace Crawford, most known for his role on Gossip Girl, actually look a lot alike. The two hunks have chiseled jaws and piercing blue eyes. When the two sport similar hairstyles and facial hair, it can be easy to confuse them. The actors even have similar smirks when posing in front of cameras on red carpets. It's no wonder why they were each cast in roles to capture the hearts of teenage girls across the country - they are both insanely good looking. Ian is a bit older than Chace - he's 38 and Chace is 31. Chace does have a few inches on Ian, and he usually has lighter hair as well, so it's easy to tell the difference between the two actors. They might not look like twins, but they could definitely play brothers.
2 Zoe Saldana and Jada Pinkett Smith
Zoe Saldana has been a leading lady for a few years now, but if you thought she looked familiar when she first became famous, it's probably of her resemblance to Jada Pinkett Smith. Zoe says she has gotten mistaken for Jada on several occasions. The two stunning women do look a lot alike- they have similar bone structure, and smoldering eyes. One main difference in their appearance is that Jada is only 5 feet tall, while Zoe is 5'7”. They also have a few years between them. Jada is 45 while Zoe is 38, but they both look like they are in their mid 30s. They were spotted sitting next to each other during a runway show, and people couldn't help but notice how much they looked like one another. These days, Jada isn't starring on television shows or in movies very often, which is probably a relief for Zoe. We're betting few people confuse Zoe for Jada any more.
1 Carey Mulligan and Michelle Williams
Carey Mulligan and Michelle Williams are two of the few actresses that could pull off the blonde pixie haircut, and they also happen to look a lot alike. They both have similar body types, styles, and of course facial features. Carey was often referred to as the British Michelle Williams before she became a star in her own right. Although they don't look quite like identical twins when they have different haircuts, the two actresses do seem to share the same fashion sense, and can frequently be spotted wearing almost the same outfit. They also play similar roles in movies, and often star in critically acclaimed independent films. Michelle is a few years older than Carrie, and she's also a few inches shorter. Despite that, the two hipster chic actresses are often mistaken for one another. Considering their similarities, we don't think either actress minds the comparison.