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The resemblance between these two beloved Hollywood actresses has often led fans to wonder if Natalie Portman Keira Knightley are actually related, even to the point where Celebrities Mistaken Identity for each other. While the two actresses do not share any familial connection, it's true that their striking similarity, also called a Hollywood Doppelganger, did score Knightley an incredible role!
The uncanny similarity between Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley led to Keira Knightley getting a unique part in Star Wars. This happened during Star Wars Episode I, aka "The Phantom Menace", where Knightley took the role of Sabé, the handmaiden to Padmé Amidala (portrayed by Natalie Portman).
It's true! Both actresses have similar facial features! Many fans note the Star Wars Resemblance that often led to the two actresses getting confused, with Keira Knightley even confessing that The Phantom Menace Natalie Portman and The Phantom Menace Keira Knightley often got confused during filming, even to the point where their own moms couldn't tell who was who!
While they've both made a big mark in Hollywood, Keira Knightley Roles, known for roles like her work in "Pirates of the Caribbean Keira Knightley" or the popular Love Actually Keira Knightley, have solidified her standing as a top actress, with a diverse selection of roles, particularly Bend It Like Beckham Keira Knightley. She has also taken on challenging characters. As for Natalie Portman, it was "The Phantom Menace Natalie Portman" that shot her into the spotlight, and she quickly built an incredible career from acting in Star Wars and playing more complex and darker roles in films such as "Black Swan Natalie Portman."
It was a case of Mistaken Identity! In the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, Knightley's appearance as Sabé in Star Wars Episode I was a classic example of Celebrities Mistaken Identity. To avoid danger, Padmé Amidala, Queen of Naboo, relied on Sabé, a talented double who was known as a Sabé Star Wars handmaiden to the Queen. Knightley's role wasn't planned initially, but George Lucas, the visionary director of Star Wars, took a chance. Given the striking Resemblance, Star Wars Casting cast Knightley.
There's no doubt it happens in Hollywood. This isn't unique to Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley. Timothy Olyphant Josh Duhamel also bear an uncanny likeness. Even their own families get tricked by this Celebrity Resemblance!
While both Actresses are known for amazing roles and are part of the larger Star Wars Cast, it might be tough to tell these two apart!