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Post by wildojinx on Jan 8, 2024 15:29:25 GMT -5
Who are some famous celebs with names that are very similar? I recently stated that I confuse Katt Williams with William Katt (I know one is a different race and much older, I'm talking about names).
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 8, 2024 15:42:47 GMT -5
Pete Rose for Axl Rose.
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Post by DSR on Jan 8, 2024 15:47:00 GMT -5
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jan 8, 2024 15:49:12 GMT -5
I just discovered about 2 hours ago that there is a second NHL goalie named Matt Murray. I was looking at roster lineups for today and was incredibly surprised to see Matt Murray listed as starting for Dallas considering he's signed to Toronto and is on long term injured reserve. Turns out, different guy who is also a goalie
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 8, 2024 15:50:28 GMT -5
Keith David and David Keith come to mind.
For a wrestling one, KENTA goes by that in large part because of Kenta Kobashi, as KENTA's last name is Kobayashi.
Michael Keaton's actual last name is Douglas, so on joining SAG, he chose a new last name to not be confused for Michael Douglas or Mike Douglas. "Keaton" was apparently chosen by flipping through a phone book on "K", and Keaton being satisfied with that choice, versus rumors of it being due to Diane Keaton or Buster Keaton.
Peyton List is the name of two actresses. Peyton Roi List, the younger of the two, is probably the more famous at this point, known for her Disney roles and Cobra Kai, among other things. The other I think would be known more for Gotham. Amusingly, the two both play voices in the animated adaptation of "Hush", and years before that, had also appeared together in a scene in "As The World Turns", getting each other's voicemails and call sheets by mistake when staying at a hotel during filming. SAG-AFTRA rules are supposed to prevent this kind of thing, but seemingly, an oversight allowed for it, and it is probably seen as too far along to be fair to demand one of them change their name, as both have established themselves.
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Post by schizo on Jan 8, 2024 15:51:18 GMT -5
Bobby Brown and Millie Bobby Brown
Halle Berry and Halle Bailey
John Wayne and John Wayne Gacy
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Post by Zombie Mod is not a ghoul. on Jan 8, 2024 15:55:13 GMT -5
Robin Williams (comedian & actor.), Robbie Williams (former boy band member & singer.).
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Jan 8, 2024 16:06:08 GMT -5
Robin Williams (comedian & actor.), Robbie Williams (former boy band member & singer.). You left “and utter prick” out of the description of Robbie Williams. |
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Post by Jaws the Shark on Jan 8, 2024 16:35:12 GMT -5
Robin Williams (comedian & actor.), Robbie Williams (former boy band member & singer.). You left “and utter prick” out of the description of Robbie Williams. Sometimes I want to say I've softened slightly on Robbie Williams because he comes across as a troubled and quite unhappy bloke, and I feel like I can empathise with him. Then he comes out with some nonsense about Pizzagate or something and I start to second guess myself. My first thought was Bryan Adams and Ryan Adams, who was famously asked by some joker to play "Summer of '69" at a gig in the 2000s and threw a shitfit. |
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Post by cosmo on Jan 8, 2024 16:48:31 GMT -5
John Holmes is the name of both a 70s porn star and a modern professional golfer. The golfer goes by "J.B. Holmes" to avoid confusion.
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Post by Moppy on Jan 8, 2024 16:49:31 GMT -5
Tom Holland and Tom Hollander (and presumably Tom Hollandest)
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Post by tirtefaa on Jan 8, 2024 16:53:36 GMT -5
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Post by James Fabiano on Jan 8, 2024 17:06:27 GMT -5
Sophie Tucker and Sophie Turner.
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Post by wildojinx on Jan 8, 2024 17:09:34 GMT -5
Michael Keaton's actual last name is Douglas, so on joining SAG, he chose a new last name to not be confused for Michael Douglas or Mike Douglas. "Keaton" was apparently chosen by flipping through a phone book on "K", and Keaton being satisfied with that choice, versus rumors of it being due to Diane Keaton or Buster Keaton. . I keep wondering if Michael Douglas and Michael Keaton have ever been in a film together. They ARE both part of the MCU (Douglas is Hank Pym, Keaton is Vulture), but have never been together in the same film. |
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 8, 2024 17:47:04 GMT -5
Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho are often interchangeable especially according to Jim Ross in 2004-2005.
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Post by cosmo on Jan 8, 2024 17:47:51 GMT -5
Michael Keaton's actual last name is Douglas, so on joining SAG, he chose a new last name to not be confused for Michael Douglas or Mike Douglas. "Keaton" was apparently chosen by flipping through a phone book on "K", and Keaton being satisfied with that choice, versus rumors of it being due to Diane Keaton or Buster Keaton.
Which means that Michelle Pfeiffer has played the love interest of both a DC superhero and a Marvel superhero played by someone named Michael Douglas.
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Jan 8, 2024 18:03:45 GMT -5
I just discovered about 2 hours ago that there is a second NHL goalie named Matt Murray. I was looking at roster lineups for today and was incredibly surprised to see Matt Murray listed as starting for Dallas considering he's signed to Toronto and is on long term injured reserve. Turns out, different guy who is also a goalie Along the same lines, Hunter Renfroe, who most recently played for the Cincinnati Reds, and Hunter Renfrow, who won a National Championship at Clemson and currently plays for the Raiders are completely different people. As far as I know, the Sebastian Aho who plays for the Hurricanes primarily as a left winger does not moonlight as the Sebastian Aho who is a defenseman for the Islanders. |
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Jan 8, 2024 18:06:51 GMT -5
Will Smith: actor, rapper, slapper of Chris Rock
William Smith: actor, writer, former Air Force interrogator, father of Conan the Barbarian
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jan 8, 2024 18:14:22 GMT -5
I just discovered about 2 hours ago that there is a second NHL goalie named Matt Murray. I was looking at roster lineups for today and was incredibly surprised to see Matt Murray listed as starting for Dallas considering he's signed to Toronto and is on long term injured reserve. Turns out, different guy who is also a goalie Along the same lines, Hunter Renfroe, who most recently played for the Cincinnati Reds, and Hunter Renfrow, who won a National Championship at Clemson and currently plays for the Raiders are completely different people. As far as I know, the Sebastian Aho who plays for the Hurricanes primarily as a left winger does not moonlight as the Sebastian Aho who is a defenseman for the Islanders. Not sure how I forgot about the 2 Sebastian Aho’s haha |
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Post by Timeless Hayterade on Jan 8, 2024 18:21:52 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels: Professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer.
Sean Michaels: Adult film actor.
In fact, WWE sued the latter over the name years ago.
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