18 Modern Celebrities Who Could Possibly Be Ancestors Reincarnated

Jessica Wilson

Have you ever glanced at a celebrity photo and had a moment where the celeb seemed oddly reminiscent of your ancestors? If you've experienced this, you're certainly not alone. Many times, normal people share pictures of their grandparents on social media, and intriguingly enough, we often notice striking similarities in appearances with certain celebrities. 

From physical features to expressions, we can’t help but wonder if they might have any blood relation, like distant relatives who got separated many years ago, for instance. This might become a lingerie suspicious for some people if there are no official statements. 

We’ve collected pics of previous generations or other relatives of various normal people that look like two peas in a pod with today’s celebs. 

#1. “My friend’s grandma looked like John Travolta in her youth.”

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#2. “My uncle Nick used to look exactly like Ryan Reynolds when he was a West Virginia coal miner in the 70s.”

#3. “My father-in-law looked like Andy Samberg 40 years ago.”

#4. “My girlfriend’s 80-year-old grandfather used to look like Leonardo DiCaprio.”

#5. “My great- great-grandfather looks just like Matthew McConaughey.”

#6. “My great-grandfather looks just like Johnny Depp.”

#7. “My uncle used to look like John Travolta.”

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#8. “My friend’s dad looked like James Franco while he was in the Navy.”

#9. “My great-grandmother looks exactly like Jimmy Kimmel.”

#10. “My dad used to look just like Kevin Bacon.”

#11. “My friend’s dad used to look like Zach Galifianakis.”

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#12. “My grandma looked like Scarlett Johansson when she was younger.”

#13. “My grandfather in 1956 after being drafted into the Army. Looks like Zach Efron in my opinion.”

#14. “My parents’ wedding day, February 1961. I think Dad looks like Matt Damon.”

#15. “My grandpa used to look like the writer Hunter S. Thompson.”

#16. “My friend’s boyfriend had a great-great-grandmother who looked exactly like Steve Martin if he were in a Victorian-era cross-dressing comedy.”

#17. “My cousin looked like Chris Farley as a toddler.”

#18. “My grandmother looked like Arya Stark in 1936.”

Are there any beloved people in your life who look remarkably similar to celebrities? Let us know in the comments.