Ever been mistaken for a Hollywood A-lister while picking up some avocados at your local grocery store? No? Well, neither have we.

But the folks we’re about to introduce you to? They’ve probably had to explain more than once that, no, they’re not actually Scarlett Johansson or Chris Hemsworth. They’re the next best thing, though — their official body doubles and stunt doubles!

Here we are with a compilation of moments when Hollywood has fooled us. These talented individuals may not walk the red carpet, but they have impressive behind-the-scenes skills that make our favorite movie moments possible. From high-stakes action sequences to nuanced scenes that the stars would rather not tackle, these professionals are there to fill in the gaps, sometimes putting their well-being on the line in the process.

Feel free to give us your two cents in the comments below, and keep scrolling to see just how Hollywood manages to dupe us time and again!

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#1 Lynda Carter With Her Wonder Woman Acting Double Jeannie Epper

#2 Emma Watson With Her Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Harry Potter

#3 Johnny Depp With His Stunt Double Tony Angelotti On The Set Of Pirates Of The Caribbean

What is a Body Double?

A body double is a specialized role in filmmaking, responsible for standing in for actors under specific circumstances. Unlike stuntmen and stuntwomen, who are brought in to perform high-risk actions, including leaps, fights, or car chases, body doubles are brought in for different reasons.

They’re often used for scenes involving n****y, intricate camera angles, or to showcase a particular skill set, such as musical proficiency or athletic ability. Body doubles may also be used when an actor is unavailable due to scheduling conflicts. With union rules mandating a minimum off-time between shoots for actors, body doubles may also be asked to stand in for actors to keep the production on schedule.

Impressive how important body doubles are for our beloved movies and TV shows, right? Though they might not be the faces you recognize on the red carpet, their contributions are invaluable to the storytelling and visual quality of the films we love.

#4 Elijah Woods With His Scale Double Kiran Shah On The Set Of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

#5 Ken Stott And His Stunt Double Peter Dillon On The Set Of The Hobit

#6 Hugh Jackman And His Stunt Double Richard Bradshaw On The Set Of X-Men: The Last Stand

What Do Body Doubles Do?

Alright, so you’ve got the basics of what a body double is. But what do these jack-of-all-trades actually do on set?

Unlike stunt professionals, who usually specialize in dangerous action scenes, body doubles have their own set of expertise.

For example, in scenes involving music or dance, body doubles could be skilled musicians or dancers themselves, bringing authenticity to a performance that the lead actor may not possess. When it comes to tasks like driving or handling specialized equipment instead, those are typically left to stunt performers.

In period films, body doubles may have to master historical activities, such as period-specific dances or archery, to lend credibility to the scene.

Each body double usually has a unique skill set that is carefully matched to the project’s demands. They work closely with directors, choreographers, and even special effects teams to bring a scene to life in the most convincing way possible.

#7 Faye Marsay With Her Stunt Double Casey Michaels On The Set Of Game Of Thrones

#8 Game Of Thrones Stunt Doubles

#9 Robin Williams With His Stunt Double Mike Mitchell On The Set Of Night At The Museum 3

Do Doubles Get Paid Well?

Have you ever wondered how much someone earns for leaping off buildings or performing high-speed car chases in movies? Well, the answer is a bit of a mixed bag.

A stunt double’s salary can differ dramatically, depending on the film’s budget, the level of expertise, and how daring the stunts are.

While the earnings aren’t going to rival those of Hollywood’s elite actors, the profession can offer a respectable income for those with the knack for it. In the United States, stunt professionals can expect an average annual income of around $46,845. But for those who make it to high-profile, big-budget films, the earnings can rocket up to as much as $250,000 a year.

Keep in mind, however, that this job comes with its own set of expenses — specialized training, equipment, and of course, insurance.

#10 Tom Hardy And Stunt Double Jacob Tomuri On The Set Of Mad Max: Fury Road

#11 Mark Ruffalo And His Stunt Double Anthony Molinari On The Set Of Now You See Me

#12 Ian Mckellen With His Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Lotr

Do Doubles Get Credited?

When it comes to getting credit, body doubles often find themselves in a bit of a gray area. Operating behind the scenes to cover for another actor, body doubles usually don’t receive the same level of credit as the actors they’re standing in for.

