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Black and White Celebrity Lookalikes Who'll Make You Do a Double Take

Black and White Celebrity Lookalikes Who'll Make You Do a Double Take

What are the chances these Black and White lookalikes are all famous?!

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It’s said that we all have at least one doppelgänger somewhere in the world. Although the chances of us running into our own lookalikes are highly improbable, for these celebrities, their fame has unveiled a ton of interesting twins.

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What started off as a post on X by @GabTheGem , quickly turned into a viral sensation of some of the most outlandish but completely on the mark comparisons of our favorite celebrities, so The Root has gathered many of most mind-boggling ones so you can see for yourself.

The German word “doppelgänger” literally means “ghostly double,” so let’s take a look at some of the shockingly uncanny but frighteningly accurate celebrity lookalikes that —to our knowledge— aren’t even related.

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Gigi Hadid and Yara Shahidi

Gigi Hadid and Yara Shahidi

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These stunning young ladies got that “smize” down pat!

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Aaliyah and Rachel McAdams

Aaliyah and Rachel McAdams

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Something about that 90s and 2000s glow that truly emphasizes the similar beauty of these two.

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Fran Drescher and Lisa Raye

Fran Drescher and Lisa Raye

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The definition of aging like fine wine!

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Peter Dinklage and Ice-T

Peter Dinklage and Ice-T

Peter Dinklage (left) and Ice-T (right)
Peter Dinklage (left) and Ice-T (right)
Image: Randall Michelson and Al Pereira (Getty Images)

These two actors have been in the game for decades, so how are we just now noticing this?!

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Ernie Hudson and J.K. Simmons

Ernie Hudson and J.K. Simmons

Ernie Hudson (left) and J.K. Simmons (right)
Ernie Hudson (left) and J.K. Simmons (right)
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We’re not quite sure what it is, but these two definitely give off the same energy.

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Popcaan and Ryan Gosling

Popcaan and Ryan Gosling

Popcaan (left) and Ryan Gosling (right)
Popcaan (left) and Ryan Gosling (right)
Image: Simone Joyner and Scott Kirkland (Getty Images)

Sure, the Jamaican rapper and the Oscar award winner come from different worlds, but you can’t deny how strangely similar they look.

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Rondell Sheridan and Richard Kind

Rondell Sheridan and Richard Kind

 Rondell Sheridan (left) and Richard Kind (right)
Rondell Sheridan (left) and Richard Kind (right)
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The only things these two have in common are a love for children’s shows and movies AND an undeniable resemblance.

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Taylor Russell and Jenna Ortega

Taylor Russell and Jenna Ortega

Taylor Russell (left) and Jenna Ortega (right)
Taylor Russell (left) and Jenna Ortega (right)
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These young actresses are making a name for themselves in the industry, so maybe in the future, they could possibly play relatives.

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Jeff Goldblum and Orlando Jones

Jeff Goldblum and Orlando Jones

Jeff Goldblum (left) and Orlando Jones (right)
Jeff Goldblum (left) and Orlando Jones (right)
Image: Randy Holmes and Phillip Faraone (Getty Images)

Yeah.... you see it!

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Soulja Boy and Central Cee

Soulja Boy and Central Cee

Soulja Boy (left) and Central Cee (right)
Soulja Boy (left) and Central Cee (right)
Image: Prince Williams and Kym Illman (Getty Images)

If it wasn’t for their different accents, these two rappers could make you think they come from the same family.

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Meryl Streep and Future

Meryl Streep and Future

Meryl Streep (left) and Future (right)
Meryl Streep (left) and Future (right)
Image: Michael Buckner and Prince Williams (Getty Images)

Is it outrageous? Maybe, but admit you see it too!

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Robert Ri’chard and Neal McDonough

Robert Ri’chard and Neal McDonough

Robert Ri’chard (left) and Neal McDonough (right)
Robert Ri’chard (left) and Neal McDonough (right)
Photo: Amy Sussman and Arnold Jerocki (Getty Images)

The internet has speculated for a long time that these two are somehow related. From their eyes to their smiles, you have to see exact why!

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William Jackson Harper and Bill Hader

William Jackson Harper and Bill Hader

William Jackson Harper (left) and Bill Hader (right)
William Jackson Harper (left) and Bill Hader (right)
Image: Araya Doheny and Jeff Kravitz (Getty Images)

Take away Hader’s glasses, and these two actors are literally twins!

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Rochelle Aytes and Margot Robbie

Rochelle Aytes and Margot Robbie

Rochelle Aytes (left) and Margot Robbie (right)
Rochelle Aytes (left) and Margot Robbie (right)
Image: Jerritt Clark and Wiktor Szymanowicz (Getty Images)

Barbie meets S.W.A.T!

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Jay Z and Troy Aikman

Jay Z and Troy Aikman

Jay-Z (left) and Troy Aikman (right)
Jay-Z (left) and Troy Aikman (right)
Image: Valerie macon and Ayisha Collins (Getty Images)

Hey, hey, hey..... just take a look!

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Lacey Chabert and Stacey Dash

Lacey Chabert and Stacey Dash

Lacey Chabert (left) and Stacey Dash (right)
Lacey Chabert (left) and Stacey Dash (right)
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Known for their roles in “Mean Girls” and “Clueless,” it seems these two actresses were perfect for their classic movie roles!

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Karrahbooo and Skilla Baby

Karrahbooo and Skilla Baby

Karrahbooo (left) and Skilla Baby (right)
Karrahbooo (left) and Skilla Baby (right)
Image: @karrahbooo on Instagram and Julia Beverly (Getty Images)

Just hear us out with this one...

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Nicole Ari Parker and Kristen Wiig

Nicole Ari Parker and Kristen Wiig

Nicole Ari Parker (left) and Kristen Wiig (right)
Nicole Ari Parker (left) and Kristen Wiig (right)
Image: Bruce Glikas and Gilbert Carrasquillo (Getty Images)

These ladies have a lot more in common than just their amazing style.

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Keyshia Cole and Jennette McCurdy

Keyshia Cole and Jennette McCurdy

Keyshia Cole (left) and Jennette McCurdy (right)
Keyshia Cole (left) and Jennette McCurdy (right)
Image: Paul Archuleta and Jon Kopaloff (Getty Images)

Now before you say anything, just take a look at these two.

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Charles Leclerc and Alfred Enoch

Charles Leclerc and Alfred Enoch

Charles Leclerc (left) and Alfred Enoch (right)
Charles Leclerc (left) and Alfred Enoch (right)
Image: Arnold Jerocki and Tristan Fewings (Getty Images)

The matching dimples are really just the cherry on top!

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Angelina Jolie and K. D. Aubert

Angelina Jolie and K. D. Aubert

Angelina Jolie (left) and K.D. Aubert (right)
Angelina Jolie (left) and K.D. Aubert (right)
Image: Bob Riha Jr. and David Livingston (Getty Images)

There’s nothing like that early 2000s beauty!

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Angelina Jolie and Aisha Tyler

Angelina Jolie and Aisha Tyler

Angelina Jolie (left) and Aisha Tyler (right)
Angelina Jolie (left) and Aisha Tyler (right)
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On the next episode of “Angelina Jolie Lookalikes,” here’s actress and talkshow host Aisha Tyler!

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