Celebrities you probably didn't know had a twin
These celebrities have twins you've probably never heard about
There are lots of celebrity twins that are well known to us all, like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen or Dylan and Cole Sprouse. Arguably, the most recognizable "twin" on-screen is none other than James Andrew Eric Phelps and Oliver Martyn John Phelps — the actors who played Fred and George Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' film series. But there are some celebrities with twins that you may not be aware of, so we have brought you a list of 10 such sibling pairs.
Scarlett Johansson and Hunter Johansson
Scarlett Johansson's twin brother Hunter is a regular at her red-carpet events and also shares her love of politics and charity. He served on President Obama's re-election campaign and as a community organizer for Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. Hunter Johansson is currently the CEO and Founder of Solar Responders, a non-profit saving lives with renewable energy.
Aaron Carter and Angel Carter
The late Backstreet Boy singer Aaron Carter shared a tumultuous relationship with his twin sister Angel in recent years. The duo had starred in a reality TV show in 2006 called 'House of Carters', which only lasted one season. After Aaron's death in November 2022, Angel posted on Instagram, "I loved you beyond measure. You will be missed dearly. My funny, sweet Aaron, I have so many memories of you and I, and I promise to cherish them. I know you’re at peace now. I will carry you with me until the day I die and get to see you again.”
Rami Malek and Sami Malek
The 'Bohemian Rhapsody' star's identical twin brother Sami is an English and American Sign Language teacher in Los Angeles. The actor has revealed in interviews that he used to switch places with his brother, helping him pass a Greek studies class and earn his degree at UCLA. The two even sound alike, based on an Access Hollywood interview backstage at the 2019 Oscars.
Ashton Kutcher and Michael Kutcher
Ashton Kutchr's twin brother Michael was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before he was in kindergarten. He became a public speaker for The Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Donate Life, sharing his stories with the Center for Disease Control as well as the National Institute of Health. Throughout the journey, Ashton has been the biggest supporter of Michael.
Shawn Ashmore and Aaron Ashmore
'X-Men' star Shawn Ashmore's identical twin brother Aaron is not only an actor but has a superhero connection as well. While Shawn is known for playing Iceman in the 'X-Men' films and Lamplighter on season two of Prime Video’s 'The Boys', Aaron played Jimmy Olsen in Smallville. He is also known for his roles in 'Veronica Mars' and 'Locke & Key'.
Giovanni Ribisi and Marissa Ribisi
'Friends' actor Giovanni Ribisi's twin sister, Marissa Ribisi, is best known for her role in 'Dazed and Confused'. Giovanni has also starred in the 'Ted' films, 'Saving Private Ryan', as well as the show 'Sneaky Pete'.
Ronde Barber and Tiki Barber
The American football star twins Ronda and Tiki Barber were born in April 1975. Ronde, a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, retired from the NFL in 2013. Tiki was a running back for the New York Giants but retired to become a television personality. The twins have co-written a book together and appeared in a celebrity showdown edition of Masterchef.
Laverne Cox and M Lamar
'Orange is the New Black' star Laverne Cox's twin brother, M Lamar, also appeared in the series, playing his sister's character, Sophia Burset, in two flashback scenes of her pre-transition state. Lamar shares his sister's love of entertainment and is a composer, musician, and is a goth style icon.
Noah Schnapp and Chloe Schnapp
'Stranger Things' actor Noah Schnapp's twin sister Chloe Schanpp is famous for her TikTok. Noah makes regular appearances on Chloe's tiktoks when she isn't making dance videos or vlogs with friends. Chloee is also seen on Noah's social media in throwback pictures.
Vin Diesel and Paul Sinclair Vincent
Vin Diesel's fraternal twin brother, Paul Sinclair Vincent, worked as a sound editor on the 1995 film 'Multi-Facial', in which his brother starred. At present, Paul has completely stepped away from the entertainment industry to focus on his children and family.