Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had a Twin

Twins pop up in every corner of entertainment, from movie stars to musicians to TV favorites. Sometimes both siblings choose the spotlight, and sometimes one builds a quiet career away from it. Either way, the family connection often shows up in small ways on sets, at premieres, and in behind the scenes credits.

This list brings together well known names whose twins are less visible. You will find fraternal and identical pairs, siblings who have worked together on screen, and others who focus on fields like education, conservation, fashion, and post production. Each entry includes concrete details about the twin and how their paths have crossed.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson has a twin brother named Hunter Johansson. They were born in New York City to the same parents on the same day and grew up with two older siblings. Hunter has appeared with Scarlett at public events and has supported community initiatives and voter engagement projects.

Hunter has worked in politics and nonprofit efforts and has kept most of his professional life outside of film. He has also contributed to charitable campaigns and civic outreach where logistics and organizing skills are important.

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother is Michael Kutcher. They were born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended the same schools before Ashton left for modeling and acting work. Michael has done public speaking that centers on health advocacy and organ donation.

Michael has worked in business development roles and supports organizations that promote accessibility and inclusion. He has appeared with Ashton at fundraisers and awareness events that benefit medical research and donor registration.

Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen has a fraternal twin sister named Patrícia Bündchen. They were born in Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil and started modeling courses together as teens. While Gisele became one of the most recognizable fashion figures, Patrícia has often worked on the management and coordination side.

Patrícia has assisted with event planning, brand meetings, and administrative tasks connected to campaigns. She has traveled with Gisele for fashion commitments and family projects and has taken part in philanthropic efforts related to environmental causes in Brazil.

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel’s twin brother is Paul Vincent. They grew up in New York and both developed an interest in film production. Paul has worked behind the scenes on projects where editing and post production work shape the final cut.

Paul has maintained a low public profile while contributing to technical aspects of filmmaking. He has supported Vin’s projects by staying focused on craft areas like sound and picture and by collaborating with crews during post production schedules.

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland has a twin sister named Rachel Sutherland. Both were born in London to actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas and later moved to Canada. Rachel chose to work behind the camera where production teams handle schedules, budgets, and delivery.

Rachel has built a career in Canadian film and television as a producer and post production supervisor. She has credits on series where coordination among departments is essential, and she remains an active member of the screen industry community.

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton had an identical twin sister named Leslie Hamilton Freas. Leslie worked as a nurse and also appeared in specific scenes of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ where a twin was needed for mirror and split screen shots. The production used the twin match to achieve practical effects in camera.

Leslie continued her nursing career for many years and kept her personal life away from film publicity. Her contribution to the sequel is documented in production notes where doubles and stand ins are listed for key sequences involving visual tricks.

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox’s identical twin brother is the artist and musician M. Lamar. He portrayed the pre transition version of her character in early scenes of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ where the storyline required family resemblance. The casting allowed the series to depict the character’s history with continuity.

M. Lamar has released music and performance works that combine opera, metal, and visual art. He presents his projects in galleries and performance spaces and publishes recordings that reflect his multidisciplinary approach.

Rami Malek

Rami Malek has an identical twin brother named Sami Malek. They were born in Los Angeles to Egyptian parents and share the same birthday. Rami pursued acting while Sami entered education and has worked in teaching roles.

Sami has kept his classroom focus and participates in school programs that support student learning. The brothers have occasionally appeared together at events that celebrate family milestones and cultural heritage.

Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette has a twin brother named Wade Morissette. They were born in Ottawa and both developed musical interests early on. While Alanis built an international recording career, Wade blended music with yoga and kirtan traditions.

Wade has released albums and teaches workshops where chant and mindfulness are central. He tours with events that bring together community singing and wellness practices and collaborates with practitioners in the yoga space.

Jon Heder

Jon Heder has an identical twin brother named Dan Heder. They grew up in Oregon and studied animation and film related subjects. Dan moved into visual effects and animation where pipeline work and shot production are core tasks.

