When watching an old movie, do you ever think, "Wait, doesn't that actor look just like...?" Well, you're not alone! It seems like Hollywood is fond of making the same mistakes repeatedly.
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We've taken 18 famous actors and
actresses from the
Golden Age of
Hollywood and compared them to contemporary versions of themselves. The parallels are so striking that they give off a creepy vibe.
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Here's a look at a young Helen Mirren for those curious. Her gorgeous blonde hair and overall appearance were a dead ringer for Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Of course, Lawrence has every opportunity to enter her senior years with an acting career as illustrious as Mirren's.
2. Clark Gable and George Clooney
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Clark Gable epitomized the attractive leading man, becoming known as the "King of Hollywood" for his many successful film roles and fiery on-screen passion. Does this sound like someone we know? That's right, George Clooney has usurped Gable's throne.
3. Harry Styles and Mick Jagger
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There's no denying the resemblance between Mick Jagger and Harry Styles, but Jagger won't want you to mention it. Come on, I was much more androgynous," Jagger said to a British newspaper in May 2022. "And he doesn't sing or perform like me; he only superficially resembles my younger self, which is OK. "He's got no control over it."
4. Eartha Kitt and Zendaya
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According to an article published in Vogue Italia in 2022, "Her impact on pop culture is reminiscent of that of some icons from the past," which the author compares to Josephine Baker, Eartha Kitt, and Sade. Further, Zendaya looks strikingly like the second woman on the list—the legendary Eartha Kitt.
5. Priscilla Presley and Lana Del Rey
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The singer Lana Del Ray is well aware of the comparisons made between her and Priscilla Presley. It has been reported that she actively campaigned to play Priscilla in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie. The actual Priscilla even expressed approval of the concept. But alas, it was not to be for Lana. Who knows, maybe she'll get cast as Elvis's love interest in the next movie about the King.
6. Robert Redford and Brad Pitt
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Young Brad Pitt looked up to Robert Redford. Pitt was overjoyed to meet him when he finally made it into the acting business, and he even picked up some of Redford's "Redfordisms" while working with him. Naturally, he rejoiced as he matured and noticed he was taking on his hero's appearance.
7. Sophia Loren and Sofia Vergara
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Sofia Vergara, of Modern Family fame, admires actress Sophia Loren. In 2010, she told Self magazine, "I love Sophia Loren." The pictures of her on the treadmill or doing Pilates don't seem to exist, but she looks amazing nonetheless. Oh, and there are photos of her eating! It's obvious that everything Vergara did to try and be like her idol paid off hugely.
8. Joan Fontaine and Chloe Grace Moretz
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Chloe Grace Moretz and Joan Fontaine both had humble beginnings. For starters, Joan and Chloe were both child actors, and each had a sibling (Olivia for Joan and Trevor for Chloe) who was also pursuing a career in show business. Furthermore, the two women have striking physical similarities.
9. Stevie Nicks and Ellie Goulding
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That is not a picture of Ellie Goulding as Stevie Nicks for Halloween; it's merely one of several photo sets that show how strikingly similar the two women are. The rounds were fired nonetheless. Comparatively, both women share a remarkable ability to play music. Is Ellie aware of her famous double? She has admitted that she has a major crush on Nicks and has Googled her dating life in great detail.