They say everyone has a twin, but these celebrity look-alikes from history take it to a whole new level! From Civil War soldiers to revolutionary leaders, these modern stars bear an uncanny resemblance to people from the past.
24. Nicolas Cage and His Civil War Twin
Nicolas Cage may be known for his dramatic roles, but this old photograph of a Civil War-era man makes it seem like he’s been acting for centuries! Could it be reincarnation or just a crazy coincidence?
23. Peter Dinklage and Sebastian de Morra
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage shares an eerie resemblance to Sebastian de Morra, a court jester in 17th-century Spain. The resemblance is so striking, you’d think he stepped right out of a Velázquez painting!
22. Jimmy Fallon and Mahir Çayan
Late-night host Jimmy Fallon looks like a mirror image of Mahir Çayan, a Turkish revolutionary from the 1970s. Take away the mustache, and you might think you’re looking at a vintage Tonight Show promo!
21. Orlando Bloom and Nicolae Grigorescu
Pirates of the Caribbean heartthrob Orlando Bloom has a historical doppelgänger in Nicolae Grigorescu, a famous Romanian painter from the 1800s. Maybe Captain Jack Sparrow wasn’t the only one with a past life!
20. Jay-Z and a Man from 1933
This Harlem street photograph from 1933 shows a man who looks shockingly similar to rapper Jay-Z. The resemblance is so strong that some fans joke he’s a time traveler!
19. Justin Timberlake and an Old-Time Criminal
Before he was bringing sexy back, Justin Timberlake may have been committing crimes—or at least that’s what this old mugshot suggests! The resemblance is undeniable, right down to the signature goatee.
18. John Travolta and a Civil War Man
Did John Travolta fight in the Civil War? This 19th-century photograph suggests he might have! Interestingly, Travolta, a Scientologist, believes in reincarnation—so maybe he’s onto something?
17. Matthew McConaughey and Dr. Andrew Sanders
Alright, alright, alright! Matthew McConaughey has a historical twin in Dr. Andrew Sanders, an 1800s gentleman whose great-great-grandson couldn’t believe the resemblance!
16. Ellen DeGeneres and Henry David Thoreau
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres may have been a poet and philosopher in another life! Her striking similarity to Henry David Thoreau, the famed 19th-century writer, has fans doing a double take.
