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Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And Shows

Carolyn Mullet by Carolyn Mullet
April 17, 2024
in ENTERTAINMENT
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Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And Shows

Many movies are based on or inspired by real-life people and events. These docudramas or biographical films and shows often draw much attention from audiences as people seem to be more interested in what has actually happened in this world. These hits portray people in real life, so actors are expected to be as similar to the real ones as possible. You’ll probably be surprised to see the comparison between these on-screen characters and the people they feature.

   
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Here we have compiled a list of 8 movie characters and placed them next to real-life people. Scroll down and see who your favorite actors portray in your favorite movies!

#1 Deborah Feldman

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: Unorthodox / Netflix, Amrei-Marie / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Netflix’s 2020 mini-series  Unorthodox was inspired by the autobiography of Deborah Feldman, who used to be a member of an ultra-religious Jewish community in New York. In the show, Shira Haas played Esther Shapiro, the fictional character based on Deborah Feldman, and described her journey to escape from religious orthodox.

#2 Jonathan Larson

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: Tick, Tick… Boom! / Netflix, Library of Congress

The efforts to survive as an artist of the genius playwright and composer Jonathan Larson was described in the 2021 hit  Tick, tick… Boom!. The movie title was named after his famous musicals Rent and Tick, tick… Boom!. 

#3 Elizabeth Holmes

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: The Dropout / Hulu, Max Morse for TechCrunch / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Elizabeth Holmes started the company Theranos in 2003 yet failed to develop a testing blood method that required small amounts of blood. Her life and work were depicted in Hulu’s mini-series The Dropout, which starred Amanda Seyfried as the main character.

#4 Tommy Wiseau

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: The Disaster Artist / New Line Cinema, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/East News

The notorious movie The Room, released in 2017, was inspired by Tommy Wiseau. The film’s director James Franco also took charge of the role of Tommy Wiseau.

#5 Patrizia Reggiani

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: Everett Collection/East News, VOLPE/IPA / IPA / IPA/IPA/SIPA/Sipa Press Russia/East News

House of Gucci (2021) revolved around Patrizia Reggiani, an Italian socialite who became well-known after her marriage to Maurizio Gucci from the Gucci house.

This woman was portrayed by Lady Gaga in the show. Reggiani enjoyed her elite life with famous people, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She indulged in the luxurious life so much that when her husband wanted to divorce, she hired a hitman to murder her and her ex-husband for vengeance.

#6 Samantha Barbash

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: Hustlers / Gloria Sanchez Productions, iam_missfoxita / Instagram

The hit Hustlers was based on the true story of  Samantha Barbash, played by Jennifer Lopez. Samantha worked in strip clubs and started her business there. She then helped free other women working with her at the club. 

#7 Marcia Clark

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story / FX Networks, ASSOCIATED PRESS/East News

The mini-series  Inside Look: The People v. O.J. Simpson — American Crime Story produced by FX was released in 2016. This show involved the now-famous prosecutor Marcia Clark, who was played by Sarah Paulson.

The complete trial was recreated on the screen, and Marcia Clark said she was “famous in a way that was kind of terrifying.” She had to be careful in choosing outfits and even words to enhance her image in the public eye.

#8 Tammy Faye Bakker

Let’s Compare Real-Life People With Their On-Screen Versions In 8 Movies And ShowsSource: The Eyes of Tammy Faye / Searchlight Pictures, Derek Storm/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The ups and downs in the televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker’s life was depicted in the 2021 movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The main role in this movie has earned the actress Jessica Chastain her first Academy Award.

Have you watched any of the movies above? Do you know any other real names that are brought to the big and small screens? Is there any true story that you want to be featured in the movies? Let us know in the comment segment below, and don’t forget to follow our website for more fascinating news and posts!

Carolyn Mullet

Carolyn Mullet

Carolyn Mullet is in charge of planning and content process management, business development, social media, strategic partnership relations, brand building, and PR for DailyHighlight. Before joining Dailyhighlight, she served as the Vice President of Editorial Development at Aubtu Today, and as a senior editor at various magazines and media agencies.

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