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Do people say you look more like your mom or your dad? Or maybe it’s a mix — like, you’ve got your dad’s eyes but your mom’s jawline. That doesn't seem to be the case for the sons of these celebrities, though! It's very clear which side of the family they’ve taken after — especially when you look at photos of them next to their dads at the same age.
1. Prince William (toddler) and Prince George (toddler)
The royal family is actually seemingly pretty happy to play up the resemblance between Prince William and his son Prince George. Take this example from 2015, for example.
When little George attended the christening of his sister, Charlotte, in 2015, he had on a red outfit almost identical to the one William had sported when going to see brother Harry in 1984.
2. Jude Law (20s) and Rafferty Law (20s)
If you didn’t know, Rafferty Law is the son of Jude Law and Sadie Frost. He’s also the spitting image of his dad, which the media has very much noticed.
Since becoming a teenager, Rafferty’s been a model, an actor, and a musician. And most likely we will be seeing much more of him in years to come.
3. Dennis Quaid (20s) and Jack Quaid (20s)
Dennis Quaid may be in Esurance commercials now, but the actor has quite the resume. But can his lookalike son, Jack, match him?
He has gone on to his own acting success with titles like The Hunger Games, Scream, and Logan Lucky. He even produces, too! So their similarities will extend beyond looks.
4. Prince Philip (25) and Prince Charles (30)
Prince Philip and Prince Charles had a difficult relationship for much of their lives, but chances are neither would deny that they looked a lot like each other as young men.
And, as it was Philip who tried to prepare Charles for his eventual role as king, Charles probably got a lot of mannerisms from him, too.
5. Tom Hanks (30s) and Colin Hanks (30s)
If you need someone to provide a flashback of a young Tom Hanks for your movie, why not contact his actual son? Colin — the child of Tom and his first wife, Samantha Lewes — is an accomplished actor now.
He’s been in movies including King Kong and won an Emmy nomination for his performance in Fargo. Oh, and he’s also played the iconic Mr. Rogers just like his father has — albeit a comedic version.
6. Morgan Freeman (52) and Alfonso Freeman (51)
Morgan Freeman’s son Alfonso looks so much like him that filmmakers are quick to take advantage. Remember the mugshot of young Red in The Shawshank Redemption? That’s actually Alfonso!
Not only that, but the younger Freeman has appeared in parodies of his dad’s work as well — such as the Robot Chicken version of March of the Penguins.
7. Arnold Schwarzenegger (20s) and Joseph Baena (20s)
A big scandal hit the Schwarzenegger household in 2011. It transpired that the actor had secretly fathered a child named Joseph with his housekeeper Mildred Baena. The fallout was swift, and Arnold’s wife subsequently divorced him.
But the question remains… Surely he couldn’t have possibly thought it would remain a secret for long, since Joseph looks just like him?
8. Stellan Skarsgård (40s) and Alexander Skarsgård (40s)
Stellan Skarsgård is the patriarch of a huge acting family. There are actually eight kids in all — although not all of them followed their dad into the entertainment business.
Out of them all, the one who looks the most like a younger Stellan is the oldest son: Big Little Lies star Alexander.
9. Donald Sutherland (33) and Kiefer Sutherland (31)
Many people nowadays will know Donald Sutherland as the elderly, evil President Snow from The Hunger Games. But look at a picture of him from his younger days and he looks like… well, his son, Kiefer Sutherland.
The pair are so similar, in fact, that they have actually been cast in three movies together — including one where they played parent and child. N'aww!
10. Bob Marley (30s) and Ziggy Marley (30s)
Bob Marley has passed away now, but his musical legacy lives on through his son David “Ziggy” Marley. He also happens to look just like his late father.
In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, the younger man remembered that through watching his father he’d learned a number of things. These included “rehearsal, discipline, a work ethic, and a standard of music.”
11. Damon Wayans Snr. (36) and Damon Wayans Jr. (35)
Not only do Damon Wayans Snr. and Jr. share the same name, but they also happen to share a face.
