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List of twins

This is a list of notable twins, siblings resultant from a multiple birth.

Conjoined twins

  • Chang and Eng Bunker (1811–1874), the original "Siamese twins"
  • Ilona and Judit Gófitz (1701–1723)
  • Abby and Brittany Hensel (born 1990)
  • Daisy and Violet Hilton (1908–1969)
  • Millie and Christine McKoy (1851–1912)
  • Radhika and Dudhika Nayak (born 1888; Dudhika died in 1902, Radhika in 1903)
  • Spider Girls, Ganga and Jamuna Mondal (born Ayara and Jayara Ratun in 1969 or 1970)

Actors

Artists

Authors and writers

Businesspeople

Comedians

  • Ethan and Grayson Dolan (1999–)
  • Jim (1941–2008) and Jon Hager (1941–2009)
  • Luke and Jai Brooks, from The Janoskians (1995–)
  • Hodgetwins (1974-)
  • Kenny and Keith Lucas (1985–)
  • Veronica and Vanessa Merrell (1996–)
  • Randy and Jason Sklar (1972–)

Criminals

Twins in dance

  • Peter Frame (1957–2018) and Paul Frame, (1957–) ballet dancers
  • Emma Slater and Kelly Slater in Dancing with the Stars
  • Les Twins Laurent and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois, French Hip Hop dancers, winners of 2017 World of Dance

Filmmakers

Models

In music

  • Alejandra and Claudia Deheza of the band School of Seven Bells
  • Veronica and Vanessa Merrell, singers, songwriters and youtubers
  • Natalie and Nicole Albino, members of Nina Sky
  • Jay (John) and Michael Aston (1957–), of Gene Loves Jezebel (1980–1989; 1995–1997)
  • Miko and Yumi Bai of By2
  • Didem and Sinem Balık, opera singers
  • George and Jack Barnett, members of These New Puritans
  • David Michael and Isabella "Bunny" Bennett, members of Steam Powered Giraffe
  • Mike and Pete Bishop, members of The Bishops
  • Anders and Jonas Björler, members of At the Gates and The Haunted
  • Gayle and Gillian Blakeney (1966–), of The Monitors and The Twins
  • Brian and Brandon Casey, members of Jagged Edge
  • Jamie and Vincent Cavanagh, members of Anathema
  • Andrew and Brian Chaplin (1990–), members of South African-based electro duo Locnville
  • ChoA and Way of Crayon Pop
  • Alex and Nels Cline (1956–), avant-garde musicians
  • Keven "Dino" (1974–2003) and Solomon "Shazam" Conner (1974–), members of H-Town
  • Andraé (1942–2015) and Sandra Crouch (1942–), gospel singers
  • Katie and Allison Crutchfield, members of P.S. Eliot
  • Cherie Currie and Marie Currie, singers
  • Kelley and Kim Deal, members of The Breeders
  • Aaron and Bryce Dessner, members of The National
  • Tom and David Farmer, members of Blackfoot Sue
  • Lamb and Lynx Gaede, members of Prussian Blue
  • Marge (1948–1996) and Mary Ann Ganser (1948–1970), members of The Shangri-Las
  • Robin (1949–2012) and Maurice Gibb (1949–2003), members of the Bee Gees
  • Paweł and Łukasz Golec, members of Golec uOrkiestra
  • Matt and Luke Goss (29 September 1968–), members of Bros
  • John and Edward Grimes (1991–), of Jedward
  • Jim and Jon Hager, country duo Hager Twins
  • Tim and Phil Hanseroth, members of Brandi Carlile's band
  • Christoph and Anton Hochheim, members of The Depreciation Guild
  • Rommel and Robert Hinds-Grannum, hip-hop duo A-Game
  • Ryu Hwa-young of T-ara and Ryu Hyo-young of Coed School (1993–)
  • Warattha and Charattha Imraporn (a.k.a. Noey and Jam), Thai pop duo Neko Jump
  • Monica and Gabriela Irimia (1982–), pop duo The Cheeky Girls
  • Emi and Yumi Ito (1941–), pop duo The Peanuts
  • Yusuke and Hisato Izaki, members of Flame
  • Ryan and Gary Jarman (1980–) members of The Cribs
  • Kwangmin and Youngmin Jo of Boyfriend (1995–)
  • Ben and James Johnston, members of Biffy Clyro
  • Len and Rin Kagamine, members of Vocaloid
  • Herbert and Harold Kalin, the Kalin Twins
  • Bill and Tom Kaulitz (1989–), members of Tokio Hotel
  • Ellen and Alice Kessler, entertainers
  • Heather and Jennifer Kinley, country music duo The Kinleys
  • Felisha and Fallon King, members of Cherish
  • Jeni and Kyndi Niquette, pop rock duo Jen and Kat
  • Camille and Kennerly Kitt, harp duo The Harp Twins
  • Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen, pop duo Marcus & Martinus
  • Rafi and Sevan Kirder (1980–), members of Red Shamrock and ex-members of Eluveitie
  • Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, duo RyanDan
  • Supachaya Lattisophonkul and Pailin Rattanasangsatian (a.k.a. Bell and HwaHwa), Thai pop duo China Dolls
  • Remy and Pascal Le Boeuf, jazz duo Le Boeuf Brothers
  • Nathan and Matthew Leone, members of Madina Lake
  • Sari and Romy Lightman, members of Tasseomancy
  • Evan and Jaron Lowenstein, duo Evan and Jaron
  • Edele Barrett and Keavy Lynch (1979–), members of B*Witched
  • Peggy and Patsy Lynn, The Lynns
  • Megan and Liz Mace, aka Megan & Liz
  • Benji and Joel Madden (1979–), members of Good Charlotte and The Madden Brothers
  • Sam and Amanda Marchant, pop duo Samanda
  • Michael and John McGlynn (1964–), directors of Anúna
  • Wendy and Susannah Melvoin (1964–), singers and former members of Prince's backup band The Revolution
  • Jacob and Joshua Miller, members of Nemesis Rising
  • Gabriela and Mihaela Modorcea (1985–), duo Indiggo
  • Alanis and Wade Morissette (1974–), singer/songwriters
  • Sakamoto Naoya and Sakamoto Kazuya, of On/Off
  • Christina and Michelle Naughton, piano duo
  • Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, members of band Nelson
  • Miriam and Olivia Nervo, members of NERVO
  • Peter and Paul Okoye, members of P-Square
  • Jacob and Joshua Olds, members of Family Force 5
  • Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, pop duo The Veronicas
  • Simone and Amedeo Pace, members of Blonde Redhead
  • Charles (1948–) and John Panozzo (1948–1996), members of Styx
  • Güher and Süher Pekinel, duo-pianists
  • John and Joshua Pritchard, members of Ruin/Renewal and Brother & Co.
  • Tegan and Sara Quin (1980–), members of indie music duo Tegan and Sara
  • Charlie and Craig Reid, folk duo The Proclaimers
  • John Len Ruela and Len John Ruela Pearce (1991–), members of Justice Crew
  • Paul (1948–1992) and Barry Ryan (1948–), formed the group Paul and Barry Ryan
  • Gabriel and Michael Saalfield, The Royce Twins, singer songwriters of Australia
  • Lee and Tyler Sargent, members of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
  • Keith and Kevin Schultz, members of Keith, Kevin and Air
  • Denny and Kenny Scott, members of Swirl 360
  • Walter and Wallace "Scotty" Scott, members and lead singers of The Whispers
  • Tom and Dan Searle, members of Architects
  • Toni and Trisha Sherwood, members of 11:30
  • Stuart and James Steele, members of Exit Ten
  • Daniel ("Dan") and Eric Tadros, members of Tadros
  • Anastasiya and Maria Tolmachevy, Russian child singers at the age of nine, they won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Bucharest, Romania
  • Gyða and Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir, former members of múm
  • Janice and Jill Vidal, singers
  • Mona and Lisa Wagner, members of The MonaLisa Twins
  • Chandra and Leigh Watson, members of The Watson Twins
  • Andrew and David Williams, members of The Williams Brothers
  • Andy and Jez Williams, members of Doves
  • Marvin and Carvin Winans (1958–)
  • Ben and Zach Yudin, members of Cayucas
  • Ben and Alex Moore, members of Oliver Riot
  • Sukriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar, Indian playback singers
  • Wyatt and Fletcher Shears, members of The Garden

