Olympic athletes and their celebrity look-alikes

Rio athletes are the stars of the moment as they bring their sportsmanship and skill to the 2016 Olympic Games, but that's not the only reason these competitors seem so familiar. Some of them also happen to be the spitting image of our favourite Hollywood faces. Don't believe us? Click through our gallery to see exactly what we mean... <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Duchess Kate has a lookalike competing at Rio 2016 – 24-year-old French cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prevot. Fans were quick to notice the similarities in their bone structure, right down to the duo's cute dimples. Accomplished Pauline has already made a name for herself aside from her Olympian status as the first person ever in the history of cycling to hold the world road title, world cyclo-cross title and world mountain bike title at the same time. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
The captain of America’s female gymnastics team may look a little familiar, and it’s not just because she held the same coveted role four years ago at the London Olympics. Aly Raisman also looks a lot like actress Sarah Silverman, who would undoubtedly be proud to call the gymnast family. The Massachusetts native recently earned her second Olympic gold medal at Rio! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
"To lead out Team GB will be an incredible honour, the biggest in sport," said Andy Murray after being selected as Great Britain's flag bearer. The tennis ace, who bears a striking resemblance to <em>Spiderman</em> actor Andrew Garfield, took home the gold for men's singles in the London 2012 games, so fans are eager to see him defend his title in Rio. We'll see if his spidey senses are tingling on the court! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Gabrielle Union and Gabby Douglas share more than just a name! The American gymnast bears a serious resemblance to the <em>Bring It On</em> star. Though Gabrielle showed off some impressive moves in the cheerleading flick, Gabby’s twists and turns are clearly on another level, earning the twenty-year-old (and the rest of the United States’ female gymnast team) a gold medal. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Arizona-born Brady Ellison is a professional archer for Team USA, but the 27-year-old who's handy with an arrow caused a social media frenzy from Rio when fans noticed his uncanny resemblance to Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio. Both the actor and the archer favour a smattering of auburn facial hair and have their eyes keenly on the prize. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
As one of Britain’s top track and field athletes, Greg Rutherford is normally seen in sporty gear, but when he dons a suit he’s likely to be mistaken for Barney Stinson – Neil Patrick Harris’s alter ego on <em>How I Met Your Mother</em>. The pair could easily be twins with their similar face shape, hair colour, broad smile and a flair for unrivalled talent. Greg won a gold medal during the 2012 Olympics and another one could soon be within reach at Rio! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Natalie Portman has proven herself to be a very versatile actress and her doppelgänger Gwen Jorgensen has shown that she's equally talented when it comes to sports. The American triathlete is an admirable swimmer, runner and biker, which earned her a place at this year's Olympics. In addition to her enviable athleticism and Hollywood looks, Gwen has a master's degree in accounting. Talk about multitalented! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Being a fencer means that the face of Joseph Polossifakis is frequently hidden behind a mask, but when this Olympic athlete takes a sporting break you can't help but notice how much he resembles Scottish actor Gerard Butler. Joseph's appearance at Rio is the first time the Montreal native has qualified for the Olympics, but his skills aren't up for debate – he took home two silver medals when he competed in Toronto's Pan Am Games last year. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
If British diver Chris Mears ever decides to give up water sports, he might just be mistaken for Stephen Colletti, the former love interest of Sophia Bush on teen drama <em>One Tree Hill</em>. But for now, he's sticking to the diving board, representing Queen and country at his first Olympic Games in Rio. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Canadian soccer star Sophie Schmidt looks an awful lot like Pink, and not just because they've both died their locks the singer's signature colour. The expert midfielder is joining her Canadian teammates on Rio's soccer pitch to shoot and score as many goals as possible – go team! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
American track and field star Allyson Felix is no stranger to the Olympics. The California girl has competed at three previous events: Athens (2004), Bejing (2008) and London (2012), earning a collective total of four gold medals and two silver. But the pro runner also has a certain chicness, both on and off the track, which reminds us of <em>Clueless</em> alum Stacey Dash (note the matching smiles)! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
It seems that <em>Star Trek</em> star Zachary Quinto has a doppelgänger on Team Canada. Diver Maxim Bouchard initially retired from his sport in 2010, but returned to the board after an accident proved just how short life can be. Determined to achieve his goal of making our national team the Montreal resident underwent surgery, physiotherapy and a new training regime, ultimately earning himself a place at Rio! <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Canadian diver Roseline Filion could possibly trick "Can't Stop The Feeling" singer Justin Timberlake into a date thanks to her close resemblance to his wife Jessica Biel. The Laval, Quebec resident competes in the 10-metre synchronized event with her diving partner Meaghan Benfeito. The duo showed off their enviable skill at the 2012 London Olympics, where they earned bronze, and the 2015 Pan Am Games, where they upped the ante and took home gold.<p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Sprint kayaker Adam van Koeverden is representing Canada for the fourth time at this year's Olympic Games. The Oakville native has won four previous Olympic medals, including gold in Athens (2004) and silver in London (2012). In addition to those impressive accolades the keen athlete can also brag about his resemblance to <em>Top Gun</em> actor Tom Cruise. We wonder if he also enjoys couch jumping in his spare time. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
The Rio Olympics may be a 21st century sporting competition, but they are also likely to elicit 20th century memories when Carmen Marton steps up. The Australian athlete bares an uncanny resemblance to English actress Laura Carmichael, most famous for playing middle sister Lady Edith on fan favourite <em>Downton Abbey</em>. Like Edith, Carmen also has two siblings, Caroline and Jack, both of whom act as training partners, helping her kick things up a notch when it comes to competition. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
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