Although the likelihood of two people sharing the exact same facial features is one in a trillion, some people beat these odds and leave us amazed at how much they look like each other.
We’ve made a list of celebrities that look like someone from the past.
The resemblance will leave you thrilled and amazed, and you may even wonder if time travel is real!
John Krasinski and Carl Feilberg
Popularly known for his roles in The Office and A Quiet Place, John Krasinski is an actor and filmmaker born in the late ’70s. He shares strikingly similar facial features to Carl Adolf Feilberg, and one could argue that Carl reincarnated into a handsome actor.
Carl Feilberg was a journalist who was popular in the 1800s and was regarded as one of the most persistent human rights advocates in history. He was also a newspaper editor and a general commentator. The similarities between the journalist and the actor may be coincidental, or someone may have a time machine.
David Schwimmer and His Lookalike
David Schwimmer, aka Ross Geller, seems to have similar facial features to a gentleman from the 1800s. Schwimmer not only shares facial features with this man but is apparently also a gentleman.
The only striking difference in both pictures is David’s lack of a mustache. Slap a mustache on David’s face, give him a similar haircut, and you’ll get a spitting image of the gentleman in the photo on the left.
Eddie Murphy and a Mysterious Man
We all know how funny Eddie Murphy is and how he’s one of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood. However, you may not know that Eddie has a doppelganger who lived in the late 1800s. Is this a mere coincidence, or did someone do some time traveling?
The picture on the left was taken in the 1890s, and Eddie’s picture was taken in 2015. The resemblance between both pictures is uncanny. Besides being an actor, comedian, producer, writer, and singer, we wonder if Eddie Murphy also dabbles in time traveling.
Johnny Depp and Someone’s Relative
Imagine discovering a photo of your great-grandfather and realizing he looked like someone you know. This was exactly what happened to a fellow who came across this picture of his great-grandfather. He realized his great-grandfather didn’t look like just any random person but Johnny Depp himself!
In the picture on the right, Johnny Depp has the same facial structure as the young man on the left. They both have a similar mustache and are wearing similar glasses. The overall appearance of both men and their striking resemblance makes it tough to believe Johnny Depp isn’t a time traveler.
Michael Jackson and a Statue
Michael Jackson was a world-renowned singer and one of the most famous artists of all time. Popularly known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson inspired many people during his lifetime and after. After his passing, an Egyptian bust was discovered at the Field Museum, and the striking resemblance between Michael Jackson and the statue is wild!
We know how inspiring his music was, but we’re sure that the great King of Pop had no such influence 3,000 years ago. Egyptians 3,000 years ago didn’t dance to the beat of “Smooth Criminal,” and the resemblance between Michael and the statue can only be a coincidence.
Natalie Portman and a Teenager
Natalie Portman has graced our screens since she was a teenager and has starred in many blockbusters and independent movies. At age 41, she’s an actress, director, and producer. Having reached success at a young age, some of us are familiar with what she looked like back then.
A Reddit user uploaded a picture of her 13-year-old friend, and we’re in awe of how much she looks like a younger version of Natalie Portman! Their features are so similar, right down to their lips and beauty mark. You can color us amazed!
Maisie Williams and Someone’s Grandma
Maisie Williams gained recognition when she starred in the popular TV series, Game of Thrones. She played the character of the brave Arya Stark, and now at the age of 25, she has millions of fans worldwide.
However, was she really born in 1997? It seems she’s been around since 1936. A Reddit user found an old photo of her grandma and was thrilled to see the resemblance between her and Maisie. Anyone would have a hard time convincing us the person on the left isn’t Maisie.
Steve Martin and Someone’s Relative
Steve Martin is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Once in a while, he’s been known to take his comedy from his stage to his wardrobe, but this is the first time we’re seeing him in a dress and a matching hat.
A Reddit user uploaded the photo of the great-great-grandmother of his friend’s boyfriend, and we agreed with this user when they said the woman in the photo looks like Steve. We’d do anything to get Steve to humor us and relive this photo!
Did Matt Damon Get Married Twice?
The photo on the right is one of Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, while the photo on the left is one of a couple who got married in February 1961. If we didn’t know better, we’d have thought that the man in both pictures was Matt Damon.
Matt Damon was born in 1970 and couldn’t have married a woman in 1961. Well, he’d need a time-traveling machine to do that. He was pronounced the Most Attractive Man Alive in 2007, but even he couldn’t have gotten married nine years before his birth.
Lily Collins and Audrey Hepburn
You’ve probably been living under a rock if you’ve never heard of Lily Collins or seen any of the movies or TV shows she’s in. Lily is an actress and model and one of the most famous people in the industry.
As we see more of Lily, we can’t help but recognize the resemblance she shares with the iconic actress Audrey Hepburn. Both actresses are gorgeous and talented, and with their striking resemblance, it’s difficult to believe they aren’t related.
Zach Galifianakis Meets Louis Vuitton
This picture has all of us confused. How on Earth did we only just realize that the Hangover actor Zach Galifianakis is a dead ringer for Louis Vuitton, the world-famous bag designer?
The best part about this is that the two couldn’t be more different professionally but they’re so similar in their appearance. Either Zach traveled back in time or Louis traveled forward, but either way, we’re here for it!
Michael Hall and Someone’s Dad
Imagine the shock of this woman when she discovered a photo of her and her dad and realized her dad looked just like Michael Hall. An actor and singer, Michael C. Hall is best known for his role as Dexter in the Showtime series Dexter.
With both pictures side by side, netizens have become confused as to who the real Michael is. In the picture on the left, the woman’s father shares the same pair of eyes and nose shape as Michael. They even have the same hair texture!
Jay-Z Was Around in 1939?
