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An Exact Copy Of Emma Watson Was Found In The UK, And Some People Are Genuinely Confused
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An Exact Copy Of Emma Watson Was Found In The UK, And Some People Are Genuinely Confused

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With over 7 billion people living on the planet Earth, there’s bound to be a doppelgänger for most of us somewhere out there. Unfortunately, not all of us look like A-list celebrities, like this young woman from the UK whose uncanny resemblance to Emma Watson is making her go viral.

When Ella first shared a photo of her in comparison to Emma Watson’s on Reddit, people were shocked to find that it’s almost impossible to tell them apart. “I showed my girlfriend who loves Harry Potter and she got it wrong,” someone commented. “I see no difference,” another user pointed out. More than 65k people on Reddit made the post go viral. Therefore, we feel obliged to share it with you!

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This 17-year-old is going viral for her uncanny resemblance to actress Emma Watson

Image credits: Ella Norton

“My name is Ella Norton, and I am a 17-year-old from England. I am currently doing my A Levels, and have enjoyed starting up an Instagram and posting on Reddit as a celebrity lookalike,” Ella introduced herself to Bored Panda. “I’ve been told that I resembled Emma ever since I was young! I never thought I resembled her enough to ever make something of it, but starting a Instagram page and sharing some photos on Reddit has proved me wrong!” the student shared with us.

Image credits: Ella Norton

We asked Ella whether she gets stopped in the street by Emma Watson’s fans: “All the time! Usually whenever I visit large towns or cities, such as London or Oxford. I always feel so bad to let people down who genuinely think I am Emma, as I don’t want to disappoint people. It’s very surreal, though, experiencing even a tiny bit of what it’s like for a celebrity on a daily basis,” she shared with Bored Panda.

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Ella is based in the UK and says people approach her all the time whenever she visits bigger cities

Image credits: Ella Norton

“I’ve only recently started cosplaying this year,” Elle told Bored Panda. “So far I’ve only really cosplayed as Hermione, but I’m looking to also cosplay Belle from Beauty and The Beast, and Meg March from Little Women. I’ve never done any professional cosplay before, but I’m looking forward to learning more about cosplay and going to conventions when I can.”

Image credits: Ella Norton

Funnily enough, looks are not the only thing that Ella and Emma have in common. Both young women want to use their platform and audience to speak out on the issues that matter to them the most. “I am really enjoying getting started in the cosplay community, and also sharing the books I’m reading and my studying, which I am very passionate about. It’s also great to have a platform on which I have a voice to speak on important issues,” Ella shared with Bored Panda a couple of months ago.

She says “it’s flattering” that people confuse her with the British celebrity

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Image credits: Ella Norton

We asked Ella to share whether she had any memorable experiences with people mistaking her for the British actress. The now-viral student shared with us: “When I visited Oxford once, there were lots of children dressed up in Harry Potter uniform, and I was asked to take pictures with them all and sign autographs, some asking for Hermione’s autograph! It was very sweet.”

Image credits: Ella Norton

Funnily enough, looks are not the only thing that Ella and Emma have in common. Both young women want to use their platform and audience to speak out on the issues that matter to them the most.

“I’m an avid bookworm, and am very passionate about studying! I love being able to share the books I’m reading and my daily studying with my following online. I also really enjoy acting, singing, and ballet,” Ella shared with Bored Panda. “It’s been the dream to study at Oxford University reading English ever since I was little. After, I am hoping to go into work for human rights. I consider myself to be an advocate for human rights as well as environmental issues, and I would love to be able to make a difference in the world. That’s another reason why I like having a platform on social media; it’s great to have a voice with which I can speak on important issues.”

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“It’s also great to have a platform on which I have a voice to speak on important issues”

Image credits: Ella Norton

Has Ella ever thought about doing photo double work? “I have,” the student tells us. “Unfortunately, due to insurance coverage, I will not be able to do any until I am 18, but I’m hoping that I’ll be able to do some part-time double work when I come of age.”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely not twins but she could pass as her little sister for sure.

