Brittany Dixon; Kate Middleton.Photo: brittanydixonart/TikTok; Neil Mockford/GC
Kate Middletonhas a viral twin!
Brittany Dixon, an artist hailing from Australia, has recently captured the attention of TikTok users for her uncanny resemblance to the Duchess of Cambridge. Her followers even encouraged Dixon to apply for Netflix’s recentcasting calllooking for someone to play a college-age Kate inThe Crown.
In another video, Dixon shared that she “did end up applying” for the role. She said the casting asked her to send in a selfie, some general information and a 30-second video talking about something she loves.
Not only do the two women have their looks in common, but they also shared a passion for art. Dixon is a painter who shares her pieces on TikTok, while Kate studied art history at the University of St. Andrews, where she metPrince William. Kate, 40, has also shared some of herdrawing workwith the public, in addition to herphotography skills.
The role of Kate inThe Crownis expected to be a minor one, depicting the beginning of her romance withPrince Williamduring their time together at college in Scotland.
As we know, Kate and Prince William married in 2011 and now have three children:Prince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4.
A casting call notice from Netflix last month said they were looking to cast young actors to playPrince Williamfrom ages 16 to 21 andPrince Harryfrom ages 16 to 20. The notice specified that no previous professional acting experience was required and said filming for the roles would begin in August.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
Laura Warshauer, a New Jersey native and St. Andrews student who lived in the same dorm as the pair,previously told PEOPLEthat the two “definitely had chemistry” during their time at the university.
“Whenever Kate was in the room, Will was obviously paying attention to her,” Warshauer added. “When we’d be sitting at lunch in the dining hall and the two of them would be talking, it was amazing to see how natural it was, how they had so much to say to each other. Looking back, there were all these small moments — certainly moments where I was like, ‘Wow, this could really be something.’ "
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The fifth season ofThe Crownwill reportedly focus on 1990 to 1997 and feature a new cast, includingImelda StauntonasQueen Elizabeth, Dominic West asPrince CharlesandElizabeth Debickias Princess Diana.
source: people.com
