Several celebrities are part of a male/female twinning duo, which only happens in one out of every 90 pregnancies. 40% of all twins born are boy/girl fraternal twins. One out of every 50 Americans have a twin brother or sister, and these famous people with twins are no exception. It is also estimated that 40% of twins develop their own language when they are young, usually before they learn to speak in their native tongue. Some of these famous twins are in show business together. Other twin duos feature one twin more in the spotlight than the other.
Who's the most famous boy/girl fraternal twin set on our list? Scarlett and Hunter Johansson top our list. Many people know Scarlett Johansson from her roles in The Avengers series, but did you know that her twin brother, Hunter, worked on President Obama's campaign in 2008? Another famous twinning duo is Alanis and Wade Morisette. Alanis is best known for her 1995 hit album, Jagged Little Pill, while her brother is a talented yogi.
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8 Famous Boy/Girl Twin Duos,
Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland
Everyone knows Kiefer Sutherland for his portrayal of Jack Baur on 24, for which he has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Satellite Awards. But did you know that his twin sister, Rachel, is a production manager? Rachel helped produce Saving Hope, Rookie Blues, and Lost Girl, as well as many other television shows.
Peyton and Spencer List
Spencer List has been featured in shows like Law & Order: SVU, Fringe, and Offspring. His twin sister Peyton, born one minute before him, is one of the stars of Disney Channel's hit original series Jessie. She has also appeared in several films, such as 27 Dresses, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Remember Me, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Giovanni and Marissa Ribisi
Marissa Ribisi is best known for her performances in Dazed and Confused, The Brady Bunch, Felicity, Grace Under Fire, and Friends. She married talented musician and Grammy winner, Beck, back in 2004. Her twin brother, Giovanni Ribisi, is known for his iconic roles on The New Leave It to Beaver, Married... With Children, The X-Files, Friends, My Name is Earl, and Entourage.
Aaron and Angel Carter
Aaron Carter made it big when he was only 10 years old - a huge feat for an aspiring rapper and singer! When the reality TV show House of Carters debuted in 2007, the world was introduced to Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter. Angel married Corey Conrad in 2014, and her twin brother walked her down the aisle.
Scarlett and Hunter Johansson
Most people know all about Scarlett Johansson, the gorgeous, blond actress that can make you laugh in a chick flick just as well as she can kick some ass in an action/thriller. But did you know that her twin brother, Hunter, is an awesome jack-of-all trades? Hunter Johansson has a few acting IMDB credits under his belt, but he also helped out with the Obama campaign in 2008. He was also involved with the relief project for Hurricane Sandy Victims in 2012.
Laverne Cox and M Lamar
Laverne Cox and her twin brother, M Lamar, both star on Netflix's original series, Orange Is the New Black. Laverne plays the role of post-transitioned Sophia Burset, a transgender inmate incarcerated for credit card fraud. M Lamar plays Sophia pre-transition, aka Marcus Burset. Laverne is an actress, dancer, and LGBT activist. M Lamar is a composer, musician, and actor.
Parker and Christopher Posey
Parker Posey earned her nickname as the "Queen of the Indies" by starring in many independent films, and later, in most of Christopher Guest's mockumentaries. Her first film role was in Dazed and Confused. She went on to land roles in Josie and the Pussycats, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, and a few episodes of Louie. Her twin brother, Christopher Posey, is an attorney, and mostly steers clear from the public eye.
Alanis and Wade Morisette
Most people know Alanis Morisette very well - she was basically our leader in angsty rock albums of the mid-'90s. She went on to produce several more albums, and began an acting career in the late 2000s, starring in Weeds, Degrassi: the Next Generation, Up All Night, and The Prince of Desire.
Her twin brother, Wade Morisette, is a little less well-known, but equally rad. He is a certified Rising Phoenix Yoga Therapist, a Reiki Master, and is certified in the practices of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Inyengar, Anusara, and Kriya yoga. In 2004, Lululemon appointed him their brand ambassador, and he embarked on The Lululemon Yoga Pilgrimage, spreading his indie rock/sanskrit inspired music and his love for yoga to over 32 different countries. Wade has been published in Yoga Journal and Macleans Magazine, and is working on a series of motivational speeches.