
It turns out even the TODAY show hosts have celebrity twin moments. During a lighthearted segment on the Oct. 28 episode of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, Hoda Kotb and Laura Jarrett opened up about the famous faces people often confuse them with â and the comparisons sparked laughter, disbelief, and even a little flattery.
The topic was sparked by a viral story about a TimothĂ©e Chalamet look-alike competition over the weekend. With the energy in the studio already buzzing, Laura jumped right into the fun, admitting she hears the same comparison over and over again â and it still surprises her.
But before she could reveal her own celebrity doubles, she turned the spotlight on Hoda.
âPeople say you look like one person in particular,â Laura teased, grinning. âI donât see it, but you get it a fair amount.â
Hoda needed no reminder. âWell, I always get Gayle King,â she admitted with a laugh. âPeople often ask me, âHowâs your bestie, Oprah?ââ
The comparison has followed Hoda for years. Back in 2016, she even joked on-air that she understood why viewers mix them up. âI think there are some similarities,â she said at the time â recognizing that both she and King share warm smiles, signature glasses, and lively personalities.
Still, Laura wasnât totally convinced. âBut I donât see it,â she insisted, scrunching her nose as the audience chuckled.
Hoda shrugged playfully. âWe kind of have â it depends. Thereâs a lot. People see it,â she explained, acknowledging that sometimes viewers see what they want to see.

With Hodaâs celebrity twin officially established, she turned the tables.
âWho do you get?â Hoda asked, eager to hear what famous faces Laura was linked to.
Laura didnât hold back. âIn the past, Paula Patton,â she said confidently.
Hodaâs eyes widened instantly. âOh, you do look like Paula!â she exclaimed. A split-screen comparison popped up beside them â and the resemblance was undeniable. The same bright eyes. The same glowing complexion. The same effortless elegance. If someone claimed they were sisters, nobody would question it.
But Laura wasnât done. She continued, noting another very familiar name that has followed her:Â Meghan Markle.
When the photos appeared side-by-side, Hoda nearly jumped out of her chair. âOh God, itâs all happening!â she exclaimed, reveling in the uncanny resemblance. The structure of their features, their soft waves, and overall poise made the comparison stand out even more than expected.
And then came the final celebrity connection â one that just might be the most flattering of them all.
âAlicia Keys,â Laura added casually.
Hoda immediately gasped and gestured to the screen as another split image flashed behind them. âYou have all of that!â she said, pointing excitedly to Lauraâs perfectly symmetrical grin and soulful eyes.

Laura laughed, clearly enjoying the attention â and she had every right to. Being compared to an award-winning singer, a Hollywood actress, and a duchess? Not a bad Monday.
Hoda leaned in to call out the one thing that really sealed the deal: âBy the way â look at that. You kind of have the smile,â she pointed out, admiring Lauraâs confident side-by-side with Alicia Keys.
Laura smirked proudly. âSee?â she said, enjoying the moment. âI mean, I will take all of them.â
From banter to giggles and eye-popping comparisons, the segment was pure morning-show joy â and a reminder that even celebrities enjoy guessing who they look like.
And perhaps the segment revealed a bigger truth: whether fans see Hoda as the Gayle King of NBC or mistake Laura for royalty, viewers pay attention â and they love to feel connected to the faces they watch each morning.
The fun exchange showed exactly why Hoda and Laura resonate with audiences â theyâre not afraid to lean into humor, poke fun at themselves, and share the same experiences the rest of us do.
Just like us, theyâve heard, âHey, donât I know you? Arenât you that person fromâŠ?â
Only difference? Their look-alikes just happen to be some of the biggest names in entertainment.
