Viral Celebrity Lookalike TikTok Trend Cultivates Community

Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over TikTok and real life, offering a playful mix of absurdity, fandom, and community. It all began in New York, where a Timothée Chalamet lookalike event not only drew thousands of fans but also the actor himself—causing such a stir that the police had to shut it down. Since then, the trend has exploded, with unofficial competitions popping up everywhere from Chicago to London, celebrating everyone from Harry Styles to Zendaya. While most participants only loosely resemble their celebrity counterparts, the charm lies in the fun and creativity, as fans bond over shared loves and embrace the hilarity of it all.