Some celebrities were ordered by God himself to play famous personalities in history. They are similar, like doubles, and looking at such similarities, you understand what the wheel of Samsara is in action. Here is a photo-list of actors and actresses who are like two peas in a pod. Who knows, maybe they are very distant relatives?
Helen Mirren and Queen Elizabeth II
- The Queen 2005
Not many women can hear in their address: "Yes, this is the real queen!" But the actress Helen Mirren can boast of a similar comparison. Her resemblance to the current queen is shocking. The film "The Queen" describes a difficult period in the life of the representatives of the English throne - 1997, in which the favorite of the nation, Princess Diana, died. Many viewers believe that Mirren made the image of Elizabeth more human, closer and more understandable to ordinary people. The queen herself refused to watch the drama in order to never again remember the hard times, which are in question in the film.
Anthony Hopkins and Alfred Hitchcock
- Hitchcock 2012
The film about the cult director and "master of fear" was shot in just a month. The painting was nominated for an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hair. And, I must admit, there was a reason - Anthony Hopkins, who played the main role, became completely different from himself, but very much like Hitchcock! The actor said in an interview that to create an image and a complete resemblance, he was put on makeup every day for two hours. Hopkins refused to put on weight by portraying an obese director, so he had to wear a 10-pound suit on set.
Albert Finney and Winston Churchill
- Churchill (The Gathering Storm), 2002
The transformation of Albert Finney into Winston Churchill is simply amazing! For this role, the actor received a Golden Globe. The film about the legendary politician and deeply lonely man was highly praised by both viewers and film critics. In their opinion, Finn certainly managed to convey not only the appearance of the politician, but also his certain psychological features.
Gary Oldman and Ludwig van Beethoven
- Immortal Beloved 1994
We know the genius composer only from the portraits and stories of his contemporaries, but Oldman managed to achieve a portrait resemblance to his character. In addition, the famous actor in the film independently performed all the musical parts on the piano.
Michelle Williams and Marilyn Monroe
- "7 days and nights with Marilyn" (My Week with Marilyn) 2011
A playful look, great acting potential - these two women have a lot in common. In the black and white poster for the painting, the two actresses are virtually indistinguishable. Stars such as Scarlett Johansson and Kate Hudson claimed the role of Marilyn, but Michelle was chosen. As it turned out, the choice was made correctly. Michelle Williams was awarded the Golden Globe for her transformation into one of the most beautiful women of the twentieth century. And she tried to answer the question that torments many viewers - what is it like to be Marilyn?
Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman
- Man on the Moon 1999
Jim dreamed of this role, he admired Kaufman and to play him meant touching the idol. People who knew Andy claimed that the comedian himself had taken over in Kerry and controlled his body and mind. He moved like Kaufman, smiled like Kaufman, joked like Kaufman, Kerry seemed to have become Kaufman! Years after the release of "Man in the Moon" on the screens, Jim admitted that he could not leave the role, in connection with which he had great psychological problems.
Bruno Ganz and Adolf Hitler
- Bunker (Der Untergang) 2004
The joint project of German, Austrian and Italian filmmakers "Bunker" in 2004 made a splash. This is largely due to the game of Bruno Gantz. He managed to bring to life the image of a distraught and fanatical Hitler, hiding in a bunker just before the end of the war. Gantz did not want to play the Fuhrer until he saw the old film "The Last Act". This picture helped the actor to "see" how to make the image of the leader of the Nazis deep and psychological.
Eddie Redmayne and Stephen Hawking
- The Theory of Everything 2014
It seemed to many that the relatively young actor Eddie Redmayne would not be able to reincarnate as Stephen Hawking, but he managed to prove that his acting potential was more than enough. For his participation in the film, Redmayne won an Academy Award for Best Actor. The creators managed to make a poignant biographical film about the love story of the famous physicist, who suffered from a terrible disease - Lou Goering's disease.
Gary Oldman and Sid Vicious
- Sid and Nancy 1986
Gary Oldman in his youth was insanely similar to the frontman of the rock group Sex Pistols. The biographical drama was appreciated not only by fans of Sid Vicious, but also by people far from his music. This is a story about a musician and the times of "sex, drugs and rock and roll". Initially, the film about Vicious, who died at the age of 21, was to be called "Love Kills."