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itz kimora
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige

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Story Sweeney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is all fake. It's just Emma Watson trying to get attencion. DON'T BELIEVE THE CONPIRACY THEORIES!!!!!!

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Doggo Froggo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor girl - I would hate to look like Emma Watson. I cannot stand her and think that her beauty is well overrated. I look better than her when she is at her best when I have just woken up.

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Jaded Queen
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3 years ago

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She doesn't look like her not enough to actually think she is her. But ya could pass on as a distant cousin. For all we know she is u know. Same genes r required to produce sme results... Some out of wedlock child in the ancestry maybe

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3 years ago

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The fact you look alike means the gene pool is narrowing down. If you think that's something you should be happy on your small island, sure, go for it. Also, their facial structures clearly differ. What, are all brits constantly too drunk to judge during corona? (also if you get recognized for looking like someone else, that's pretty degrading, and if it's your only skill in life, it's pretty sad on top of it)

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Chloe
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3 years ago

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look at realellanorton on Instagram to see her un-photoshopped face

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Laura Dawson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

are you under 16 (serious question) as this sounds like a stunt pulled by someone who idolizes Emma Watson, insanely jealous there is a young girl that looks very much like her & wishes they themselves looked like Emma but don't so has started an account on IG (I believe you are behind the account Chloe) as a "campaign" against this young girl saying she's somehow photo-shopping her face & is delusional etc.... simply because you are jealous she does look like her. I have seen about 10 young women on Tiktok that resemble Emma Watson. If you are over 16, I am gonna be hard on you and tell you to grow up. Stop caring about strangers on the internet you don't know, you can be a fan of Emma W. all you want but you don't know Emma W. & need to stop acting as if you do. Emma W. has millions of fans, you are no different to the next fan, she was part of one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. So stop it.

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Thomas Robb
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Looks more like a second cousin of Emma than a double.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely not twins but she could pass as her little sister for sure.

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itz kimora
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige Please dont turn out like Paige

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Story Sweeney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is all fake. It's just Emma Watson trying to get attencion. DON'T BELIEVE THE CONPIRACY THEORIES!!!!!!

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Doggo Froggo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor girl - I would hate to look like Emma Watson. I cannot stand her and think that her beauty is well overrated. I look better than her when she is at her best when I have just woken up.

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Jaded Queen
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3 years ago

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She doesn't look like her not enough to actually think she is her. But ya could pass on as a distant cousin. For all we know she is u know. Same genes r required to produce sme results... Some out of wedlock child in the ancestry maybe

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3 years ago

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The fact you look alike means the gene pool is narrowing down. If you think that's something you should be happy on your small island, sure, go for it. Also, their facial structures clearly differ. What, are all brits constantly too drunk to judge during corona? (also if you get recognized for looking like someone else, that's pretty degrading, and if it's your only skill in life, it's pretty sad on top of it)

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Chloe
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look at realellanorton on Instagram to see her un-photoshopped face

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Laura Dawson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

are you under 16 (serious question) as this sounds like a stunt pulled by someone who idolizes Emma Watson, insanely jealous there is a young girl that looks very much like her & wishes they themselves looked like Emma but don't so has started an account on IG (I believe you are behind the account Chloe) as a "campaign" against this young girl saying she's somehow photo-shopping her face & is delusional etc.... simply because you are jealous she does look like her. I have seen about 10 young women on Tiktok that resemble Emma Watson. If you are over 16, I am gonna be hard on you and tell you to grow up. Stop caring about strangers on the internet you don't know, you can be a fan of Emma W. all you want but you don't know Emma W. & need to stop acting as if you do. Emma W. has millions of fans, you are no different to the next fan, she was part of one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. So stop it.

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Thomas Robb
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Looks more like a second cousin of Emma than a double.

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