The latter looks just like his dad in his younger days, but even in the modern-day, they look incredibly alike. And the two actors are happy to play up their likeness for the sake of comedy, too.
12. John Lennon (20s) and Sean Lennon (20s)
Sean Lennon looks quite extraordinarily similar to his late father. But that’s not all: the son of Yoko Ono and John Lennon wants to carry on his parents’ legacy as well.
In 2015 he told The Guardian, “The only reason I’m interested in art and music at all is because of my parents. Respect for them is at the heart of everything I do. It defines me.”
13. Nic Cage (20s) and Weston Cage (20s)
Weston, the oldest son of Nicolas Cage, shares some striking features with his father. Just look at them! It's hard to pinpoint which exact feature completes the uncanny similarity, but the overall effect is frankly haunting!
Although Weston's acting career hasn't picked up, he has found success with the black metal band Eyes of Noctum.
14. Ice Cube (early 20s) and O'Shea Jackson Jr. (early 20s)
Known for his rapping and acting, Ice Cube wasn't always called Ice Cube. Born O'Shea Jackson, he and his son share the same name — and a ton of the same facial features!
O'Shea Jackson Jr. has followed in his famous father's footsteps into acting. With features such as Long Shot, Straight Outta Compton, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters under his belt already, there's no stopping the mini cube.
15. King Charles (late 20s) and Prince William (late 20s)
Maybe you don’t think the then Prince Charles and Prince William look all that alike now, but they certainly used to. All it takes is a smattering of facial hair and the two are almost identical!
Especially when you put pictures of them with beards side by side. Charles sported one during 1976 and William in 2008.
16. Jean-Claude Van Damme (30s) and Kristopher Van Varenberg (30s)
Jean-Claude Van Damme was an action superstar during the '80s and '90s, and it seems like his son Kris caught the action film acting bug as well.
They even fought each other in 2017's Kill 'Em All! Let's just hope the fighting only happens when it's scripted!
17. Clint Eastwood (30s) and Scott Eastwood (30s)
Western star Clint Eastwood is obviously a much older man today — but his actor son Scott looks exactly like his father did when he first shot to fame.
Just to really drive the resemblance home, Scott even dressed up as his dad’s famous character from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Halloween one year.
18. Jack Nicholson (20s) and Ray Nicholson (20s)
Jack Nicholson and his son Ray share those intense and articulate eyebrows. Jack made an award-winning career with the help of those wild brows, and Ray might be able to tap into that same cash cow!
And as it happens, it seems those brows — and Ray's undeniable talent — are already starting to reap rewards for the budding star. His IMDb page is filling up with features and movie appearances as we type.
19. Ryan Philippe (teens) and Deacon Phillippe (teens)
If you saw this photo of Deacon Philippe and his dad in any other context, you’d think they could be twins. The hair, the eyes, and even the dimples — how many similarities can a person have before they're basically a clone?
Deacon has already dipped his toe into the acting pool like his dad, but he's also dabbled in music, too. The possibilities are endless for this bright young spark. And hey, he can definitely pass as a lookalike at a Gosford Park tribute event!
20. Daniel Day-Lewis (32) and Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis (24)
Daniel Day-Lewis may have retired from acting after his role as a prim and proper dress designer in Phantom Thread, but his son looks like he could pay him in the prequel.
Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis has the name to go along with his suave looks.
21. Stephen King (28) and Joe Hill (35)
Stephen King and his son Joe have a whole book's worth of similarities. And we're not just talking short stories.
They both wear glasses, they both have very successful writing careers, and both are invested in all things dark and morbid.
22. Jackie Chan (26) and Jaycee Chan (25)
Jackie Chan made a living out of performing death-defying stunts for action films — and his son Jaycee has got a slice of that pie, too.
He has taken some roles in action films, but he has also remained on the safer side with rom-coms, leaving most of the stunts to the professionals. He's a singer, too!
