Celebrity Twins: Stars You Didn’t Know Were Twins!
Often an actor or actress will play a particular character so well that our brains can't help but have trouble differentiating between the human actor and the fictional character they portray. Sure, at the end of the day, we remember that it's just a story, but the "celebrity" halo still burns brightly. There's a certain disconnect between the person behind the fame and their star persona we see plastered on glossy magazines and across the internet. Thus, it's hard to imagine these celebs as someone's son or daughter, or someone's sister or brother. So imagine the shock to your brain when it discovers that your favorite celebrity face in the entertainment world isn't the only one of its kind. ...
That's right. What if your favorite character, in reality, has a twin? Ka-boom. Brain. Explosion.
The celebrities on this list all have one very cool secret in common: They're a twin! Click through to see some recognizable faces that you may have never seen before, and let us know which of these celebrity twins stunned you the most. And don't forget to SHARE these duos with your friends!
Alanis and Wade Morissette
Wade Morissette is a yoga instructor, therapist, and author. He has also spent a bit of time in the music industry like his sis, crafting indie rock albums with yoga influences.
Aaron and Shawn Ashmore
In addition to good looks and the acting bug, these identical twin brothers also share Canadian roots and wrist tattoos that read "GMA" for "Good Man Ashmore."
Gisele and Patricia Bündchen
So, in case you were wondering, prettiness does in fact run in the Bundchen family. A Brazilian beauty in her own right, Patricia used to model herself, but eventually became Gisele's manager.
Giovanni and Marissa Ribisi
Giovanni's sister Marissa has acting credits of her own in a few films, but her favorite role to date is that of 'mom' — she and her husband, Beck (yes, that Beck) have two children.
Jill and Jacqueline Hennessy
Born in Canada, these beauties conquered the television world on different sides of the border. Jill starred in popular American TV shows like Crossing Jordan and Law & Order, while Jacqueline hosted a Canadian show called Medical Intelligence.
Scarlett and Hunter Johansson
When he's not accompanying his twin sister on the red carpet, Hunter Johansson lives a low-key life assisting charities and helping with political campaigns.
Nicholas Brendon and Kelly Donovan
These identical twin brothers were born three minutes apart. Many years later, they still stood side by side with starring roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Olly and Ben Murs
The twins fought after the X Factor runner up did not attend his brother's wedding because he performed on the show instead. Olly says, "I love my brother - always have, always will."
Jon and Dan Heder
Mind not blown yet? Well just imagine TWO Napoleon Dynamites running around, voting for Pedro and practicing karate. While Jon prefers to be in front of the camera, Dan stays behind the scenes, working as an animator.
Ashton and Michael Kutcher
Ashton's twin Michael suffers from Cerebral Palsy, a cause for which Ashton has been fighting the good fight since he was young. He began modeling as a way to make money to help contribute to his brother's medical expenses.
Joseph and Jacob Fiennes
Jacob, a conservationist, is the only Fiennes child not working in the arts. Joseph has been quoted saying, "I was lucky that I had my twin, Jake — I gained strength by having that extra member." Um, excuse us while we feel all the feels.
Jenna and Barbara Bush
The First Twins, Jenna and Barbara Bush were the first twins to live in the White House when George W. Bush was elected President in 2000.
Judy and Joselin Reyes
We know Judy best as Nurse Carla on Scrubs, but her twin sister Joselin is also an actress. She has appeared as a paramedic on 15 episodes of “Law & Order” and even played Carla’s sister in an episode of Scrubs.
Vin Diesel and Paul Vincent
Not long ago, Vin Diesel posted a photo to his Facebook page of his fraternal twin brother, Paul, standing next to his late co-star and close friend, Paul Walker. He titled the touching post "The Two Pauls" and mentioned that he thought it was no coincidence that the two men shared the same name and looked alike.
Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland
The next time you see a photo of Rachel and think, "Wow, she could be Kiefer Sutherland's twin!" — just know that you're right. A whole seven minutes younger, Rachel works behind the camera as a post-production supervisor.
Eva and Joy Green
It is a lesser known fact that actress Eva Green has a non-identical twin sister, Joy, who studied business and is married to an Italian count.
Aaron and Angel Carter
Everyone knows Aaron Carter’s famous big brother Nick of Backstreet Boys fame, but did you know he also has a twin? Angela Carter was born one minute after Aaron and is an aspiring model and singer.
Linda and Leslie Hamilton
You probably remember Linda Hamilton best from the Terminator. But did you know that she has identical twin sister named Leslie? Leslie even helped out as a double multiple times during the filming of the franchise.
Parker and Christopher Posey
These two may have shared their mother's womb but that is basically it. Parker Posey went on to being 'Queen of the Indies,' while her brother practices law in Atlanta.
Charlotte and Samantha Ronson
These twins certainly aren't lacking in creative talent. Charlotte, left, is a fashion designer. While Sam Ronson is most famous for being Lindsay Lohan's ex-girlfriend, she is also an acclaimed DJ.
Siva and Kumar Kaneswaran
The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran has an identical twin brother, Kumar, who is apparently having a blast and making the most of having a famous brother. Siva told Glamour that Kumar often goes around to fans pretending to be Siva. “He gets people taking pictures of him in restaurants…He’s loving it,” Siva said.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
No surprise here. These two gals are the most famous twins on the planet. Since their diaper days on Full House, these twins are now fashion icons with their clothing label The Row.
Laverne Cox and M Lamar
Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox made history in 2015 for being the first transgender person nominated for an Emmy award. Twin brother, composer and musician M Lamar, was hired to play Marcus on the show prior to the character's transition.
Tia and Tamera Mowry
You definitely know Sister, Sister stars Tia and Tamera Mowry. What ‘90s child doesn't? Nowadays, Tamera co-hosts the talk show The Real while Tia has her own YouTube series and new cookbook Whole New You.
Rami and Sami Malek
Actor Rami Malek is known for his lead role in Mr. Robot. Some fans were shocked to hear that he has a twin brother, Sami. Rami Malek is just four minutes older than little brother Sami.