Bearing an uncanny resemblance to actress Helen Hunt, many fans believe Leelee Sobieski is Hunt’s younger sister.
Many fans believe Leelee Sobieski shares an uncanny resemblance with actress Helen Hunt, even going so far as to think of her as Hunt’s younger sister (Image: Actresses Leelee Sobieski (Left) and Helen Hunt (Right) – Credit: WENN)
A Generation Apart: The Perceived Connection Between Leelee Sobieski and Helen Hunt
Considering their age difference of 20 years, Hunt could also be Leelee’s mother. However, the two actresses are not related.
Leelee Sobieski, born Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski on June 10, 1983, in New York City, New York, has a diverse ethnic background. Her father’s heritage includes French, Polish, and Swiss roots, while her mother is primarily of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with a quarter of Dutch/Frisian ancestry.
Leelee Sobieski, born on June 10, 1983, in New York City, New York, has a mixed ethnic background with French, Polish, Swiss, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Dutch/Frisian ancestry, while Helen Hunt, born on June 15, 1963, in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, has a predominantly English heritage with a quarter being Ashkenazi Jewish (Credit: Tinseltown / Lev Radin / Shutterstock)
On the other hand, Helen Hunt, born Helen Elizabeth Hunt on June 15, 1963, in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, has a more English-centric heritage, with 75% of her ancestry being English. She also has a 25% Ashkenazi Jewish background.
“It can’t be a bad thing that people think we look alike,” Sobieski said in an interview about being compared to Helen Hunt.
Leelee Sobieski herself acknowledges the striking resemblance to Helen Hunt and welcomes the comparison with grace (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / POP)
The Look That Ignited a Comparison: Leelee Sobieski’s Evolution into a Fashion Icon
Known for her innocent looks during her teenage years, by 2013, Leelee Sobieski had transformed into a bonafide fashion icon specializing in Haute couture-inspired designer pieces.
Leelee Sobieski with red lips at the New Museum Spring Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on April 10, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
A Minimalist Sensation: Leelee Sobieski’s Striking Appearance at the New Museum Spring Gala
In April 2013, the then 29-year-old actress attended the New Museum Spring Gala in New York City and stole the show with her minimalist-inspired Jil Sander ensemble.
Leelee sported a simple white shirt tucked into a chic midi skirt with a side panel fold that added dramatic effect.
Leelee Sobieski’s white shirt was tucked into a chic midi skirt with a side panel fold (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
She wore no accessories and kept her hair and make-up to a minimum, making her hot red lips the focal point of her face.
Who knew you could make a plain white shirt work for a formal event by pairing it with a dramatic skirt?
Leelee Sobieski showed off her sexy feet in black heels (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
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