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15 Celebrity Duos Who Always Get Mistaken For Each Other

It's commonly believed that certain "types" exist in Hollywood, such as the gorgeous neighbor girl, the stylish leading guy, the femme fatale, the bad boy, etc. Because of the requirements of certain beauty standards and characteristics, it makes sense that there would be renowned people who look much alike or quite similar. Even stars who have fame, popularity, and exposure have experienced being mistaken for other celebs.
This phenomenon has a few reasons, but appearances are the main one. In an industry overrun with a specific idea of what makes a celebrity, some frequently mixed-up stars are going to resemble one another in something, such as similar faces, hair color, and so on. Another reason is their image. When two celebs fit the same type mentioned above, it can be easy to confuse them for each other. In some circumstances, renowned people who are frequently confused have nothing in common other than a similar name.
We have made a list of stars who usually get mistaken for other celebrities. Scroll down to see more!

#1 Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry

Zooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress, singer, and musician who was born on January 17, 1980. Deschanel is well recognized for her excellent performances in comedies like "The Good Girl" (2002), "The New Guy" (2002), "Elf" (2003), "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (2005), "Failure to Launch" (2006), "Yes Man" (2008), "500 Days of Summer" (2009), and "Our Idiot Brother" (2011).
Born in Santa Barbara, California, on October 25, 1984, Katy Perry is an American pop singer best known for her slew of anthemic and frequently explicit hit songs as well as her colorful, cartoonish sense of style. Her real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.

#2 Cameron Diaz and Helena Christensen

Cameron Actress Michelle Diaz was born in the United States on August 30, 1972. Diaz, who has received numerous honors and has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and a BAFTA Award, was voted the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 in 2013.  As of 2018, Diaz is the fifth-highest-grossing U.S. domestic box office actress with domestic box office receipts of over $3 billion US and global box office receipts of over $7 billion US.
Helena Christensen is a Danish model and photographer who was born on December 25, 1968. She has worked as a fashion designer, beauty queen, and former Victoria's Secret Angel. Christensen is a supporter of fundraising for breast cancer groups and other various charities. She was also the co-founder and first creative director of Nylon magazine.

#3 Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Javier Bardem

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor and television and film producer who was born on April 22, 1966. In addition to playing John Winchester in the CW fantasy horror series "Supernatural" (2005–2007; 2019), Denny Duquette in the ABC medical drama series "Grey's Anatomy" (2006–2009), the Comedian in the superhero film "Watchmen" (2009), "Clay in The Losers" (2010), and Negan in the AMC horror drama series "The Walking Dead" (2016–present), he is well-known for these other roles.
Javier ngel Encinas Bardem, a Spanish actor, was born on March 1, 1969. He has won numerous honors, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is well known for his appearances in blockbusters and foreign films. Additionally, he won praise from critics for his performances in Movies like "Jamón Jamón" (1992), "Boca a Boca" (1995), "Carne trémula" (1997), "Los lunes al sun" (2002), and "Mar adentro" (2004).

#4 Zoe Saldana and Thandie Newton

American actress Zoe Yadira Saldana-Perego was born on June 19, 1978. Saldana first gained attention for her performance opposite Britney Spears in the road movie "Crossroads" (2001). Her great work in several science fiction movies, starting in 2009 with her first of many appearances as Nyota Uhura in the "Star Trek" film series and her first appearance as Neytiri in the "Avatar" film series, ultimately led to her career breakthrough.
An actress from England, Melanie Thandiwe Newton was born on November 6, 1972. In addition to two Golden Globe nominations, Newton has won several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a British Academy Film Award. For her contributions to charity and film, she was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year's Honours.

#5 Bradley Cooper and Ralph Fiennes

Bradley Charles Cooper is an American actor and director who was born on January 5, 1975. In addition to being nominated for nine Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award, he has received several honors, including two Grammy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. Cooper was listed three times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 and the Time 100 list of the world's most influential individuals in 2015. In annual lists of the highest-paid actors in the world, he has finished in the top four spots four times. His films have earned $11 billion globally.
Born on December 22, 1962, Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes is an English actor, producer, and director. He first found popularity as a Shakespeare interpretation on the Royal National Theatre stage. Fiennes received nominations for both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his depiction of Nazi war criminal Amon Göth in "Schindler's List" (1993).

#6 Ian Somerhalder and Rob Lowe

Ian Joseph Somerhalder, an American actor, campaigner, and model, was born on December 8, 1978.  He is well-known for his roles as Dr. Luther Swann in the Netflix sci-fi horror series "V Wars" and Boone Carlyle in the TV drama "Lost". He also played Damon Salvatore in the supernatural drama "The Vampire Diaries" on The CW.
American actor, producer, director, and podcaster Robert Hepler Lowe was born on March 17, 1964. He is most known for his appearances in "The Outsiders" (1983), "Class" (1983), "The Hotel New Hampshire" (1984), "Oxford Blues" (1984), and "About Last Night". He became a Hollywood star as a result of the success of these movies.