In some films though, body doubles do get credited. Take Avengers: Age of Ultron, for example. Here, the body double and stuntwomen for Black Widow were credited due to Scarlett Johansson’s pregnancy at the time.

However, that’s not always the case. A notorious example comes from the 2010 film Black Swan. Natalie Portman’s Academy Award win for the movie sparked a big fuss over how much of the intense ballet scenes were actually her and how much was her body double, ballet dancer Sarah Lane. It raised many questions about who gets credit for what on the big screen.

The question of credit isn’t just about getting your name in the end roll — it’s also about recognition and respect within the industry. And with movies getting bolder in terms of content, the conversation around body doubles and their due credit is only heating up.

#13 Michael Douglaswith His Longtime Stunt Double Mike Runyard On The Set Of Ant-Man

#14 Kate Winslet With Her Stunt Double Sarah Franzl On The Set Of Titanic

#15 Alyson Hannigan And Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer

Do Stunt Doubles Get Hurt a Lot?

Stunt work is, by its very nature, risky business. While safety measures have come a long way and are rigorously enforced on professional sets, there’s always an element of danger when flipping cars, diving off buildings, or engaging in high-speed chases. It’s like an extreme sport but with a script, a director, and a whole crew watching.

On the other hand, body doubles usually don’t have to perform the dangerous feats that stunt professionals do. Still, they face their own set of challenges. Whether it’s enduring hours in makeup, maintaining physical shape to match the actor they’re standing in for, or even mastering complex choreography for a dance sequence, the job is far from a walk in the park.

In recent years, CGI has been increasingly used to minimize risks for both stunt and body doubles, and even to complete a movie when someone from the main cast unexpectedly passes away. While CGI can’t replace all physical requirements or the nuanced movements captured on camera, it does offer another layer of safety for sequences that might be too risky otherwise.

That said, injuries do happen across the board. Sometimes, they’re minor scrapes or bruises, but more severe injuries aren’t unheard of. There’s a reason why stunt and body doubles undergo extensive training and possess specialized skills — their job is to mitigate risks and execute complex moves in the safest manner possible.

It’s a role that demands precision, courage, and a deep understanding of the human body and the physics involved in each stunt or scene. And even with all the planning, preparation, and CGI, things can go sideways. But despite the risks, it’s a profession filled with people passionate about their craft and willing to push the envelope to get that perfect shot.

#16 Chandler Riggs And His Stunt Double Jessica Merideth On The Set Of Walking Dead

#17 Jared Padalecki With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Supernatural

#18 Chris Hemsworth With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Thor

#19 Mark Wahlberg With Stunt Double Dan Mast On The Set If Transformers: Age Of Extinction

#20 Uma Thurman And Stunt Double Zoe Bell On The Set Of [end] Bill

#21 Rupert Grint And Stunt Double Anthony Knight On The Set Of Harry Potter

#22 Emma Watson With Her Stunt Double On The Set Of Harry Potter

#23 Chris Pratt And His Stunt Double Tony Mcfarr On The Set Of Jurassic World

#24 Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, And Stunt Doubles On The Set Of The Mask

#25 Jennifer Lopez And Her Male Stunt Double On The Set Of Follow The Leader Video Clip

#26 Sir Christopher Lee With His Stunt Double N The Set Of Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones

#27 Liam Neeson And His Stunt Double Mark Vanselow On The Set Of Taken 3

#28 Jonathan Banks, Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston And Their Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Breaking Bad

#29 Megan Fox And Her Stunt Double On The Set Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

#30 Daniel Radcliffe With His Stunt Double David Holmes On The Set Of Harry Potter

#31 Dwayne Johnson And Stunt Double On The Set Of Pain And Gain

#32 Léa Seydoux With Her Double Gemita Samarra On The Set Of Spectre

#33 Ryan Reynolds And Stunt Double Will Erichson On The Set Of Deadpool

#34 Bryce Dallas Howard And Stunt Double Whitney Coleman On The Set Of Jurassic World

#35 Jaimie Alexander And Her Stunt Double Ky Furneaux On The Set Of Blindspot

#36 Chris Hemsworth And His Stunt Double Bobby Holland Hanton On The Set Of The Huntsman: Winter’s War

#37 Andrew Garfield With His Stunt Double William Spencer On The Set Of Amazing Spider-Man 2

