In recent weeks, cities like London, New York, Dublin, and Toronto have seen a surge in people participating in celebrity lookalike contests. What began as Timothee Chalamet lookalike contests in New York has now spread to include Paul Mescal in Dublin, Harry Styles in London, and Dev Patel in San Francisco. To help individuals determine their celebrity doppelgangers, an app called Star by Face that utilizes AI and facial recognition technology has become popular. The app compares users’ faces to thousands of celebrities to find the closest matches.
Using the app is simple – users upload a photo to the app, which then analyzes facial components and compares them to celebrity faces. The app then provides a list of celebrity matches based on gender, along with a ‘Best Pair’ that shows the top male and female celebrity they resemble. Several individuals, including staff at MailOnline and Mail on Sunday, have tested the app with amusing results, revealing their celebrity lookalikes.
The probability of finding a legitimate doppelganger is estimated at one in a trillion, according to a study using facial and body measurements. Despite the odds, the trend of celebrity lookalike contests has gained popularity among Gen Z, with events being held in various cities. Organizers have highlighted that these contests offer free and lighthearted entertainment for youngsters. As the trend continues to grow, future contests may feature celebrities like Gemma Collins and the Gallagher brothers from Oasis.
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