Celebrities having twin siblings, it happens a lot more than you might think. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the Bogdanoff brothers, the actors that played the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter saga, and even musician Bill and Tom Kaulitz.
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These are names that we all know and can put a face to. But there are other celebrities that have twin brothers or sisters, and they’re just not as well-known.
The majority of celebrities try their best to hide their private lives and keep their friends and family out of the media. Although some manage to pull it off, others decide to let the public know about their family life.
Ashton & Michael Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher, for one, has shown up with his brother Michael, to several events and premiers.
Ashton Kutcher may be a Hollywood star, but to his twin brother, Michael Kutcher, he’s just 'Ashton'—the guy who stole all the food in the womb! The two were born on February 7, 1978.
As reported by People, Ashton was first to enter the world weighing 10.5lbs, while his brother came out a couple minutes later, weighing only 4lbs.
Since then Ashton and Michael have lived wildly different lives.
Michael was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just three years old. Unlike Ashton, who has been lived a relatively health life except for this autoimmune disease, Michael faced enormous health hurdles, including having a heart transplant at 13. Meanwhile, Ashton’s life took a glamorous turn when he entered a modeling competition in 1997, winning the chance that launched his acting career.
While Ashton’s fame soared, he has admitted to wrestling with guilt over his good fortune compared to Michael’s struggles. On The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Ashton opened up about those feelings:
How do I get to be this lucky?
But it was Michael who helped Ashton reframe those feelings. Ashton said that Michael told him, as quoted by The Independent:
He said, ‘This is the only life I’ve ever known, so stop feeling sorry for the only thing I have.’ And that then created an entire shift back to where I think we are today, which is straight-up equals.
Today, Ashton calls Michael his hero, while Michael describes Ashton as his 'best friend' and most trusted confidant.
Scarlett & Hunter Johansson
Scarlett Johansson and her twin Hunter have also made a few public appearances together!
Growing up in New York City, Scarlett Johansson and her twin brother, Hunter, shared the kind of everyday childhood that feels worlds away from the Hollywood spotlight. They were born on November 22, 1984, and are the youngest of four children.
Long before Scarlett became a household name, the two were just kids navigating subway rides, school days, and afternoons at the beach with their grandma. 'We led very normal city lives,' Hunter told Parade, looking back on their humble beginnings.
While Scarlett found her calling on the big screen, which was filled with its own challenges, Hunter pursued a career in public service, working in politics and community organizing. He’s been on the campaign trail, including for Obama’s 2008 presidential run, and has dedicated himself to making a difference in his community.
Rami and Sami Malek
Rami Malek has been taking Hollywood by storm in the past couple of years, delivering hit films like Bohemian Rhapsody and No Time To Die. But did you know that he actually has a twin brother?
The twins were born on May 12 1981, and according to IMDB Sami Malek was born four minutes before his brother.
Rami may be a Hollywood powerhouse, but his identical twin brother, Sami Malek, prefers a quieter life, far from the red carpet. While Rami captivates audiences in the theatre, Sami finds his passion in the classroom as a high school English teacher.
Growing up, Rami and Sami were inseparable troublemakers, always up to mischief. The duo even pulled off a classic twin prank in college, which Rami hilariously shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2015. One day, Sami called Rami in a panic, needing help with a Greek tragedy monologue to earn last-minute points for a class. Rami, just back from theater school, stepped in flawlessly — so much so that the professor invited him to perform for other classes!
This article was updated using AI.
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Sources used:
People: All About Ashton Kutcher's Twin Brother Michael Kutcher
The Independent: ‘How do I get to be this lucky?’: Ashton Kutcher opens up about guilt over twin brother Michael’s health
Parade: Scarlett Johansson in Black and White
E!News: Scarlett Johansson, Rami Malek and More Stars You Probably Didn't Know Are a Twin
People: All About Rami Malek's Twin Brother Sami Malek
