There are a lot of actors in Hollywood who look like twins. Sometimes it works in their favor, and sometimes it just irritates them.
Daniel Radcliffe and Elijah Wood
The Harry Potter star often gets into awkward situations due to his resemblance to an actor from another, equally popular franchise. During an interview with Marc Moron, Radcliffe admitted that he is often confused with Elijah Wood.
If you approach me on the street and ask, “Are you Elijah Wood?” I will say no, and I will never explain who I really am.
Wood also revealed in a 2016 interview with Conan O’Brien that he was often mistaken for Radcliffe. While he initially found the embarrassments laughable, by now the number had become unbearable.
Isla Fisher and Amy Adams
American actress Isla Fisher, known for her roles in the films Now You See Me and The Spy Next Door, once admitted that she was repeatedly confused with her colleague Amy Adams. The funniest incident she remembers occurred in 2017 at a party after the Oscars ceremony: singer Lady Gaga approached Isla to acknowledge her outstanding work in the film American Hustle. Fisher did not upset the performer, but simply played along.
I thanked her gracefully and bowed my head. When the real Amy Adams appeared at the other end of the room, I nodded toward her and said, “That’s Isla Fisher. She’s not even nominated for anything. What is she doing here?”
Darren Criss and Kit Harington
American actor Darren Criss, known for his roles in the series Glee and American Crime Story, admitted that he once literally “let down” a fan who mistook him for the star of the fantasy show Game of Thrones, Kit Harington. During the meeting, they took a selfie together, which later appeared on Criss’s Instagram.
– Hey, you’re Kit Harington, right?
Me: Sorry dude, but no.
– Oh, but if you were Kit Harington, I would never forgive myself if I didn’t ask for a photo. (leaves disappointed)
Me: Wait, maybe we should take a photo together to remember this moment?
Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry
In an interview with MTV in 2009, New Girl star Zooey Deschanel said that she is often mistaken for Katy Perry. At the same time, the actress herself is a big fan of the singer. However, Zoe is rather irritated by all this confusion. After all, apart from their external resemblance, they have nothing in common.
I think we live completely different lives. It’s strange to be involved with someone who is so different from you. People sometimes say they saw me in a nightclub drinking whiskey. When in fact I was sitting at home watching TV.
But Katy Perry, at the beginning of her career, used her resemblance to get into nightclubs, since the star of “500 Days of Summer” was already very popular at that time:
When I moved to LA, I was a nobody. And you were already so popular, it felt like Zooey Deschanel was running the world.
Theo James and James Franco
The star of the film “Divergent” Theo James told journalists of the portal Hollywood.com about a funny incident that happened to him in the summer. That day, some paparazzo “hunted” him – a man armed with a camera followed him literally at every step. And all because the journalist was sure that James Franco got into his lens.
However, when Theo approached the pursuer closer to find out what was going on, he made a terribly surprised face, and then even started swearing.
He thought I was fucking James Franco. Probably because I changed my haircut and started doing push-ups.
Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley
Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley are often confused by inexperienced viewers. The actresses are really very similar, some even assume that Natalie and Keira are sisters, and they even had the opportunity to play in the same films. Perhaps the most popular of them is the Star Wars saga. Natalie Portman played Queen Padme Amidala in each of the three episodes. Keira Knightley played the role of her double servant Sabé in the first episode, The Phantom Menace.
Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds takes this confusion with humor. Oddly enough, people have repeatedly confused him with his namesake Ryan Gosling. One of the funniest cases occurred in 2016, when Damien Chazelle’s new musical was released.
Someone complimented me on my amazing performance in La La Land, and I didn’t even correct them. Because Ryan’s work was truly amazing. I just agreed with it.
Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan
Actresses Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan have long known about their incredible resemblance, but they treat it very calmly and even seem to deliberately dye their hair similar colors and get the same short haircuts.
Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon
American actor Mark Wahlberg once admitted to journalists that he even likes it when fans confuse him with Matt Damon.
It’s always nice to hear praise for my outstanding performance in The Bourne Identity. I usually just say, “Thank you. I hope you can see me in The Bourne Identity 4 soon.”
In 2013, the actor also shared a joint photo with a fan on Facebook, who signed him as Matt Damon. Wahlberg saw no point in correcting the person, but simply gave the opportunity to get a joint selfie with his idol. Even if he is not exactly Matt Damon.
Jennifer Garner and Hilary Swank
Of the pair of Gerner and Swank, Hilary was less fortunate:
People get mad at me because they think I just don’t want to sign an autograph or take a picture. They’re like, “Oh my god, I’m a huge fan of yours, I loved you in Alias.” When I turn them down, pointing out that I’m not Jennifer, they tell me not to be a bitch. Then it’s like, “WELL PLEASE! We know you’re busy… Just one photo.” I don’t want to ruin Jennifer Garner’s reputation, so I take pictures with them.
Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
The star of the film No Country for Old Men, Javier Bardem, is of Spanish descent, while his colleague, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, is American. The similarities between the two actors seem simply striking – it’s hard to shake the suspicion that they have common relatives. But Morgan mainly shines on the small screen – most recently he could be seen as the antagonist Negan in the series The Walking Dead. He can also be recognized in Supernatural and Grey’s Anatomy. Bardem, on the contrary, increasingly appears in art-house films.
Emma Mackey and Margot Robbie
After the release of the Netflix series Sex Education, many began to compare the aspiring British actress Emma Mackey with Australian Margot Robbie, remembered by many for her roles in the films The Wolf of Wall Street and I, Tonya.
In a recent interview, McKee admitted that she was flattered by the comparisons from fans. Still, she would like to be judged on her acting talents rather than her resemblance to everyone’s favorite actress.
I hope that people will soon forget about these physical aspects and focus on my personality and work.
Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard
Both actresses are understanding when fans confuse them again. And it’s not just about their hair color. The celebrities have repeatedly expressed their opinions on their similar appearances on social media. For example, a few years ago, Howard released a video in which she clearly showed everyone who is who. In 2015, Jessica also posted a meme on Twitter mocking people who stubbornly continue to mistake her for Bryce.
