See Celebrities Side-by-Side with Their Lookalike Contest Winner, from Timothée Chalamet to Drake

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal and Dev Patel.Photo:Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage; John Phillips/Getty; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage; John Phillips/Getty; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Spot the difference between these celebrities and their lookalike contest winners.

SinceTimothée Chalametcrashedhis own lookalike contestin New York City, copycat competitions for other male stars likePaul Mescal,Dev Patel,Zayn Malikand more have popped up across the country. From San Francisco to Philadelphia and Austin, Texas, large crowds have gathered to anoint celebrity döppelgangers — with hotly debated results.

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Timothée Chalamet’s Lookalike, Miles Mitchell

Mitchelllater metChalamet at a screening of the actor’s latest filmAComplete Unknown, and the pair posed for a photo, to the internet’s amusement.

02of 09Paul Mescal’s Lookalike, Jack Wall O’ReillyPaul Mescal and Jack Wall O’Reilly.John Phillips/Getty; Liam Murphy/AlamyThe search for Paul Mescal’s lookalike in Dublin, Ireland, ended with Jack Wall O’Reilly claiming the crown. Wall O’Reilly recited a line from Mescal’sNormal Peopleto uproarious applause, and he later told theIrish Independent, “I’m very proud, it’s been a good buzz.““I’ll try and see Paul at the [Gladiator II] premiere tonight,” Wall O’Reilly added. “I hope he’s doing all right, he’s got a very busy schedule. I’d love to sit down and have a coffee or a pint with him.”

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Paul Mescal’s Lookalike, Jack Wall O’Reilly

Paul Mescal and Jack Wall O’Reilly.John Phillips/Getty; Liam Murphy/Alamy

John Phillips/Getty; Liam Murphy/Alamy

The search for Paul Mescal’s lookalike in Dublin, Ireland, ended with Jack Wall O’Reilly claiming the crown. Wall O’Reilly recited a line from Mescal’sNormal Peopleto uproarious applause, and he later told theIrish Independent, “I’m very proud, it’s been a good buzz.”

“I’ll try and see Paul at the [Gladiator II] premiere tonight,” Wall O’Reilly added. “I hope he’s doing all right, he’s got a very busy schedule. I’d love to sit down and have a coffee or a pint with him.”

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Dev Patel’s Lookalike, Jaipreet Hundal

Dev Patel and Jaipreet Hundal.Dave J Hogan/Getty; Jaipreet Hundal

Dave J Hogan/Getty; Jaipreet Hundal

The Bay Area united to find Dev Patel’s lookalike in San Francisco — and San Jose, California, resident Jaipreet Hundal came out on top. He won a small prize of $50, flowers and a monkey statue.

“My girlfriend hypes me up all the time … she always says I look like Dev Patel,” Hundal told theSan Francisco Chronicle. “I didn’t realize I’d actually win.”

In an interview withVarietyat the Red Sea International Film Festival, Patel quipped that he thinks he “would have lost” his own lookalike contest.

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Zayn Malik’s Lookalike, Shiv Patel

Zayn Malik and Shiv Patel.Marc Piasecki/WireImage; Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Marc Piasecki/WireImage; Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

The Zayn Malik lookalike contest, held in New York City’s Bushwick neighborhood, won Shiv Patel a free tattoo — and he almost didn’t show up to compete!

05of 09Jason Kelce’s Lookalike, Paul CrossleyJason Kelce and Paul Crossley.Gabriella Ricciardi/MLB Photos via Getty; Philadelphia WingsPhiladelphia Eagles fans found the beloved football center’s clone at a local park, butJason Kelcehad some quibbles with the judging criteria.Kelce commented on the turnout during an appearance on ESPN’sMonday Night Countdown, claiming"any overweight white guy with a beard"can pass as him.“It’s an easy competition. There is absolutely nothing unique about any of these gentlemen other than they are large people with beards,” added Kelce. However, the retired NFL star did change his X profile picture to feature another participantin the contest, whom he called “spot on.”

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Jason Kelce’s Lookalike, Paul Crossley

Jason Kelce and Paul Crossley.Gabriella Ricciardi/MLB Photos via Getty; Philadelphia Wings

Gabriella Ricciardi/MLB Photos via Getty; Philadelphia Wings

Philadelphia Eagles fans found the beloved football center’s clone at a local park, butJason Kelcehad some quibbles with the judging criteria.