23. Gary Busey (54) and Jake Busey (49)
Gary Busey became famous for playing movie villains in the '90s — and for being a little on the wild side. It would seem his son is taking a similar path.
Jake acted in Stranger Things as a monstrous force against the main group of heroes.
24. Prince Harry (toddler) and Archie (toddler)
There aren’t tons of pictures out there of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Archie. But from what we have seen of him, it’s pretty clear that he’s going to grow up to look a lot like his dad.
Just look at the shape of their faces — it's uncanny! As Archie has grown up, the royals have maintained a level of secrecy about their youngest. Still, that resemblance can't have gone away overnight.
25. David Bowie (26) and Duncan Jones (47)
Although gone, David Bowie left a legacy behind in the music world. And he left an uncanny lookalike behind, too.
His son Duncan Jones, meanwhile, has gone on to a successful career in filmmaking. Can you see the similarities?
26. Denzel Washington (30s) and John David Washington (30s)
Denzel Washington has acted, directed, and produced many films throughout the years. He's won a vast amount of awards and critics' praise, too.
Now it seems it is his son John David's turn to wow audiences. He starred in BlacKkKlansman and Tenet.
27. Prince William (toddler) and Prince Louis (toddler)
As little Prince Louis grew older and more photographs of him were released, the media began to note how much he looked like a young Prince William.
He even had the same hairstyle that his father had at the same age. Just look at that side sweep!
28. Russell Crowe (29) and Charlie Crowe (18)
If any director ever needs to cast a very young Russell Crowe lookalike for a movie, they’d never need to look any further than Crowe’s own son Charlie.
After all, he’s got dad’s shaggy hair, the smile, and, if need be, the scowl all down to a T.
29. Prince Edward (13) and James, Viscount Severn (11)
Sons tend to resemble their fathers — but not often to this extent. Perhaps it's something to do with the royal males' genes, but there's no denying just how similar these two look.
Prince Edward’s now-teenage son, the 14-year-old James, Viscount Severn, looks almost exactly like his dad did at the same age.
30. Cristiano Ronaldo (teens) and Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (teens)
International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has a mini-me — and one whom he’s named after himself.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born in 2010, but the identity of the little boy’s mother has apparently never been made public.
31. Mike Tyson (20) and Miguel Tyson (17)
Mike Tyson has fathered no less than eight offspring, but the child he perhaps looks most like is his teenage son Miguel.
Oh, and back when Miguel was just a baby, Tyson wanted him to be a fighter one day.
32. James Caan (30) and Scott Caan (30)
James Caan, famous for being one of the Corleones of The Godfather series, had a signature tough-guy face.
And he is remembered in the face of his son, Scott, who enjoyed a ten-year run in Hawaii Five-0 — on which his father cameoed.
33. Michael J. Fox (20s) and Sam Fox (20s)
If they ever make a fourth Back to the Future movie — fingers crossed — then Michael J. Fox could easily relinquish the role of Marty McFly to son Sam.
Okay, so Sam’s a little bit taller than his dad, but then it’s easy enough to suspend disbelief when it comes to that time-traveling DeLorean, so why not?
34. Reese Witherspoon (teens) and Ava Phillippe (teens)
Reese Witherspoon’s kid with Ryan Phillippe doesn’t look so much like her daughter as a clone of her younger self. Ava is in her 20s now and is the spitting image of Reese when she was that age.
Unsurprisingly, Ava is a model at the moment, but she could also recreate her mom’s old acting performances and no one would be any the wiser.
35. Pierce Brosnan (30) and Paris Brosnan (20)
These photos of Pierce Brosnan and his son at a similar age are where the resemblance really becomes apparent. It feels like the former 007 has traveled back in time to speak to his past self!
And if his present looks are anything to go by, Paris Brosnan is sure to maintain his handsome appearance for some years yet.
36. Johnny Depp (25) and Jack Depp (18)
Johnny Depp’s son, Jack, definitely appears to have inherited the kind of strong jawline that made his dad such a pin-up back in his heyday.