Val Kilmer and Jim Morrison
- The Doors 1991
Oliver Stone's The Doors was created to tell viewers about the dashing 60s and the insane popularity of Jim Morrison. He was considered an idol and a sex symbol, he was imitated, and he became one of the most important symbols of freedom and rock and roll. Actor Val Kilmer is considered by many to be like a rock musician, as if he were his reincarnation. Kilmer, after participating in the project, almost went downhill. He became so familiar with the image of a rock star that he himself became addicted to drugs and alcohol. Val had to undergo several rehabilitations to return to the world of big cinema.
Cate Blanchett and Bob Dylan
- "I'm not there" (I’m Not There) 2007
It's one thing when actors who are similar to their characters are representatives of the same sex, but when a woman achieves such similarity with a man, it's something amazing! The Todd Haynes film tells the story of the iconic American musician Bob Dylan in six parts. Six different characters represent different periods of the star's life. Kate got the role of Jude - Dylan, who is at the peak of his popularity. Blanchett won Best Supporting Actress a Golden Globe Award for her excellence.
Ashton Kutcher and Steve Jobs
- Jobs: Empire of Seduction (Jobs) 2013
A film dedicated to the creator of the Apple empire was released in 2013. Ashton approached his role thoroughly. He revised a huge number of interviews with the computer mogul in order to completely copy the manner of speech, movement and facial expressions of Jobs. In his desire to make everything perfect, Kutcher went so far as to eat like Steve. This played a cruel joke on the actor - he ended up in the clinic due to problems with the pancreas.
Robert Downey Jr. and Charlie Chaplin
- Chaplin 1992
The film was based on a real life biography of Charlie Chaplin, written in 1964. Robert managed to achieve the maximum resemblance to the great silent film actor and excellent director. The picture covered the entire life and creative path of a little funny man who made a huge contribution to world cinema.
Adrien Brody and Salvador Dali
- Midnight in Paris 2011
Thin facial features, long nose - Adrian Brody and Salvador Dali are really very similar. Make-up artists only needed to add a few extra touches for the Hollywood director to transform into a famous artist. Woody Allen's amazing painting won an Oscar for Best Screenplay. However, the director traditionally did not attend the award ceremony - Alain basically ignores the event.
Meryl Streep and Margaret Thatcher
- The Iron Lady 2011
Meryl Streep played the role of one of the most powerful political figures of our time, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. During his lifetime, Thatcher was called the "Iron Lady". The similarity between the actress and her heroine is obvious. When the picture was released, Margaret did not want to watch the film for a long time, arguing that she did not want a show to be made of her life.
Marion Cotillard and Edith Piaf
- Life in Pink (La môme) 2007
Marion Cotillard managed to convey to the audience a poignant story of a fragile French woman with an amazing voice and a very difficult fate. When watching "Life in Pink" you catch yourself thinking that you do not see the actress, but only Edith Piaf herself. The film managed to show the whole difficult path of this woman - from beggarly youth to love and recognition of the entire world community. Marion won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2007 for her beautiful transformation.
Salma Hayek and Frida Kahlo
- "Frida" 2002
The film about the amazing artist Frida Kahlo was shot in 2002 and immediately received recognition from film critics and ordinary viewers. The story of this strong woman, who had to overcome pain every day, was based on Hayden Herrera's book Biography of Frida Kahlo. Salma Hayek played the famous Mexican artist so realistically that Kahlo's niece gave her a necklace that belonged to Frida during her lifetime.
Morgan Freeman and Nelson Mandela
- Invictus 2009
Freeman and Mandela are not only very similar - they were also very good friends until the politician's death in 2013. Nelson Mandela repeated that Morgan is the only person who can play him on the screen and convey the correct and accurate image. Needless to say, Freeman was approved first for the production of Invictus. The actor said that he was afraid of one thing - that he would be able to convey the peculiarities of accent and movements, but not the charisma that Mandela possesses. The fears of the Hollywood actor were in vain - he received an Oscar for his role in the film.
Stephen Fry and Oscar Wilde
- Wilde 1997
Rounding out our photo-list of actors and actresses who are similar to their characters is the British comedian Stephen Fry, who, like two drops of a water, looks like the greatest English writer and playwright Oscar Wilde. Their similarities are simply amazing! Together with Michael Sheen and Jude Law, they were able to recreate the spirit of the era and tell the audience the story of a subtle and ironic writer and poet.