Kelce commented on the turnout during an appearance on ESPN’sMonday Night Countdown, claiming"any overweight white guy with a beard"can pass as him.

“It’s an easy competition. There is absolutely nothing unique about any of these gentlemen other than they are large people with beards,” added Kelce. However, the retired NFL star did change his X profile picture to feature another participantin the contest, whom he called “spot on.”

06of 09Jeremy Allen White’s Lookalike, Ben ShabadJeremy Allen White and Ben Shabad.Courtesy of FX; Britton Struthers | @a_brit_in_scotlandHundreds of Chicago residents said “yes, chef,” to therapist Ben Shabad at theJeremy Allen Whitelookalike contest. He told Chicago’s localABCaffiliate that he “felt confident” going into the Humboldt Park competition.“People have been telling me I look like him for a long time. I don’t know if it’s changed my life, but it’s changed my Saturday,” said Shabad, who won a crown, $50 and a pack of cigarettes.

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Jeremy Allen White’s Lookalike, Ben Shabad

Jeremy Allen White and Ben Shabad.Courtesy of FX; Britton Struthers | @a_brit_in_scotland

Courtesy of FX; Britton Struthers | @a_brit_in_scotland

Hundreds of Chicago residents said “yes, chef,” to therapist Ben Shabad at theJeremy Allen Whitelookalike contest. He told Chicago’s localABCaffiliate that he “felt confident” going into the Humboldt Park competition.

“People have been telling me I look like him for a long time. I don’t know if it’s changed my life, but it’s changed my Saturday,” said Shabad, who won a crown, $50 and a pack of cigarettes.

07of 09Harry Styles' Lookalike, Oscar JourneauxHarry Styles and Oscar.Jeff Spicer/Getty; Leon Neal/GettyAnotherOne Directionmember found his double when musician Oscar Journeaux won theHarry Styleslookalike contest in London. Journeaux opted for a classic Styles look with a leather coat, scarf and white tee.“I missed a train once because somebody made me give them an autograph,” he toldVarietyfollowing his victory. “I tried to convince him I wasn’t [Styles], but he wasn’t having it.”

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Harry Styles' Lookalike, Oscar Journeaux

Harry Styles and Oscar.Jeff Spicer/Getty; Leon Neal/Getty

Jeff Spicer/Getty; Leon Neal/Getty

AnotherOne Directionmember found his double when musician Oscar Journeaux won theHarry Styleslookalike contest in London. Journeaux opted for a classic Styles look with a leather coat, scarf and white tee.

“I missed a train once because somebody made me give them an autograph,” he toldVarietyfollowing his victory. “I tried to convince him I wasn’t [Styles], but he wasn’t having it.”

08of 09Glen Powell’s Lookalike, Max BraunsteinGlen Powell and Max Braunstein.Monica Schipper/FilmMagic; Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesDue to his filming schedule,Glen Powellcouldn’t pop intoa lookalike contestin his hometown of Austin, Texas. Still, he appeared via FaceTime to offer one of the winner’s loved ones a cameo in an upcoming project. His mother,Cyndy Powell, was also in attendance to judge the ccompetition.Physician assistant Max Braunstein walked away with the prize, along with $5, a cowboy hat and free queso from Torchy’s Tacos for a year.“My face hasn’t hurt like this [from smiling] since I was 10 and at Disney World,” Braunstein told Austin’s localFoxaffiliate.

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Glen Powell’s Lookalike, Max Braunstein

Glen Powell and Max Braunstein.Monica Schipper/FilmMagic; Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monica Schipper/FilmMagic; Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Due to his filming schedule,Glen Powellcouldn’t pop intoa lookalike contestin his hometown of Austin, Texas. Still, he appeared via FaceTime to offer one of the winner’s loved ones a cameo in an upcoming project. His mother,Cyndy Powell, was also in attendance to judge the ccompetition.

Physician assistant Max Braunstein walked away with the prize, along with $5, a cowboy hat and free queso from Torchy’s Tacos for a year.

“My face hasn’t hurt like this [from smiling] since I was 10 and at Disney World,” Braunstein told Austin’s localFoxaffiliate.

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Drake’s Lookalike, Makayla Chambers

Drake and Makayla Chambers.Mark Blinch/Getty; isidorocaptured

Mark Blinch/Getty; isidorocaptured

The grand prize was awarded to Makayla Chambers, one of two female finalists, who wore her hair in pigtails, plus a spray-on beard and a fleece jacket.

source: people.com