Celebrities and Their Historical Doppelgangers

Ellen DeGeneres and Henry David Thoreau

The next on this list is a bit odd, considering that they’re different genders, but the resemblance is uncanny. Both share very soulful, bright eyes that’ll make you stop and wonder if they’re related. They’re not though.


Known for her talk show named after her, Ellen DeGeneres is an American celebrity famous for her sharp wit and sense of humor. Aside from her work as an actor, she’s also a humanitarian, an animal rights activist and a vegan.


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Henry David Thoreau is a poet, author, and historian best known for his book Walden. He was an abolitionist who fought for slave rights and was a known transcendentalist.