Biologically, it is expected for children to resemble their parents. Some, however, bear more than just a passing resemblance. As the proverb says: Like mother, like daughter. But these celebrity mothers and their daughters are taking the classic phrase to a different level.
While some could easily pass for sisters, others are practically identical. Their gene game is so strong that they make us do a double-take.
Not only are these children of stunning celebrities lucky enough to inherit their moms’ good looks, but some are also blessed to inherit their talents. Here are 26 beautiful celebrity moms and their lookalike offspring.
1. Reese Witherspoon and Ava Elizabeth Phillippe
Reese Witherspoon and daughter Ava Phillippe showcase their striking resemblance at the ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 premiere, May 30, 2019 (Credit: WENN)
The Legally Blonde actress might have found her doppelgänger in her daughter, Ava Elizabeth, whom she shares with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.
While we have to admit that both her parents look really good, it’s apparent that she’s a spitting image of her actress mother.
2. Demi Moore and Rumer Willis
Demi Moore and Rumer Willis looking like twins at the Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2020 Fashion Show, February 7, 2020 (Credit: WENN)
Seeing double? Demi Moore and her eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, share an uncanny resemblance, from their face shape to their hair length. Rumer, an actress following in her mother’s footsteps, acknowledged in 2015 her growing similarity to Demi.
“That moment when you realize you actually are becoming your mother #twinning #imnotmad,” she captioned a photo of her and her mom, side by side, wearing the same outfit, hair, and eyeglasses.
3. Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber
She followed in her mom’s footsteps and entered the modeling world at 13.
Cindy Crawford and her doppelganger daughter Kaia Gerber at the British Fashion Awards, December 10, 2018 (Credit: WENN)
“From day one, people in the industry were often taken aback by my resemblance to my mom,” she wrote in a personal essay for Vogue’s November 2019 issue.
“As I get older, it happens even more, and it’s not just a visual thing: It’s everything from our mannerisms to our voices.”
“The biggest compliment is when someone says I act like my mom,” she explained.
“Beyond her beauty and obvious appeal, she has always been my hero and my role model because of the way she treats people and the lens that she sees the world through, and that’s something for which I’m beyond grateful.”
Kaia Gerber is practically her mom’s younger copy. Not only did she get her 5’9” height, but she also got her incredibly slim figure and stunningly gorgeous face.
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Cindy Crawford doesn’t look like she’s aged a day. They could pass as sisters if not twins, although Cindy is 35 years older.
4. Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian: A striking mother-daughter duo at TAO Nightclub, February 27, 2010 (Credit: WENN)
She has pretty strong genes, and it’s evident in her children. Kris bears a striking resemblance to all her daughters, but it seems she has more similarities with Skims founder Kim Kardashian.
Aside from having the same lips and cheekbones, the two also share the same style. On the other hand, many also noticed the uncanny resemblance between Kris and her daughter, Kendall Jenner.
Pictured in 2012, Kendall Jenner shows a striking resemblance to her mom, Kris Jenner (Credit: WENN)
In a 2018 Instagram birthday greeting for her mom, Kendall shared a throwback photo of Kris, and many were surprised to see that they also look alike.
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While Kendall is often said to look different compared to her other siblings, especially because she’s slimmer than her curvier sisters, her resemblance to her mom is undeniable.
5. Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise
The remarkable resemblance between Katie Holmes and her daughter Suri Cruise (Credit: WENN)
It feels like yesterday when Katie introduced her daughter to the world. Now, Suri is growing up to look just like her mom.
It’s a fact that both her parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, are gorgeous, but Katie’s genes seem more dominant. Katie and Suri look very similar from their eyes to how they smile.
6. Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck
Jennifer Garner and her mini-me, Violet Affleck, displaying their similar features and charm (Credit: WENN)
They look practically identical, with or without their glasses. Jennifer Garner’s eldest daughter, Violet, whom she shares with Ben Affleck, looks like her exact copy.
In October 2020, Jennifer shared a photo from her childhood with her followers that had her fans looking twice as she resembles her daughter.
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7. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Carys Zeta-Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones with daughter Carys, a mirror image of beauty and grace (Credit: WENN)
She has one of the most beautiful faces in the world, and she has managed to pass down her good looks to her only daughter, Carys. The “younger” Catherine clearly got her eyes, smile, and face shape from her momma.
8. Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz
Lisa Bonet and daughter Zoë Kravitz at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, showcasing their shared beauty and style (Credit: WENN)
Similar eyes, smile and trademark long hair. No one can deny the uncanny resemblance between Lisa Bonet and her daughter Zoë Kravitz.
To top it off, their likeness goes far beyond their physical characteristics. Zoe has inherited Lisa’s beauty and her sultry, bohemian, and sartorial style.
9. Tish Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
Tish and Miley Cyrus at an event, highlighting their similar features and charismatic presence (Credit: WENN)
Anyone can easily tell they are related. With their blonde hair, pouty lips, smile, and blue eyes, it wouldn’t be surprising if people mistake them for sisters.
But there’s more to Miley Cyrus and Tish Cyrus’ physical resemblance. Their personalities seem alike as well.
In an interview with Rick Owens in 2020, Miley opened up about how she likes doing sculpture and “making art out of things that didn’t mean anything to anyone else, things that were considered trash.”
She explained: “I think that came from my mom. She was adopted and, in a sense, given away, and she didn’t feel a lot of value. But I totally worship her.”
10. Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson
Melanie Griffith with Dakota Johnson, a stunning mother-daughter pairing, in a throwback photo from 1998 (Credit: WENN)
They’re both famous actresses with several acting nominations under their belts. But aside from having the same passion for acting, mother-and-daughter duo Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson also share striking physical features!
In July 2020, Melanie shared a throwback photo of her and Dakota from 1998. With their blonde tresses, bare faces, and bone structure, the younger Dakota looks nearly identical to her mother.
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11. Leslie Mann, Iris Apatow, and Maude Apatow
Leslie Mann with daughters Iris and Maude Apatow at a Chanel dinner, June 2, 2018 – a trio of elegance (Credit: WENN)
Her genes are so strong that both her daughters look just like her. Although her husband, Judd Apatow, also has great genes, Leslie’s genetics are more evident in Iris and Maude. They’re just like sisters every time they appear on the red carpet.
12. Meryl Streep and Mamie Gummer
Mamie Gummer bears a striking resemblance to her mother Meryl Streep, both talented actresses (Credit: WENN)
All three of Meryl Streep’s daughters bear a striking resemblance to their award-winning actress mother. But her eldest daughter, Mamie, looks exactly just like her!
Mamie didn’t just inherit her beauty from her mom. She also inherited her incredible acting chops. Together, they appeared in the 2007 drama Evening and the 2015 musical comedy-drama Ricki and the Flash.
13. Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson: Unmistakable mother-daughter similarity in smile and style (Credit: WENN)
Many people already know about the striking resemblance between Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson. It’s evident in their photos! Kate’s eyes, nose, smile, and cheeks are exactly like her mom’s.
While many have noticed their similarities, Kate once admitted that she didn’t think they looked alike. “I used to say ‘Why do people say that? I look nothing like my mom’ but I sometimes walk across a mirror and just get a glance and see it.”
14. Thandie Newton and Nico Parker
Nico Parker and Thandie Newton at the 2019 Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood, showcasing their shared elegance (Credit: WENN)
Dumbo star Nico Parker is the replica of her famous mom, Thandiwe Newton. Not only do they share a stunning resemblance, but they also seem to have the same sense of style.
Many fans have noticed their similarities. They said they looked like twins; some even joked about Thandie cloning herself.
15. Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke
Uma Thurman’s daughter Maya Hawke, a doppelganger of both her parents, strikingly evident in her screen presence (Credit: WENN)
Aside from being the daughter of actress Uma Thurman and actor Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke has become more famous for her role in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women and for starring as Robin in the Netflix series Stranger Things.
She’s a doppelganger of her parents, and watching her on-screen might leave you wondering if she looks more like her mom or dad. One moment, she resembles Uma, but later, she’s giving off her father’s vibes.
16. Julianne Moore and Liv Freundlich
Julianne Moore with her daughter Liv Freundlich at the Museum of Moving Image, January 21, 2015 – like looking into a mirror (Credit: WENN)
She’s an Academy Award-winning actress, and if she needs someone who will play a younger version of herself, her daughter would be the perfect person for the job.
