10 celebrities with stunt doubles that will blow your mind
The unsung heroes: 10 celebrities with their stunt doubles
In the fascinating world of cinema, where fantasy comes to life on screen, actors and their stunt doubles form an inseparable dynamic duo, seamlessly combining artistry and adrenaline. While the actors breathe life into the characters with their emotional depth and skillful performances, the stunt doubles step up to the plate and fearlessly perform daring feats and gravity-defying stunts. Find a list of your favorite actors and their stunt doubles here.
Jason Momoa
Finding a human doppelganger for the unmistakable Jason Momoa may not be easy, but his stunt lookalike for 'Fast X' is enough to make the average person do a double-take. Momoa expressed his appreciation for his stunt team, especially for his lookalike Kim Fardy on Instagram, saying, "Love u kimmy @kim_fardy."
Malin Akerman
'27 Dresses' actress Malin Akerman playfully shared on Instagram that she was "seeing double" while standing next to her stunt stand-in, Maria Radman, on the set of 'Ett sista race.'
Kaley Cuoco
During the filming of 'Role Play', actress Kaley Cuoco's stunt double, Monette Moio, took on the challenging task of performing stunts while pregnant. Cuoco, who revealed her pregnancy in October 2022, shared a glimpse into her journey, which involved battling morning sickness and depending on her stunt double to keep the action going while she needed to rest.
Chris Pratt
Surrounded by Clay Chamberlin, Alistair Whitton, and Chris Romrell on the set of 'Jurassic World: Dominion,' Chris Pratt humorously captioned the Instagram photo, "It takes a village of me's to be me." Demonstrating his genuine camaraderie with his stunt doubles, he shared a funny video from the 'Terminal List' set, where Romrell and Chamberlin responded in unison to an off-camera voice calling for Chris.
Isla Fisher
The Australian actress celebrated National Redhead Day 2021 in November by sharing an Instagram photo featuring herself and two of her nearly identical stunt doubles. She playfully captioned the image, "Happy National Redhead Day from me and my two sisters."
Tom Holland
After the release of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', Tom Holland expressed gratitude to his stunt doubles, Luke Scott and Greg Townley, for their contributions to the film. On Instagram, Holland acknowledged their hard work and dedication, stating, "Without these legends, this movie wouldn't be half as good. Thank you lads for your hard work and dedication. It's been an adventure. Love you lads."
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and his stunt double, Bobby Holland Hanton, flaunted their pout while filming on the set of 'The Huntsman: Winter's War.' The duo has a longstanding partnership, having collaborated on multiple projects, including the 'Thor' movies and 'In the Heart of the Sea'.
Awkwafina
Awkwafina expressed her gratitude on Instagram to her stunt double Less Chesley for 'Jumanji: The Next Level', thanking her for "making [her] look way cooler than [she] is, being a total inspirational badass, and making sure [her] crotch harness was adequately fit." The actress affectionately referred to Chesley as "the real hero."
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling extended her heartfelt birthday wishes to her "kind and lovely" friend Donisha Walker, who served as her stand-in on 'The Mindy Project'.
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham shared pictures of herself alongside her 'Girls' stuntwoman, Dakota Brown, on Instagram, praising her by saying, "Any time I need to crash a car [or] fly off a bike, this bad b---- appears."
