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Troy Goodall, a photographer from New Zealand, has given ordinary people with famous names a chance to celebrate their unusual situation. His new series titled "Almost Famous" depicts some of the world’s biggest names in the iconic poses of their famous namesakes. “They all have such incredible stories,” says Goodall. "From being hung up on while trying to make restaurant reservations, to being stalked outside their hotel rooms on holiday. Living with a famous name is hard!”

The series, made in collaboration with an iconic NZ brand, boasts an impressive cast of A-list names: Ben Affleck from Dunedin, Julia Roberts from Tauranga, Anthony Hopkins from Wellington, Michael Jordan from Kelston, Jackie Chan from Auckland, and Sarah Jessica Parker from Warkworth.

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Julia Roberts, Pizza Delivery Driver From Tauranga

Julia Roberts, Pizza Delivery Driver From Tauranga

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Anthony Hopkins, Museum Worker From Wellington

Anthony Hopkins, Museum Worker From Wellington

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Ben Affleck, Student From Dunedin

Ben Affleck, Student From Dunedin

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Farrier From Warkworth

Sarah Jessica Parker, Farrier From Warkworth

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Max L.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one here who finds her attractive, despite certainly not the classical stereotype anorexic model look ?

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

I don't think the dress works well for her, but otherwise yes I agree with you. (The pattern is ugly, as dude even I recognize that)

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sod the dress it's irrelevant - she is lovely - a Farrier needs a massive ammount of stregth to hold and control the horses that weigh more than 50 times their weight.

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Calum Sanderson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't know what a farrier is and apparently it's a horseshoe maker. TIL. Hope you did too.

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hayis4horses xx
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a farrier? as in a farrier who shoes horses and trims their hooves? good for her! horses are one of the best animals to work w. believe me, i would know :)

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

Farrier: a craftsman who trims and shoes horse's hooves. An interesting career.

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John Garghan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great images, I have the same project but I tend to just shoot as I meet them in the street, I'm looking for an 80 year old Alice Cooper https://www.flickr.com/photos/johngarghan/albums/72157627987400200

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Pinky Ivy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gawsh I would date her especially if she would share that drink with me

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