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.

Gigi Hadid and Yara Shahidi

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

Aaliyah and Rachel McAdams

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

Fran Drescher and Lisa Raye

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The definition of aging like fine wine!

Peter Dinklage and Ice-T

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

Ernie Hudson and J.K. Simmons

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We’re not quite sure what it is, but these two definitely give off the same energy.

Popcaan and Ryan Gosling

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

Rondell Sheridan and Richard Kind

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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.

Taylor Russell and Jenna Ortega

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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.

Jeff Goldblum and Orlando Jones

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Yeah…. you see it!

Soulja Boy and Central Cee

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

Meryl Streep and Future

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

Robert Ri’chard and Neal McDonough

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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!

William Jackson Harper and Bill Hader

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

Rochelle Aytes and Margot Robbie

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Barbie meets S.W.A.T!

Jay Z and Troy Aikman

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Hey, hey, hey….. just take a look!

Lacey Chabert and Stacey Dash

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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!

Karrahbooo and Skilla Baby

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Just hear us out with this one…

Nicole Ari Parker and Kristen Wiig

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

Keyshia Cole and Jennette McCurdy

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

Charles Leclerc and Alfred Enoch

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The matching dimples are really just the cherry on top!

Angelina Jolie and K. D. Aubert

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There’s nothing like that early 2000s beauty!

Angelina Jolie and Aisha Tyler

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

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