Hollywood is full of attractive people with what appear to be good genes. Here are some of your favorite famous fathers and their doppelgänger children at the same age, from David Beckham and his little Brooklyn to Prince William and his almost identical Prince George.
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celebrity father-and-son pairs that might pass for twins, from Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. to David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham. Below are the 13 household names who have like-father-like-son kids.
1. Will Smith and Jaden Smith
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This father-and-son team has always had a similar appearance and behavior, with Jaden obviously modeling his well-known Fresh Prince father's behavior from an early age. When the two co-starred in the movie After Earth in 2013, their doppelgänger status couldn't have been more obvious.
2. Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.
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No, you aren't seeing things twice. These two are exact replicas of one another and are frequently confused by both fans and the media. It doesn't help that they have the same name either.
3. Jack Nicholson and Ray Nicholson
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Both Jack Nicholson and his younger brother Ray are ardent Lakers supporters, and they share many hobbies in common. On the other hand, have a look at the famous children who don't resemble their famous parents.
4. Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas
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We adore this retro photo of the identical duo from 1988 at the 14th annual People's Choice Awards, even if Michael resembles his late father (who passed away aged 103 in 2020).
5. Ice Cube and O’Shea Jackson Jr.
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Another father-and-son duo with a striking genetic resemblance as well as the same name (Ice Cube was born O'Shea Jackson). As far as skill goes, it would appear that Ice Cube's son O'Shea is continuing the family tradition by becoming a rapper. In the 2015 movie Straight Outta Compton, O'Shea Jackson Jr. made his acting debut as a younger version of his father.
6. Pierce Brosnan and Dylan Brosnan
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What a handsome couple! Pierce Brosnan, a former James Bond actor, has undoubtedly shared his fine genes evenly among his three boys. But Dylan Brosnan, the actor's 24-year-old model twin, is one of the Brosnan sons in whom we can most plainly perceive it.
7. Jimmy Kimmel and Kevin Kimmel
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In his son Kevin, Jimmy Kimmel has always had a miniature clone; in recent years, the physical resemblances have even persisted to the point that the two have the same facial hair!
8. Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks
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Colin Hanks is an exact replica of his famous father, Tom, down to the trademark squint and grave expression. With his work as an actor, director, and producer—most recently recognized for his work on the TV series Life in Pieces—Colin is unmistakably on course to follow in his father's career, despite their differences in appearance.
9. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger
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Actor and model Patrick Schwarzenegger and his action-star father share more than just a last name and profession; the two have a striking resemblance. Patrick began his acting career at the age of 10, launched his own clothing business at 15, and started his modeling career at a young age. Evidently, Arnold's father likewise instilled in his children the renowned work ethic.
10. David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham
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That mesmerizing, gloomy grin! There's no denying that in recent years, David Beckham has had to share the spotlight with his son Brooklyn, who has gained media recognition for his modeling profession after shooting a campaign for the prestigious fashion label Burberry.
11. Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland
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This father-and-son team would probably be difficult to distinguish if there weren't such a large age gap between them. Thankfully, it's made simpler by renowned actor Donald Sutherland's protracted white beard.
12. Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell
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It's well known that this family has an abundance of gorgeous looks, and Wyatt is no exception. He is the son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn and the brother of Kate and Oliver Hudson. Wyatt undoubtedly resembles his attractive father the most out of all the Russell children.
13. Prince Charles and Prince William
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Prince William is a perfect ringer for his father Prince Charles, carrying over many of the same distinctive physical traits as his royal dad. If there was ever any doubt as to which of the royal princes took after their father, recent years have made it plain.