And he’s also sporting the wavy locks his Depp regularly modeled. He really is a chip off the old block.
37. Robin Wright (28) and Dylan Frances Penn (28)
Robin Wright had a daughter with Sean Penn back in the day, and her name is Dylan Penn. She’s followed her parents into acting, so you might have already seen her in movies.
The star was in 2016’s Elvis and Nixon for one thing. And if you did see her, you probably thought for just a second, “Wait, is that Robin Wright?”
38. Kate Moss (teens) and Lila Moss (teens)
There’s a whole new generation of supermodels coming soon. Kate Moss has a daughter called Lila Grace Moss Hack, and she’s clearly inherited her mother’s beauty.
In fact, Lila was first scouted as a model at the age of only 14 – the exact same age her mom was when she got her first modeling job.
39. Meryl Streep (30s) and Mamie Gummer (30s)
Meryl Streep — a woman considered one of the greatest performers of her generation — has a lookalike daughter called Mamie Gummer. Unsurprisingly, Mamie played Meryl’s kid in the 2015 movie Ricki and the Flash.
And Mamie has proudly said that she resembles her mother in beliefs as well as looks.
40. Demi Moore (19) and Rumer Willis (19)
Demi Moore has three daughters with the equally famous Bruce Willis, but the one who looks most like her is Rumer. Just take a look, that beautiful black hair is exactly the same!
Rumer and her mom have had some ups and downs over the years, but these days their relationship seems stronger than ever.
41. Jayne Mansfield (20s) and Mariska Hargitay (20s)
Jayne Mansfield was killed in a 1967 car accident at the age of just 34. But Jayne’s legacy lives on in her actress daughter, Mariska Hargitay.
In 2018 Mariska told People, “Someone once said about [remembering] my mother, ‘All you have to do is look in the mirror.’ She’s with me still.”
42. Kim Basinger (20s) and Ireland Baldwin (20s)
These pics of Kim Basinger and Ireland Baldwin at the same age serve well to highlight what a great career Ireland has in front of her.
Every day the young model seems to grow more into her mother’s famous good looks. And having Alec Baldwin as her father shouldn’t dent her prospects in Hollywood, either.
43. Christie Brinkley (23) and Sailor Brinkley-Cook (22)
Sailor Brinkley-Cook is the daughter of supermodel Christie Brinkley, and she’s using the family resemblance to her full advantage.
In August 2020 Sailor posted some summer shots on Instagram, and she wore a swimsuit very similar to one her mother posed in back in 1977. And as you might imagine, fans of both women went nuts.
44. Courtney Love (20s) and Frances Bean (20s)
Mother-daughter duo Courtney Love and Frances Bean aren’t only alike in looks, but in fashion sense as well. Yes, both of them frequently rock the gothic aesthetic. But their relationship has been a complicated one.
Since both are obviously connected via Frances’ father, the late Kurt Cobain, tragedy looms large in their lives.
45. Yolanda Hadid (22) and Gigi Hadid (20)
No doubt you’ve heard of the model Gigi Hadid, but do you know where she got her good looks from? She inherited them from her mother: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid.
And these two snaps of both women in their heyday spells some very good news for Gigi’s own baby daughter.
46. Vanessa Paradis (20s) and Lily-Rose Depp (20s)
Lily-Rose Depp was set from the start. Not only is her father the world-famous Hollywood A-lister Johnny Depp, but her mother is also the beautiful Vanessa Paradis.
If these photographs of them at the same age are anything to go by, Lily-Rose has a great career in modeling ahead of her. In fact, she’s already started.
47. Phylicia Rashād (20s) and Condola Rashād (20s)
Phylicia Rashād played Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show, and the star has an adult daughter who looks identical to how she once did. They also have a lot in common.
Condola Rashād is an actress, too — you know her from the show Billions — and she has a middle name that matches her mother’s first as well. It’s Phylea.