#7 Milla Jovovich and Linda Evangelista

American actress, supermodel, and singer Milica Bogdanovna Jovovich, better known by her stage name Milla Jovovich, was born on December 17, 1975. She was dubbed the "reigning queen of kick-butt" by the music channel VH1 in 2006 as a result of her leading parts in numerous science-fiction and action movies. She was ranked as the highest-paid model in the world by Forbes in 2004.
Linda Evangelista (born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian fashion model who rose to prominence as one of the top supermodels of the 1990s. She has appeared on more than 700 magazine covers, making her one of the most successful and well-known models of all time.

#8 Jennifer Garner and Hilary Swank

American actress Jennifer Anne Garner was born on April 17, 1972. As CIA operative Sydney Bristow in the ABC spy-action thriller television series "Alias" (2001–2006), Garner won praise for her outstanding performance. She received four straight nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the show, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama.
Actress and producer Hilary Ann Swank was born in America on July 30, 1974. She made her cinematic debut in 1992 with a little part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She originally gained notoriety in 1992 for her appearance on the television series Camp Wilder (1992). Her breakout roles included Julie Pierce in The Next Karate Kid (1994), the fourth entry in the Karate Kid series, and Carly Reynolds on Beverly Hills, 90210's eighth season (1997–1998).

#9 Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley

Natalie Portman (born June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-born American actress. Since she was a teenager, she has had a long career in movies, appearing in both mainstream and independent productions. She has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
English actress Keira Christina Righton was born on March 26, 1985. She has won numerous honors, including nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. She is well known for her work in both independent and mainstream movies, notably period dramas. She received an OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2018 for her contributions to charity and theater.

#10 Kim Kardashian and Nicole Scherzinger

Kimberly Noel Kardashian, an American socialite, model, media personality, and businesswoman was born on October 21, 1980. In the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (2007–2021), she and her family made their first appearances. With hundreds of millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram, among other social media sites, Kardashian has established a sizable online presence.
Nicole Scherzinger, an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and television actress was born on June 29, 1978. Scherzinger gained notoriety as the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, after taking on a few small acting roles. She played a prominent part in the organization, which caused internal conflict and ultimately led to its collapse in 2009. Despite widespread popularity, Scherzinger has had difficulty establishing a successful singing career on her own.

#11 Melanie Griffith and Meg Ryan

Melanie Richards Griffith, an American actress, and producer, was born on August 9, 1957. Before finding popular fame in the middle of the 1980s, she started her career in the 1970s, acting in several indie thriller movies.
Meg Ryan is an American actress who was born on November 19, 1961. In the middle of the 1980s, she started to show up in supporting parts in blockbuster movies like "Top Gun". She first gained attention in indie movies like "Promised Land" (1987), before her performance in the romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally"... (1989), which Rob Reiner directed, attracted a lot of attention and earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

#12 Bill Murray and Jim Belushi

American actor and comedian William James Murray was born on September 21, 1950, and is well-known for his deadpan delivery. He first gained attention on "The National Lampoon Radio Hour" (1973–1974) before establishing himself as a household name on "Saturday Night Live" (1977–1981), when he won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
James Adam Belushi, an American actor, comedian, and musician, was born on June 15, 1954. His most well-known performance was as Jim in the 2001–2009 sitcom "According to Jim". His other television appearances include those on "Twin Peaks", "Total Security", and "Saturday Night Live" (1983–1985).

#13 Cindy Crawford and Eva Mendes

Cynthia Ann Crawford, an American model, actress, and television personality, was born on February 20, 1966. She was one of the most well-known supermodels in the 1980s and 1990s and was frequently seen on magazine covers, in commercials, and on the runway. She later branched out into acting and commercial endeavors.
American actress, model, and businesswoman Eva de la Caridad Méndez, better known by her stage name Eva Mendes, was born on March 5, 1974. A turning point in Mendes's career came with her performance in "Training Day" (2001), which led to roles in the financially successful movies  "Fast 2 Furious" (2003) and "Hitch" (2005).

#14 Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan

American actress Michelle Ingrid Williams was born on September 9, 1980. She has won several awards, including two Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy, and has been nominated for four Academy Awards and a Tony Award for her work in small-scale independent films with gloomy or tragic themes.
British actress Carey Hannah Mulligan was born on May 28, 1985. She has won numerous honors and nominations for awards, including a British Academy Film Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. She is well known for her range of diverse female characters.

#15 Patrick Dempsey and Guillaume Canet

Patrick Galen Dempsey, an American actor, and the race car driver was born on January 13, 1966. He is best known for playing neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy". He was a successful actor from the start, appearing in several movies in the 1980s, such as "Loverboy" and "Can't Buy Me Love" (1989). He usually played supporting roles in television and movies during the 1990s, such as "Outbreak" (1995).
Guillaume Canet is a French actor, director, screenwriter, and show jumper who was born on April 10, 1973. Before switching to film, Canet started his career in theater and television. He played the lead in several movies, including "Joyeux Nol", "Love Me If You Dare", and "The Beach". He switched to writing and directing in 2006 with "Tell No One", for which he received the César Award for Best Director.
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