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30 Modern Celebs Who Look So Much Like Old Hollywood Icons, They Were Cast To Play Them
- Lily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film about Breakfast at Tiffany's, signaling ongoing interest in classic Hollywood biopics.
- Ana de Armas played Marilyn Monroe in Blonde (2022), citing an accent coach and a difficult screen test as part of her preparation.
- Renée Zellweger won an Oscar for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the 2019 biopic Judy, reflecting continued acclaim for biographical performances.
- Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale are among the actors who played Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner in The Aviator, highlighting star-studded biopic casting.
- Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem faced casting scrutiny for depicting Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos, prompting discussion on cultural representation.
- Lindsay Lohan and Tammy Blanchard have portrayed Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland in projects that revisit Old Hollywood legends for newer audiences.
- Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon contributed to Feud, depicting the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, underscoring how modern series reinterpret classic feuds.
- Javier Bardem defended his casting as Desi Arnaz, stating the broader industry should 'open the can of worms' for diverse casting.
- The BuzzFeed list spans actors from Lily Collins to Margaret Qualley, illustrating a broad spectrum of biopic and historical drama casting.
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