The similarity between these celebrities and their historical counterparts is truly astonishing! You’ll be stunned by how closely these modern stars mirror figures from the past.
24. Nicolas Cage and a Civil War Era Man
Actor Nicolas Cage seems to have a look-alike who lived during the Civil War era.
23. Peter Dinklage and Sebastian de Morra
Actor Peter Dinklage shares an uncanny resemblance to Sebastian de Morra, a 17th-century Spanish court jester.
22. Jimmy Fallon and Mahir Cayan
Comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon looks remarkably like a clean-shaven version of Turkish revolutionary Mahir Çayan.
21. Orlando Bloom and Nicolae Grigorescu
Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom bears a striking resemblance to Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu, who lived from 1838 to 1907.
20. Jay-Z and a Man from the 1930s
Rapper Jay-Z seems to have a historical doppelgänger in this 1933 photo from Harlem.
19. Justin Timberlake and an Old-Time Criminal
Pop star Justin Timberlake looks remarkably similar to a man from an old-time mugshot, with similar facial features and a goatee.
18. John Travolta and a Man from the 1800s
Could John Travolta have been this Civil War-era man in a past life? He seems to have a strong resemblance to him.
17. Matthew McConaughey and Dr. Andrew Sanders
The great-great-grandson of Dr. Andrew Sanders found an 1800s photo that looked exactly like actor Matthew McConaughey, and we have to agree!
16. Ellen DeGeneres and Henry David Thoreau
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres bears a surprising resemblance to 19th-century poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau.
15. Queen Latifah and Zora Neale Hurston
Rapper and actress Queen Latifah looks just like late writer Zora Neale Hurston, known for her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
14. Mesut Ozil and Enzo Ferrari
German soccer star Mesut Ozil bears an uncanny resemblance to the late race car driver Enzo Ferrari.
13. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rose Wilder Lane
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal looks strikingly similar to journalist and women’s rights leader Rose Wilder Lane.
12. Conan O’Brien and Marshall Twitchell
Talk show host Conan O’Brien shares a remarkable likeness with Marshall Twitchell, a man from the Civil War era.
11. Sylvester Stallone and Pope Gregory IX
Sylvester Stallone, best known as Rocky Balboa, looks a lot like Pope Gregory IX, who lived in Italy during the 1200s.
10. Andrew Garfield and Leon Trotsky
Spiderman actor Andrew Garfield may not appreciate his resemblance to the late Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky, but it’s hard to deny the similarity.
9. Rupert Grint and Sir David Wilkie
Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter franchise bears a strong resemblance to young Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie, who lived from 1785 to 1841.
8. Channing Tatum and a WWI Soldier
Channing Tatum has a historical doppelgänger who resembles him strikingly, especially in the eyes—an uncanny look-alike from World War I.
7. Sacha Baron Cohen and Joseph Stalin
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, especially in his Borat persona, has a striking resemblance to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
6. Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou
The legendary Oprah Winfrey resembles her mentor, civil rights activist and poet Maya Angelou—it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart in photos.
5. Shia LaBeouf and Albert Einstein
Actor Shia LaBeouf has a remarkable resemblance to a young Albert Einstein, though the similarities end with their looks.
4. Michael Cera and a Painted Spanish Lady
Actor Michael Cera is the male version of a Spanish woman painted in the 1940s, a striking historical likeness.
3. Zach Galifianakis and Louis Vuitton
Comedian Zach Galifianakis bears a striking resemblance to French fashion icon Louis Vuitton.
2. Keanu Reeves and Louis-Maurice Boutet
Keanu Reeves, known for his role in The Matrix, looks eerily similar to French painter Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel.
1. Alec Baldwin and Millard Fillmore
Alec Baldwin is an uncanny look-alike of Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, who served from 1850 to 1853.