#38 Caitriona Balfe And Her Stunt Double On The Set Of Outlander

#39 Sebastian Stan With His Stunt Double James Young On The Set Of Captain America: The Winter Soldier

#40 Zooey Deschanel With Stunt Double Monica Braunger On The Set Of New Girl

#41 Grant Gustin With His Stunt Double Cody Laudan On The Set Of The Flash

#42 Ginnifer Goodwin With Her Stunt Double On The Set Of Once Upon A Time

#43 Taylor Lautner With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Tracers

#44 Colin Firth With His Stunt Double Rick English On The Set Of Kingsman

#45 Bruce Willis With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Red 2

#46 Cara Delevingne With Her Stunt Double Tara Macken On The Set Of Suicide Squad

#47 Melissamccarthy With Her Stunt Double Luci Romberg On The Set Of Ghostbusters

#48 Lucy Lawless And Stunt Double Zoe Bell On The Set Of Xena The Warrior Princess

#49 Robert Pattinson And Stunt Double Paul Darnell On The Set Of Twilight

#50 Adam Sandler And His Stunt Double Paul Lacovara On The Set Of Jack And Jill

#51 Christian Bale And His Stunt Double On The Set Of The Dark Knight Rises

#52 Adrianne Palicki With Her Stunt Double Alicia Vela-Bailey On The Set Of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

#53 Christian Slater And His Stunt Double Marc Shaffer On The Set Of The Forgotten

#54 Shailene Woodley And Stunt Double Alicia Vela-Bailey On The Set Of Divergent

#55 Michael J. Fox With Three Extra Martys: From Left, Photo Double Kevin Holloway, Stand-in Robert Bennett, And Stunt Double Charlie Croughwell On The Set Of Back To The Future Part Ii

#56 Regina King With Her Stunt Double On The Set Of Southland

#57 Jay Hernandez With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Suicide Squad

#58 Amy Poehler And Will Arnett With Their Doubles Tiffany Scott And Patrick Hancock On The Set Of Blades Of Glory

#59 Reese Witherspoon Hung Out With Her Stunt Double Marny Eng On The Set Of Hot Pursuit

#60 Alexander Skarsgard And His Stunt Double On The Set Of True Blood

#61 Chris Pratt With His Stunt Double Tony Mcfarr On The Set Of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

#62 Julie Newmar And Her Stunt Double On The Set Of The Batman TV Series

#63 Daniel Craig And His Stunt Double Garvin Cross On The Set Of Dream House

#64 Guardians Of The Galaxy Stunt Doubles

#65 Robert De Niro With His Stuntman On The Set Of Dirty Grandpa

#66 Brad Pitt With His Stunt Double On The Set Of The Counselor

#67 Kate Mara And Her Double Casey Michaels On The Set Of The Martian

#68 Patrick Dempsey And His Stunt Double Stand By On The Set Of Transformers 3

#69 Anthony Mackie With His Stunt Double On The Set Of Captain America: Civil War

#70 John Billingsley And Stunt Double On The Set Of Star Trek

#71 Sacha Baron Cohen And His Stunt Double On The Set Of The Dictator

#72 Chris Evans With His Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier

#73 Angelina Jolie And Her Stunt Double Eunice Huthart On The Set Of Salt

#74 Michael Douglaswith His Longtime Stunt Double Mike Runyard On The Set Of Black Rain

#75 Rene Russo And Her Stunt Double Chloe Bruce On The Set Of Thor: The Dark World

#76 Ty Simpkins With His Double Kara Petersen On The Set Of Jurassic World

#77 Cameron Diaz And Her Stunt Double Kimberly Shannon Murphy On The Set Of Knight And Day

#78 Austin Butler And Poppy Drayton With Their Stunt Doubles On The Set Of The Shannara Chronicles

#79 Gerard Butler And His Stunt Double On The Set Of Machine Gun Preacher

#80 Michelle Morgan With Her Stunt Double Becky Treich On The Set Of Heartland

#81 David Mazouz With His Stunt Doubles On The Set Of Gotham

#82 Lena Dunham And Stunt Double Myra ‘Dakota’ Bown On The Set Of Girls

#83 Quvenzhané Wallis With Stunt Double On The Set Of Annie

#84 Mark Wahlberg And His Stunt Double On The Set Of Ted 2

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