Politicians

In reality television

  • Tony and John Alberti (1986–)
  • Natalie and Nadiya Anderson (1986–)
  • Amanda and Michelle Babin (1988–)
  • Isabella and Sofia Bliss (1998–)
  • Thomas and Stephen Buell (1992–)
  • Shawn and Claire Buitendorp (1990–)
  • Bennett and Winston Butterfield
  • Dylan and Taylor Cash
  • Jana and John-David Duggar (1990–)
  • Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar (1998–)
  • Haley and Emily Ferguson (1992–)
  • Torian and Tre Fields (1992–)
  • Roxanne and Nicole Frilot (1983–)
  • Cara and Madelyn Gosselin (2000–)
  • Cindy and Mindy Hall (1974–)
  • Cece and Cate Hamill (2012–)
  • Ron and Richard Harris (1953–2014, 1953–)
  • Abby and Brittany Hensel (1990–)
  • Elza and Nellie Jenkins (1992–)
  • Leigh and Leslie Keno (1957–)
  • Gary and Larry Lane (1975–)
  • Seoeon and Seojun Lee (2013–)
  • Allie and Lexi Kaplan (1993–)
  • Sam and Amanda Marchant (1988–)
  • Chris and Josh Martinez (1987–)
  • Dario and Raphy Medrano (1992–)
  • Adria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-Carroll (1974–)
  • Skyler and Spencer Nick (1992–)
  • Becky and Jessie O'Donohue (1980–)
  • Ji & Le Otun
  • Kristina & Kamila Podvisotskaya
  • Zach and Jeremy Roloff (1990–)
  • GinaMarie and AnnaMarie Russo (1986–)
  • Darcey and Stacey Silva (1974–)
  • Drew and Jonathan Scott (1978–); see also Property Brothers, the series and media franchise featuring the pair
  • Aliannah and Aleeah Simms (2009–)
  • MeMe & Key Vickers
  • Danielle and Gabrielle Victor (1988–)
  • Adam & Cory Zinker (1992–)

Royalty

Scientists

Sportspeople

Twins with different claims to fame

Other

Notable people with a non-famous twin

Twins in Judeo-Christian faiths

Twin records

  • Gin Kanie (1892–2001) and Kin Narita (1892–2000), widely known for their longevity
  • Benny (1947–2001) and Billy McGuire (1947–1979), heaviest ever twins at 814 and 784 pounds. Born in Hendersonville, NC, US in 1947. Billy died in 1979, Benny in 2001.[6]
  • Michael and James Lanier, World's tallest twins, at 7' 6" or 2.286 m.[7][8][9]
  • Edward and Daniel Hemberg (2005–), heaviest twins born in New Zealand (and at the time Australasia) via natural delivery (Edward 3.54 kg and Daniel 3.76 kg)[10]
  • Tashi and Nungshi Malik (1991–), world's first female twins to scale Everest together, first twins and siblings to scale Seven Summits together, Ski to North & South Pole together and to complete Explorers Grand Slam together and youngest persons to achieve it[11][12]

See also

References

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