My first attempt was Lukas Haas and Alex Honnold. They both have similar-shaped noses, big ears that stick out, and the same hair color and texture. Still, it was close but no cigar:

Actor Lukas Haas. Best known (in my mind, at least) for his role when he was 9 years old as Samuel in the 1985 movie “Witness” with Harrison Ford. More recently, he appeared in “Inception” with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Alex Honnold, the best big wall free solo climber in the world (i.e. he’s a rock climber extraordinaire who doesn’t use rope, harnesses or other safety gear). He has completed the only known free solo climb of the Yosemite Triple crown.

My other possibility was Dylan McDermott and Gerard Butler. They share the same piercing blue eyes, man-scaping and mouth shape. Unfortunately, Dylan’s rectangular face versus Gerard’s round one are irreconcilable differences:

Actor Dylan McDermott, who starred in the series “The Practice” from 1997 through 2004. He’s currently on FX’s “American Horror Story.”

Hunky Scottish actor Gerard Butler, who starred in the movie “300″ as well as some lame romantic comedies like “P.S. I Love You” and “Playing for Keeps.”

So while I regroup and take some time to come up with a fresh crop of Double-Takes, here are two sources of inspiration from my Twitter feed.

Virgin Media is holding a contest via Facebook for celebrity lookalikes:

Sir Richard Branson’s doppelgänger.

And the image-sharing site Imgur features some of the work of François Brunelle, who was also just interviewed on NPR. Mr. Brunelle photographs people who look very similar to each other but are completely unrelated:

Amazing: seeing double.

Images via imgur and Virgin Media.

IMDB links: Lukas Haas, Dylan McDermott, Gerard Butler.

60 Minutes interview with Alex Honnold.

Actress Brittany Snow. You might remember her from the NBC series “American Dreams.”

Golden-Globe-winning actress Edie Falco (a.k.a. Carmela Soprano and Nurse Jackie).

IMDB links: Brittany Snow, Edie Falco.

Mayor of the Crescent City, Joseph “Mitch” Landrieu.

Actor Michael Chiklis who starred in the TV cop dramas “The Shield” and “The Commish.”

IMDB link for Michael Chiklis

HGTV’s Anthony Carrino, co-host of the new show “Cousins on Call.”

Wouldn’t you agree that his face is a mash-up of George Clooney (I know, it’s sacrilegious to compare Gorgeous George to anyone) and far-from-the-A-list comedian/actor Joe Rogan?

The one and only George Clooney: Oscar-awarding-winning actor, director, producer, Sexiest Man Alive, humanitarian, ladies’ man extraordinaire.

Joe Rogan: I remember him best as the host of that low-brow, extreme game show “Fear Factor.”

IMDB links: George Clooney, Joe Rogan.

I found out about the “The Mindy Project” on FOX, ironically, through NPR. Back in September, actress/producer/writer Mindy Kaling did an interview on Fresh Air about her new show. Although I was only mildly interested at the time (having never watched “The Office“), I’ve caught a few episodes over the past few months. It’s good! It’s funny! And she’s a normal-sized woman! You can read a recap of the Season 1 finale here but it featured some hilarious one-liners delivered by Morgan, the brawny and goofy male nurse. Morgan is played by actor Ike Barinholtz. At first, I thought he resembled Keanu Reeves. However, upon closer inspection, I think Ike looks more like a younger version of versatile movie star Chris Cooper.

Ike Barinholtz, who plays nurse Morgan Tookers on “The Mindy Project.” He apparently has also starred in HBO’s “Eastbound & Down” and “The League” on FX (so maybe it is a decent cable channel after all).

Actor Chris Cooper. I remember him best as Conklin in “The Bourne Identity.” Other movie credits include “American Beauty,” “Seabiscuit” and “Adaptation.”

IMDB links: Ike Barinholtz, Chris Cooper

Oh Modern Family! How you disappoint me so. Perhaps all those Emmys and Golden Globes made you too complacent because your fourth season on ABC was sadly hit-or-miss. Once upon a time, you were sure-fire funny. The scenarios and jokes then became a bit forced. And with Haley now off at college and va-va-voom Gloria getting knocked up by Al Bundy (oops, I mean Jay Pritchett)—I dunno, your snappiness and comedic timing seemed off too.

