12 People From the Past Who Look Exactly Like Today’s Celebrities
At some point in life, you may have heard, ’’Oh, I know someone who looks exactly like you,’’ talking about a person you haven’t met and aren’t even related to. It’s the Doppelgänger effect — a German word combination of Doppel (double) and gänger (walker). Believe it or not, celebrities also have these twin strangers. If you’re curious about their lookalikes, check out what 5-Minute Crafts has rounded up for you.
1. Mark Zuckerberg and Philip IV of Spain
In juxtaposition, Philip IV of Spain and Mark Zuckerberg’s resemblance leaves us in awe. While Philip was the monarch of Spain, we can say that Zuckerberg, born 4 centuries later, is a kind of monarch of social media — having 2.93 billion active users on his platform monthly.
2. Peter Dinklage and Sebastián de Morra
Performing at the court of Philip IV of Spain to entertain the monarch and the prince, Sebastián de Morra was a court dwarf and jester. If you’re a Game of Thrones fans, you’ll remember Peter Dinklage, who looks just like Sebastián de Morra.
3. Anne Hathaway and An Officer
The uncanny resemblance between the Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway and one of the Spanish painters of the 18th and 19th centuries, Francisco Jose de Goya’s paintings, ’’An Officer,’’ hasn’t gone unnoticed.
4. Keanu Reeves and Paul Mounet
The Matrix star Keanu Reeves is one of the most loved actors in Hollywood. His lookalike, Paul Mounet, was an actor too. His portrait was made by one of the famous artists and illustrators of children’s books, Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel.
5. Christina Aguilera and Ginger Rogers
The singer Christina Aguilera has that signature jawline and beautiful blue eyes. She isn’t alone — the American actress and singer Ginger Rogers, famous for her role in Kitty Foyle, has many features in common with her. Both women come from the entertainment world, and Ginger was a singer too.
6. Paul Giamatti and William Shakespeare
The actor and producer Paul Giamatti, recognized for his role in Private Parts, has an uncanny resemblance to William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in history.
7. Adrien Brody and John Locke
Adrien Brody is best known for his role in The Pianist, which earned him an Oscar. On the other hand, one of the well-known and highly-regarded philosophers with many influential works in history, John Locke, looks just like Adrien’s older self.
8. Chuck Norris and Vincent Van Gogh
Although he didn’t get much recognition when he was alive, Vincent van Gogh is probably one of the most beloved and well-known artists, with many signature works of art, like The Starry Night and Sunflowers. An equally famous actor and martial artist, Chuck Norris, looks just like his twin brother.
9. Jennifer Lawrence and Zubaida Tharwat
One of the most beautiful Egyptian actresses, Zubaida Tharwat, was well-known for her beautiful eyes in classic Egyptian cinema. It’s surprising to see her twin stranger, decades later, Jennifer Lawrence, who is also an actress best known for her roles in the Hunger Games.
10. John Krasinski and Carl Feilberg
Recognized for his nice guy role in NBC’s TV series, The Office, John Krasinski has a doppelgänger from Denmark, the businessman — Carl Adolph Feilberg.
11. Hugh Grant and Oscar Wilde
The English actor, Hugh Grant, has acted in many well-known movies. But, he stole our hearts in Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Love Actually. His resemblance with the well-known writer, poet, and playwright Oscar Wilde is striking in every photo.
12. Matthew McConaughey and A Reddit User’s Family
A Reddit user shared a photo of his well-dressed great-great-grandfather and wrote, ’’My Great-Great-Grandfather looks just like Matthew McConaughey.’’ Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, who’s starred in multiple award-winning films.