Celebrities With Uncanny Cartoon Doppelgängers
Every so often, a celebrity photo lines up perfectly with a character who exists only in animation. When the features match this closely, the comparison becomes impossible to ignore. Here are a few pairings that fans love pointing out, mostly because the resemblance hits harder than anyone expects.
Steve Harvey And Mr. Potato Head
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A wide open grin from Mr. Potato Head looks suspiciously close to Steve Harvey posing for a headshot. The smooth head, bold mustache, and dramatic expressions create a match that people rarely overlook.
Nicki Minaj And Mrs. Potato Head
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A single photo from Nicki Minaj’s early music-video era can send people straight to Mrs. Potato Head. Here, the resemblance is impossible to miss. Fans love how both looks lean into color and personality, which keeps the side-by-side edits in steady rotation.
Jason Momoa And Scar
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A side-angle photo of Jason Momoa can remind people of Scar’s dramatic look from The Lion King. The hair, the sharp lines in his face, and the way he holds his expression create a resemblance that feels almost accidental.
Ed Sheeran And Chuckie Finster
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Ed Sheeran’s round glasses and ginger features often call Chuckie Finster to mind. There’s something about his gentle expression that lines up with the Rugrats character in a strangely spot-on way. Whenever he shows up in bold frames, the comparison surfaces again as if everyone just unlocked an old childhood memory.
Elisabeth Moss And Babs
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A wide-eyed Elisabeth Moss close-up carries the same “slightly startled but sweet” energy that made Babs so lovable. The open expression, rounded eyes, and soft smile create a match that fans latch onto quickly. The contrast between Moss’s intense roles and Babs’s cheerful personality only makes the resemblance more entertaining.
Linda Hunt And Edna Mode
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People often connect Linda Hunt with Edna Mode for reasons that go beyond looks. Hunt has a signature style and a commanding energy that instantly reminds fans of the animated fashion genius. Once Pixar confirmed she helped inspire the character, the comparison stopped feeling like a coincidence and more like a fun inside detail everyone had been right about all along.
John Legend And Arthur Read
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A calm, round-faced photo of John Legend often reminds people of Arthur’s simple, friendly expression. The gentle eyes and relaxed smile create a smooth visual connection to the PBS character. Award-season screenshots often revive the meme because the likeness feels familiar, warm, and surprisingly natural.
Leslie David Baker And Cleveland Brown
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That steady, understated expression Leslie David Baker mastered on “The Office” matches Cleveland Brown’s look almost perfectly. Both share a laid-back presence and rounded features that make side-by-side edits popular. Fans enjoy the comparison because the vibe and expression align so closely without any effort.
Jake Gyllenhaal And Alex The Lion
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A bright grin in a photo of Jake Gyllenhaal immediately brings Alex the Lion into the conversation. Promotional appearances often fuel the resemblance even more as the cheerful energy, sharp jawline, and lively eyes line up with the DreamWorks character in a way fans can’t resist pointing out.
Will Poulter And Sid Phillips
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Years ago, Will Poulter’s teen-era grin and spiky haircut made the Sid Phillips comparison impossible to ignore. Fans loved how perfectly his early interviews matched the mischievous kid from “Toy Story,” right down to the expression. As his style evolved, the resemblance faded, which only made the old side-by-sides even more amusing.