Monday, November 14, 2011

Look how similar (and strikingly different) these celebrity families really are

Lesser spotted siblings: Their looks are familiar but their lives are VERY different


By Claire Cisotti

Last updated at 1:49 PM on 14th November 2011



'Do you know who you look a bit like...' might be a question these celebrity siblings hear often. But while their brother or sisters are earning millions and travelling the globe these lesser spotted siblings have very different lives.

Here we show how similar (and strikingly different) these celebrity families really are...




Singer and X Factor star Cheryl Cole
Gillian Tweedy is the sister of pop sensation Cheryl Cole
There but by the grace of God... They may seem worlds apart, but Cheryl Cole and half sister Gillian Tweedy are both knockouts when crossed. Cheryl was convicted of assault in 2003 and Gillian was bound over for a 2002 pub brawl


Daybreak presenter Christine Bleakley
Nicola Bleakley, bank manager sister of Christine Bleakley
In the money: While Christine Bleakley earns a fortune on ITV1's Daybreak, little sister Nicole is a bank manager and lost 7st to become Slimmer Of The Year in 2004


Brad Pitt with his brother Doug Pitt at the at the Ocean's Twelve premiere
Brad Pitt with his brother Doug Pitt at the at the Ocean's Twelve premiere
Jolie different: Former photo-journalist Doug Pitt, eight years Brad's senior, devotes himself to higher causes than Hollywood by helping underprivileged U.S. schoolchildren







There's a striking resemblance between John Rooney, 20, and Wayne, 26, but after being released by Everton as a youngser, John plays soccer for the New York Red Buklls
John Rooney, younger brother of football star Wayne
Double trouble? There's a striking resemblance between Graeme Rooney, 24, and elder brother Wayne, 26. But while Wayne is one of football's highest paid stars and drives a £137,000 Bentley, Graeme has to make do with a £12.5k Ford Ka (though it was a gift from Wayne)




Lo-profile: Lynda Lopez, 40, is not as instantly recognisable as older popstar sister J-Lo, 42, but she has built a successful career as an Emmy Award-winning U.S. TV journalist
Lo-profile: Lynda Lopez, 40, is not as instantly recognisable as older popstar sister J-Lo, 42, but she has built a successful career as an Emmy Award-winning U.S. TV journalist
Lo-profile: Lynda Lopez, 40, is not as instantly recognisable as older popstar sister J-Lo, 42, but she has built a successful career as an Emmy Award-winning U.S. TV journalist




Bo-Jo's bro Jo: Same blonde hair, same toothy grin - and same line of work. Jo Johnson, sibling No 4 in the Johnson family, was elected Conservative MP for Orpington in 2010
Bo-Jo's bro Jo: Same blonde hair, same toothy grin - and same line of work. Jo Johnson, sibling No 4 in the Johnson family, was elected Conservative MP for Orpington in 2010
Bo-Jo's bro Jo: Same blonde hair, same toothy grin - and same line of work. Jo Johnson, sibling No 4 in the Johnson family, was elected Conservative MP for Orpington in 2010

Big bruisers: When Lord Prescott failed his 11-plus, he also lost the reward of a bicycle from his father. Little brother Ray passed the exam a year later, got the bike and joined the RAF
Big bruisers: When Lord Prescott failed his 11-plus, he also lost the reward of a bicycle from his father. Little brother Ray passed the exam a year later, got the bike and joined the RAF
Big bruisers: When Lord Prescott failed his 11-plus, he also lost the reward of a bicycle from his father. Little brother Ray passed the exam a year later, got the bike and joined the RAF


Millers¿ tale: While sister Sienna, 29, is a screen star, mum-of-two Savannah, 32, has designs on a low-key approach, working on the family Twenty8Twelve label
Millers¿ tale: While sister Sienna, 29, is a screen star, mum-of-two Savannah, 32, has designs on a low-key approach, working on the family Twenty8Twelve label
Millers’ tale: While sister Sienna, 29, is a screen star, mum-of-two Savannah, 32, has designs on a low-key approach, working on the family Twenty8Twelve label





Mismatch of the day: Two years younger than football's Gary, 50, Wayne runs Lineker's bars in Spain, which shamelessly trade on his elder brother's fame
Mismatch of the day: Two years younger than football's Gary, 50, Wayne runs Lineker's bars in Spain, which shamelessly trade on his elder brother's fame
Mismatch of the day: Two years younger than football's Gary, 50, Wayne runs Lineker's bars in Spain, which shamelessly trade on his elder brother's fame


Talent contest: Big sister Amanda, 40, made her TV debut on Blind Date (she wasn't picked). Model debbie Holden forged a more low-key career, featuring in shampoo ads
Talent contest: Big sister Amanda, 40, made her TV debut on Blind Date (she wasn't picked). Model debbie Holden forged a more low-key career, featuring in shampoo ads
Talent contest: Big sister Amanda, 40, made her TV debut on Blind Date (she wasn't picked). Model Debbie Holden forged a more low-key career, featuring in shampoo ads

Close bond: Property millionaire Nick Cowell had a lavish 007-themed party for his 50th this year: And what did big brother Simon come as? Blofeld of course
Close bond: Property millionaire Nick Cowell had a lavish 007-themed party for his 50th this year: And what did big brother Simon come as? Blofeld of course
Close bond: Property millionaire Nick Cowell had a lavish 007-themed party for his 50th this year: And what did big brother Simon come as? Blofeld of course


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