48. Susan Sarandon (30s) and Eva Amurri Martino (30s)
Did you know that Susan Sarandon’s lookalike daughter is also an actress? In fact, Eva Amurri Martino credits her mother with indirectly assisting in her own Hollywood career. In 2019 she told the Yahoo!
Finance website, “I think [my mother] really unapologetically... went after what she needed to be fulfilled. So it was nice to just have that example.”
49. Lisa Bonet (20s) and Zoe Kravitz (20s)
Actress Zoe Kravitz looks a lot like her mother, Lisa Bonet, did when she was young. But the two women actually still look very alike — despite both obviously being older now.
In February 2016 Hello! magazine noted, “The pair may be eligible for the most convincing mother-daughter lookalikes in Hollywood.”
50. Minnie Riperton (20s) and Maya Rudolph (20s)
These photos of Minnie Riperton and Maya Rudolph were taken in 1977 and 2002, respectively. As you can see, they look more like sisters than mother and daughter.
Sadly, Minnie died of breast cancer at the age of 31, and thus she didn’t see a lot of her daughter’s success. Maya now works with breast cancer charities to raise awareness and support.
51. Candace Cameron Bure (16) and Natasha Bure (15)
These pics show 16-year-old Candace Cameron Bure and her daughter Natasha at 15. There’s a pretty strong family resemblance, right? Natasha is starting out as an actress, too.
In 2019 Natasha said of her mother, “She knows that I definitely want to be my own person. But I am the type of person who always asks her because I do want her advice...”
52. Diana Ross (29) and Tracee Ellis Ross (29)
Tracee Ellis Ross — the daughter of megastar Diana Ross — was cast to play a Diana-like singing sensation in the 2020 film The High Note.
She told USA Today that year, “I just wanted to make sure [my character’s] hair didn’t look like we were consciously trying to make me look like my mom because we weren’t.” Yet there’s no denying Tracee looks a lot like her mother.
53. Blythe Danner (30s) and Gwyneth Paltrow (30s)
Gwyneth Paltrow’s father was the director and producer Bruce Paltrow. But she inherited her good looks and blonde hair from her mother: actress Blythe Danner.
And these photographs of them at the same age prove that beyond reproach. Those great genes also seem to have been passed down to Gwyneth’s daughter Apple, too.
54. Kennya Baldwin (20s) and Hailey Baldwin (20s)
Model Hailey Baldwin — who you might also know as Mrs. Justin Bieber — seems to have gotten her good looks from her mother, Kennya Baldwin.
Kennya is actually a graphic designer rather than a model, but she could probably have become one. Putting an old snap of her next to one of Hailey proves it.
55. Lesly Sajak (25) and Maggie Sajak (25)
Maggie Sajak is Pat Sajak’s daughter, and she’s gradually becoming a star. Maggie is a country music singer and has appeared on her dad’s show Wheel of Fortune… Oh, and obviously she’s beautiful as well.
She inherited her looks from her mother, Lesly, who once upon a time was a model for Playboy.
56. Goldie Hawn (20s) and Kate Hudson (20s)
In April 2020 Kate Hudson posted a throwback picture of herself on Instagram… yet her followers wanted to talk about her mother instead. One person commented, “Gosh, you look so much like your momma in this picture!
Two beautiful ladies!” And they were right, of course. Kate looks just like a younger version of her mom, Goldie Hawn.
57. Jerry Hall (20) and Georgia May Jagger (20)
Georgia May Jagger really hit the genetic jackpot. Her parents, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, were both famously beautiful people. Her mother’s DNA seems to have just won over, though.
And in a 2019 interview with the website Footwear News, Georgia named her mom as her style icon, saying, “She’s so unafraid to express herself.”
58. Rhea Perlman (30s) and Grace DeVito (30s)
Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito are one of the most beloved couples in Hollywood, and they have three children together. These kids — all adults now — are called Grace, Lucy, and Jake.
And Grace happens to look a lot like her mother did at the same age. Surely, if there’s a Cheers reboot, she’s the one to call.