Jay-Z was born in Brooklyn in 1969, and no one would’ve batted an eyelid if they saw an ordinary picture of him on the streets of Harlem. However, it’s perfectly normal for more than a few eyebrows to be raised if Jay-Z’s picture was taken in Brooklyn, New York, in 1939. That’s right, 1939!
The picture on the left was taken in Harlem by an activist called Sid Grossman in 1939. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture exposed the picture after decades of being hidden in the New York Public Library.
Justin Timberlake Isn’t a Thief
Justin Randall Timberlake is one of those singers who’s captured the hearts of women worldwide. Besides being a successful singer, he’s also a talented actor, dancer, and producer. We know Justin Timberlake is guilty of stealing many women’s hearts, but it seems that back in the 1870s, he was guilty of something more criminal. Or was he?
One netizen discovered the mugshot of Charles Burn, a Victorian thief, and we were all amazed at how much he looked like Justin. Charles Burn was from Liverpool and was jailed for false pretenses.
Steve Carell and a Gentleman
Like his co-star on The Office, Steve Carell has a lookalike from history. It seems both actors compete to see who has the most convincing doppelganger. We’ll let you decide who’s the winner. Steve played the role of Michael Scott and had viewers laughing at his crazy antics.
He’s one of Hollywood’s most famous comedians and has made a name for himself over the years. The uncanny resemblance between him and his doppelganger from history is wild! Anyone would have a hard time proving that the gentleman on the left isn’t Steve Carell.
Was Mark Zuckerberg a King?
The King of 16th century Spain was either reincarnated as Mark Zuckerberg or Mark is capable of hopping between different timelines. Mark is well-known worldwide for co-founding Facebook, but is time traveling his side hustle?
The picture on the left is a photo of King Philip IV of Spain, and with that facial structure, he can easily pass as Mark’s twin. The eyes, nose, and even ears are the same. Is this a mere coincidence, or does Mark have a time machine?
Peter Dinklage’s Portrait
Diego Velázquez was a Spanish painter and the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal. This must mean Diego was very talented, and it’s amazing how he created a portrait of Peter Dinklage.
Peter is an extraordinary actor, proving this in the brilliant way he played Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. Known for having achondroplasia, Peter didn’t let that deter him from giving viewers a great performance. We can only wonder how Diego found Peter’s doppelganger in 16th-century Spain.
Ellen DeGeneres and Henry Thoreau
Ellen DeGeneres is well known for her unique sense of humor, but it seems that’s not the only thing she has going for her. It looks like she can hop between timelines too!
On the left is a photo of Henry David Thoreau, a naturalist, philosopher, poet, and essayist in the 18th century. Give Ellen a beard and a new haircut, and you’ll get a spitting image of Henry Thoreau. As it is, they have the same eyes, nose, and cheeks.
Daniel Radcliffe and Someone’s Relative
Harry Potter is a phenomenal character played by the phenomenal actor Daniel Radcliffe. Harry is known as a powerful wizard with several magic tricks up his sleeve. However, netizens were surprised to see that time travel may be one such trick.
The photo on the left is that of the great aunt of a netizen. Potterheads everywhere can agree that there’s a striking resemblance between Harry and the netizen’s great-aunt. Many also agree that the great aunt also looks like Moaning Myrtle.
Sylvester Stallone Was a Painting?!
Raffaello Sanzio made the painting on the left in 1511. Raffaello Sanzio, better known as Raphael, was an architect and painter of the High Renaissance. He designed some of the masterpieces in the Vatican, and his most famous painting is The School of Athens.
Although he had such impressive talent, we’re still surprised that this 14th-century artist drew Sylvester Stallone. Raphael painted the Cardinal and Theological Virtues in 1511, and we’re amazed at how similar one of the men in the painting is to Sylvester.
Taylor Swift and Hugh Hefner
We were all blown away when a Reddit user shared a photo of his grandparents. His grandmother looked like world-renowned singer Taylor Swift, and his grandfather looked like the founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner.
What are the odds that, not one, but both grandparents look like celebrities that we know and love? Did Taylor and Hugh travel back in time to take that picture? All we know is that we’d love to see Taylor rocking that hairstyle at this present time.
Matthew McConaughey and Someone’s Relative
Known for his roles in Mud, Dallas Buyers Club, and many other movies, Matthew McConaughey is one of the most popular actors we all know and love. Born in 1969 and a father of three, we had no idea he was much more than that.
Someone realized that his great-great-grandfather looked just like Matthew. The resemblance has left us wondering if Matthew is indeed a time traveler and has been fooling us all along.
Is Keanu Reeves French?
We know you love Keanu Reeves; it’s almost impossible not to. He’s widely known for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick. He proved his immortality and powers in the former, but we didn’t expect him to be truly immortal. Over the years, we’ve seen how little Keanu has aged, and this was a sign we ignored.
The photo on the left is a portrait of Paul Mounet, a French actor born in 1847. Could the uncanny resemblance between both actors be sufficient proof that Keanu is immortal?
John Travolta and His Doppelganger
It seems John Travolta has been outed as a 19th-century vampire. His pale skin and somehow red lips should’ve been a warning to us, but we ignored these signs. However, this 150-year-old photo of him is proof we can’t ignore.
The hairline and eyes of the man in the photo on the left are similar to John’s. They even share the same unique chin. We can only conclude that John is an immortal vampire or has the abilities of a time traveler.
Elijah Wood and a Woman
Best known for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in Lord of the Rings, Elijah Wood is an actor and producer born in 1981. He landed the iconic role of Frodo Baggins when he was 18, and we all remember what Frodo looked like.
No wonder we were shocked when the photo of this Bedouin woman from the 1900s surfaced on the internet. If we didn’t know better, we would have honestly mistaken her for Frodo Baggins. Those strong but innocent eyes will do the job if the bangs, lips, and nose aren’t convincing enough.