Liv Freundlich is a younger copy of Julianne Moore. Her wide smile and almond-shaped eyes are identical to her mom’s.
17. Lori Loughlin, Isabella Rose Giannulli, and Olivia Jade Giannulli
Lori Loughlin with daughters Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade at the Hallmark Summer 2017 TCA event, a stunning family portrait (Credit: WENN)
Isabella Rose and sister Olivia Jade hit the genetic jackpot as daughters of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli.
The siblings, though, resemble their mom more than their dad. They are like mirror images of each other!
18. Brooke Shields and Grier Henchy
Grier Henchy, a younger version of Brooke Shields, at the Hampton Classic Horseshow, September 2, 2018 (Credit: WENN)
Brooke’s youngest daughter, Grier Hammond Henchy, looks like a younger version of her.
Aside from having her mom’s eyes, smile, and face shape, Grier has also inherited her mother’s height. Brooke stands 6-foot flat and Grier isn’t far behind.
19. Lea Thompson and Zoey Deutch
Lea Thompson and Zoey Deutch at the ‘Why Him?’ premiere, December 24, 2016 – a captivating mother-daughter duo (Credit: WENN)
She has made a name for herself as an actress. But if you think she looked familiar even before she became famous, it’s because she’s the daughter of Back to the Future actress Lea Thompson.
Zoey Deutch followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a recognized actress. They have been appearing on the red carpet together, and no one can deny they share an uncanny resemblance.
20. Vanessa Paradis and Lily-Rose Depp
Lily-Rose Depp inherits her mother Vanessa Paradis’ captivating looks and charm (Credit: WENN)
She’s a model and an actress, just like her mother, Vanessa. And as she matures, Lily-Rose turns more and more into her famous mom. Vanessa’s gene game is so strong we can hardly see Johnny Depp in Lily-Rose.
21. Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley-Cook
Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley-Cook at the 2018 FN Achievement Awards, a duo that could easily be mistaken for sisters (Credit: WENN)
At first look, people might mistake them for sisters! From their eyes and smile to their hair length, model Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor bear unmistakable similarities.
22. Madonna and Lourdes Leon
Madonna with daughter Lourdes Leon, sharing striking eyes and style at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Credit: WENN)
As the daughter of the Queen of Pop, Lourdes Leon pretty much grew up in the spotlight.
She’s often compared to her famous mother as their resemblance is remarkable. They have the same striking eyes and smile, and their fashion sense is similar!
23. Jerry Hall and Georgia May Jagger
Jerry Hall with daughter Georgia May Jagger, a stunning mother-daughter model duo, at Sunglass Hut’s 2013 Mother’s Day celebration (Credit: WENN)
They look more like sisters than mom and daughter. Georgia May Jagger is a fashion model like her mom, Jerry Hall. She may have her father Mick Jagger’s last name, but she got her looks from her mother.
24. Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri
Susan Sarandon and daughter Eva Amurri showcasing their remarkable resemblance (Credit: WENN)
She’s a carbon copy of her mom! Eva Amurri didn’t just get Susan Sarandon’s beautiful smile and round eyes; she also got her acting prowess from her.
They even played the younger and older versions of a character in the 2012 Adam Sandler movie That’s My Boy.
25. Gillian Anderson and Piper Maru Klotz
Gillian Anderson with daughter Piper Maru at the Olivier Awards 2015, a mirror image in elegance and poise (Credit: WENN)
The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson and her eldest daughter, Piper, are practically twins! Their eyes, lips, facial structure, body type, and red carpet style look very similar.
26. Bette Midler and Sophie von Haselberg
Bette Midler with her look-alike daughter Sophie von Haselberg, a twin-like appearance in every smile (Credit: WENN)
It’s hard not to notice the uncanny similarities between Bette Midler and her daughter, Sophie von Haselberg.
They could pass off as twins! Everything about them is identical—from their smiling eyes, lips, and nose to their hair, cheeks, and build!
In exploring these 26 pairs of celebrity mothers and daughters, it’s clear that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. These remarkable resemblances are not just about physical appearances but also about the shared talents and qualities that run in these families.