Uncover the Fun of Celebrity Look-Alike Contests

Glen Powell

On November 24th, in his hometown of Austin, Texas, at Auditorium Shores park, a Glen Powell look-alike contest took place. The guest judges were his mom, Cyndy Powell, and aunt Kathleen Fish. Max Braunstein, a local physician's assistant, won by rocking a Top Gun flight suit. He was awarded not only bragging rights but also $5, a cowboy hat, a year's supply of Torchy's queso, and a cameo in Powell's next film for his parents or another relative. In a prerecorded message, Powell welcomed guests to the "Justin Hartley look-alike contest" with a joke about his own twin. Despite the large crowd, Braunstein could barely hear Powell's call.

This event showed the excitement and fun that these contests can bring. It's not just about looking like the celebrity but also about the memories and experiences created.

Jack Schlossberg

On November 24th, in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C., a Jack Schlossberg look-alike contest was held. Daniel Bonomo, a Georgetown University grad student, won the tiara. The organizers, Georgia Parolski and Ruchika Sharma, thought the trend needed a political twist with Schlossberg as the subject. Contestants answered trivia questions and dressed in button-down shirts and ties. The prize included $50 cash, a $100 Zipcar gift card, and a $100 gift card to Salazar. Schlossberg had teased that he might attend but didn't make an appearance. Parolski was a bit disappointed but understood his mystique. There was a previous Schlossberg look-alike contest in New York City on November 17 that didn't draw as many people. The winner there was Danny, who won a $50 Chipotle gift card.

This contest demonstrated the variety and creativity of these look-alike events, as well as the impact they can have on local communities.

Tom Holland

On November 24th, at Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common in Boston, a Tom Holland look-alike contest was organized. Nick Anderson from Melrose, Mass., won by reciting lines like the Spider-Man actor and showing off dance moves like Billy Elliot. The organizers, Katherine Gehring and Dilce Oliveira, believed that Holland, who had been in Boston recently with his girlfriend Zendaya, deserved more credit. The prize was $50 and a bag of British candy. Gehring joked that considering Holland's recent activities, she wouldn't be shocked if he was too afraid to come outside.

This contest highlighted the global popularity of Tom Holland and the enthusiasm of fans in different cities.

Gordon Ramsay

On November 23rd, at Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen in Caesars Palace Las Vegas, a Gordon Ramsay 2.0 event was held. Keith White from Ontario, Canada, won by rocking a chef coat. One of the runners-up was a woman, showing the all-in-good-fun nature of the contest. The organizers posted fliers two days before the event on the Vegas Strip and online. The winner received a HexClad 8” Hybrid Pan signed by Ramsay and a larger bundle of cookware called the Everything But the Kitchen Sink Bundle (retail price: $2,799). After the spectators picked the final three, Ramsay came out to crown the winner and called the whole thing "slightly weird but a little bit of fun."

This contest demonstrated Ramsay's influence and the passion of fans for his culinary world.

Heath Ledger

On November 23rd, in Sydney, Australia, a Heath Ledger look-alike contest was organized by Josh Khoury and Luca Trovato as a tribute to the late Australian actor. Jude Bailey won, but runner-up Samuel Preston got a lot of attention for his resemblance. Fans recited Ledger's iconic lines and sang songs. The prize was $51 (in the form of a $50 bill and a $1 coin).

This contest was a heartwarming tribute to Heath Ledger and showed the lasting impact of his talent.

Jacob Elordi

On November 23rd, in Melbourne, Australia, a Jacob Elordi look-alike contest was organized by Alicia Liang-Morgan. Only one person showed up, Maxie Oliver, who told the Guardian that he didn't look like Elordi but was just tall. The prize was $50. Elordi wisely stayed away as the contestants didn't even want to show up.

This contest highlighted the challenges and unique aspects of organizing these events in different locations.

Zendaya

On November 20th, in Wilma Chan Park in Oakland, Calif., where Zendaya is from, a Zendaya look-alike contest was held. Zainab Bansfield won by dancing and doing a catwalk. The organizer, Cassi Simms, wanted to see women have fun in these male-centric events. The prize was a $40 prize and hair care products. Zendaya was in Boston filming and couldn't make an appearance.

This contest showed the importance of including women in these look-alike events and the fun they can have.

Zayn Malik

On November 17th, in Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., a Zayn Malik look-alike contest was organized by his superfans Jazmine Arnold and Savannah Neely. Shiv Patel of Queens, N.Y., won by getting onstage while Malik's music played and taking part in a trivia contest. The prize was a free tattoo from Hel Heart. Malik has been keeping a low profile due to the death of his former bandmate Liam Payne and postponed his tour.

This contest demonstrated the loyalty of Malik's fans and the impact he has on their lives.

Jeremy Allen White

On November 16th, in Humboldt Park in Chicago, where The Bear is set, a Jeremy Allen White look-alike contest was organized by roommates Kelsey Cassaro and Taylor Vask. Ben Shabad won by wearing a white T-shirt and blue apron like Carmy. The prize was $50 and a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes. The event was "definitely chaotic" with hundreds of people showing up. Sadly, the Calvin Klein model wasn't there.

This contest showed the local connection and the excitement that these contests can generate in different cities.

Dev Patel

On November 10th, at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco, a Dev Patel look-alike contest was organized by friends Sitara Bellam, Tasnim Khandakar, and Sahana Rangarajan. Jaipreet Hundal won and took home $50, flowers, and a small monkey statue, a nod to Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man. They promoted the event on social media, and approximately 500 people showed up.

This contest demonstrated the power of social media in promoting these events and the enthusiasm of fans.

Harry Styles

On November 9th, in Soho Square in London, one of the two places where Harry Styles lives, a Harry Styles look-alike contest was organized by journalist Katrina Mirpuri. Oscar Journeaux, an aspiring singer in the London band Parlay, won. The prize was £50 (approximately $62). The event was a "joyous day filled with chaos, fun and laughter." Styles didn't make an appearance for the same reason as Malik, and the prize was presented by former Love Island contestant Eyal Booker.

This contest showed the international reach of Harry Styles and the fun that these look-alike events can have.

Paul Mescal

On November 7th, in Smithfield Square in Dublin, where the Irish actor attended college, a Paul Mescal look-alike contest was organized with flyers posted in the area. Aspiring screenwriter Jack Wall O'Reilly won by rocking some short-shorts. The prize was "€20" (around $20) or "3 pints" and a pack of Denny sausages. Mescal was in the middle of promoting Gladiator II but later connected with O'Reilly on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show.

This contest showed Mescal's influence in his hometown and the connections that can be made through these events.

Timothée Chalamet

On October 27th, in Washington Square Park in New York City, where Timothée Chalamet is from, a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest was organized by YouTuber Anthony Po. Miles Mitchell, a 21-year-old from Staten Island, N.Y., won by wearing a Wonka costume and tossing candy to the crowd. The event had a large turnout, estimated by NBC News to be in the thousands, and the police made four arrests. Chalamet arrived and posed with his doubles, adding to the chaos. The prize was $50.

This contest was a wild and memorable event that showed the power of these look-alike contests to attract a large crowd and create a buzz.