Hollywood has always loved a good double-take. While some stars played twins on screen, others did not need camera tricks. They have a real-life twin, either identical or fraternal, who grew up alongside them long before fame entered the picture. From sitcom legends to blockbuster icons, these stars from the ’70s through the ’90s share their birthday with someone who looks a lot like them, or at least shares the same DNA.
Linda Hamilton
The Terminator star has an identical twin sister named Leslie Hamilton Freas. Leslie even served as her body double in Terminator 2: Judgment Day for scenes that required two Sarah Connors on screen.
Ashton Kutcher
Although his rise to fame came in the late ’90s with That ’70s Show, Ashton Kutcher has a fraternal twin brother, Michael. Michael was born with cerebral palsy and later became an advocate for organ donation and disability awareness.
Kiefer Sutherland
The ’80s heartthrob from The Lost Boys has a twin sister, Rachel Sutherland. While Kiefer chose acting, Rachel built a career behind the scenes as a television post-production supervisor.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson, who began acting as a child in the ’90s, has a fraternal twin brother named Hunter Johansson. He occasionally accompanied her to red carpet events during her early career.
Vin Diesel
Before becoming an action star, Vin Diesel grew up with a fraternal twin brother, Paul Vincent. Paul works in film editing rather than acting.
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Giovanni Ribisi
The character actor known for his work in ’90s film and television has an identical twin sister, Marissa Ribisi. She is also an actress and appeared in several projects during the same era.
Parker Posey
A staple of ’90s independent cinema, Parker Posey has a fraternal twin brother named Christopher Posey.
Rami Malek
Although his breakout role came later, Rami Malek began acting in the ’90s and has an identical twin brother, Sami Malek, who works as a teacher.
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Jon Heder
Best known for Napoleon Dynamite, Jon Heder has an identical twin brother named Dan Heder. Dan works behind the scenes in visual effects and animation.
Gisele Bündchen
The supermodel, who rose to prominence in the late ’90s, has a fraternal twin sister named Patricia Bündchen. Patricia has worked closely with Gisele in business ventures.
Alanis Morissette
The singer-songwriter who defined much of the ’90s music scene has a fraternal twin brother named Wade Morissette. He later became known for his work in yoga and spiritual teaching.
Joseph Fiennes
The Shakespeare in Love actor, who gained recognition in the late ’90s, has a fraternal twin brother named Jacob Fiennes. Jacob pursued a career in conservation rather than entertainment.
Aaron Carter
The late ’90s pop star had a fraternal twin sister, Angel Carter, who also pursued modeling and music at various points.
Eva Green
The French actress, who began working in the late ’90s, has a fraternal twin sister named Joy Green. Joy chose a private life outside of acting.
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Growing up as a twin means sharing birthdays, milestones, and childhood memories. For these stars, it also meant stepping into fame with someone who knew them long before the cameras arrived. Some twins stayed out of the spotlight. Others carved out careers of their own. If you loved this content, check out 14 Celebrities Whose Real Lives Were Nothing Like Their Public Image, or 15 Celebrities With Genius-Level IQs.