While your bantering and bickering gay couple Mitch and Cam are still endearing, my favorite pair will always be Type A soccer mom Claire Dunphy and her klutzy but well-meaning hubby Phil. Doesn’t the actor who plays Mr. Dunphy look astonishingly similar to a certain beloved cereal mascot? The long, pointy ears. The sharp chin. The brunette widow’s peak. The dimple placement. I could go on. His appearance distracts me just enough to hope that you find your spark again next year. Here’s a hint: may your characters have more depth than a cartoon.

Actor Ty Burrell.

Count Chocula, one of General Mills’ monster cereal mascots since 1971.

Lest you think my haterade is unfair, I have noticed one likeable thing about Ms. Cummings: she could be related to Yoanna House, the Season 2 winner of “America’s Next Top Model.” Notice I didn’t say they could be identical twins. Whitney’s oval (horsey?) facial shape differs from Yoanna’s squarish jawline. And Yoanna has a slightly longer paraphiltrum (the skin between the nose and the upper lip). But they both have big, clear hazel eyes; full lips; and dark, straight hair (extensions?). So I think they could be cousins–and I bet Yoanna can tell better jokes.

So-called comedian Whitney Cummings. (I could care less about her filmography.)

Model and reality TV personality Yoanna House.

Whitney Cummings: IMDB link and personal website.

Yoanna House: IMDB link and personal website.

Actor Shemar Moore. You might know him from the CBS drama “Criminal Minds” or the soap opera “The Young and the Restless” back in the day. (Great smile, right?)

Former NFL linebacker/defensive end Jason Taylor who played most of his career as a Miami Dolphin.

Since that pairing didn’t quite live up to my standards, I decided to give you a bonus double-take. (What can I say? It’s your lucky day!) Actually, I can’t take credit for this gem. It was my best friend Susan who tipped me off to this astoundingly similar duo:

Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) who is a fiscal and social conservative. (No further comment.)

Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn who apparently stars in “Criminal Minds” too. Some of her movie credits include “The Firm” with Tom Cruise, “Basic Instinct” with a panty-less Sharon Stone, and the infamously bad “Waterworld.”

IMDB links: Shemar Moore, Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Info about Kelly Ayotte from Roll Call and The Washington Post.

Jason Taylor’s stats via ESPN.

If you’ve ever seen the show, you know that the Hotlanta divas know how to do ridiculous drama where everything flies (figuratively and sometimes literally): insults, fur, wigs. The most entertaining RHOA is of course NeNe Leakes. Famous enough now to go by first name alone, she’s the strong and sassy scene-stealer.

One of the newest provocateurs on the block is Kenya Moore. She’s a former Miss USA (like, waaay back in the day) and self-proclaimed media mogul who’s desperate for her dweeb of a boyfriend Walter to propose with some ginormous bling.

Inane plot lines aside, Ms. Moore bears a striking resemblance to Grammy Award-winning singer Natalie Cole. Hazel eyes, similar mouth shape, bone structure. (Almost everything but the voice.)

Kenya Moore, a former Miss USA and legend in her own mind.

Natalie Cole, daughter of “Unforgettable” legendary singer Nat King Cole.

IMDB links: Kenya Moore, Natalie Cole.

P.S. Do you think I should try for a “Moore” hat trick next week? I featured Demi last week and Kenya today. Perhaps it’s time for Shemar?

Well, in spite of all the plastic surgery that she denies ever having undergone, Demi still resembles “Real Housewife of Beverly Hills” Kyle Richards. Both have long brunette locks, hazel eyes and good bone structure. If Demi could just eat some cooked food and fill out a little more, she would look less mannish and less angular with softer curves like Kyle, which wouldn’t be a bad thing.

Demi Moore: actress, tabloid fixture. I remember her best for “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Indecent Proposal” and last year’s “Margin Call.”

Kyle Richards: RHOBH and Paris Hilton’s aunt.

IMDB links: Demi Moore, Kyle Richards.

Update on Nov. 30, 2012: In case you were losing sleep over the state of Demi Moore’s love life, fear not! She’s reportedly now dating Vito Schnabel, the 26-year-old son of artist Julian Schnabel. (Yes, that would be a 24-year age difference.)