Dan has credits at studios that service live action and animated projects. He contributes to departments that build assets, simulate effects, and composite final images, and he supports teams that deliver sequences on deadline.

Eva Green

Eva Green has a fraternal twin sister named Joy Green. They were born in Paris and are daughters of actor Marlène Jobert and dentist Walter Green. Eva pursued acting in theater and film while Joy chose a private life outside of entertainment.

Joy has maintained residence in France and directs her energy toward family and local commitments. She does not participate in publicity tours or film festivals and keeps a minimal public footprint.

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes has a twin brother named Jacob Fiennes. Both are part of a large creative family that includes actor Ralph Fiennes and director Martha Fiennes. Joseph trained for stage and screen and Jacob built a career in land management and conservation.

Jacob works in habitat restoration and species protection in the United Kingdom. His projects involve coordination with estates, farmers, and environmental groups to support biodiversity and sustainable countryside practices.

Parker Posey

Parker Posey has a fraternal twin brother named Christopher Posey. They were born in Baltimore and later moved south during childhood. Parker studied drama and began booking independent film roles while Christopher pursued law.

Christopher has worked as an attorney and keeps a professional life that is separate from movie sets and premieres. He has occasionally appeared with family at significant events but does not seek entertainment industry work.

Nicholas Brendon

Nicholas Brendon has an identical twin brother named Kelly Donovan. Kelly appeared as a stand in and double on episodes of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ when the production needed matching shots. The arrangement helped the series complete scenes that required two versions of the same character.

Kelly has additional behind the scenes credits and has balanced acting related work with other pursuits outside of television. He keeps a limited public presence and focuses on projects that interest him.

Olly Murs

Olly Murs has a twin brother named Ben Murs. They were born in Essex and attended the same schools before Olly’s music career began on a television talent show. Ben has worked outside the music industry and has kept his career private.

Ben’s professional roles have included positions in business settings in the United Kingdom. He maintains a low media profile while living away from the performance circuit that surrounds touring and recording.

Siva Kaneswaran

Siva Kaneswaran of The Wanted has a twin brother named Kumar Kaneswaran. They were born in Dublin to parents of Irish and Sri Lankan heritage. Siva entered pop music and modeling, and Kumar also modeled in campaigns that needed twins.

Kumar has done print and runway assignments and has explored creative work that suits fashion and commercial photography. He balances modeling with personal projects and remains based between Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Daryl Sabara

Daryl Sabara has an identical twin brother named Evan Sabara. Both worked in entertainment when they were young, and Evan contributed voice roles on animated projects while Daryl acted in live action features like ‘Spy Kids’. The brothers have appeared together at fan conventions and cast reunions.

Evan has continued doing voice work and production assistance on selected titles. He keeps most of his professional activity behind the microphone and supports post production teams where scheduling and ADR are organized.

Noah Schnapp

Noah Schnapp has a twin sister named Chloe Schnapp. They were born in New York and grew up in Westchester County. Noah began acting after school programs and made his breakthrough on the series ‘Stranger Things’.

Chloe has built a presence on social media and has pursued studies in business related fields. She collaborates with brands on content and maintains channels that feature lifestyle and travel posts.

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini has a twin sister named Isotta Ingrid Rossellini. They were born in Rome to actor Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini. Isabella became an actor and model and later added roles as a writer and producer.

Isotta is a scholar and author who has taught literature and film at universities. She contributes essays and lectures that cover Italian culture and cinema, and she participates in academic conferences and publishing.

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi has a twin sister named Marissa Ribisi. Both were born in Los Angeles and entered acting as children. Giovanni moved into film and television roles and Marissa appeared in projects like ‘Dazed and Confused’.

Marissa has also written screenplays and worked in fashion and design. She keeps a varied creative profile that includes writing credits and entrepreneurial ventures alongside her on screen work.

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