Jessica Lange on Lookalike Caitlyn Jenner: ‘That’s So Wonderful’
The Academy-Award winning actress had no idea she was trending on Twitter following the former Olympian’s big reveal — or even what “trending” means
Itay Hod | June 1, 2015 @ 2:39 PM
Last Updated: February 27, 2020 @ 6:58 AM
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Immediately following Caitlyn Jenner’s big reveal on the cover of Vanity Fair, people began making comparisons to her lookalikes in Hollywood.
The verdict was swift: Caitlyn, the Internet mob has decided, is a doppelganger for Academy-Award winner Jessica Lange.
Speaking to Lange over the phone, The Daily Beast broke the news to the Academy-Award winning actress that she was trending on Twitter. Her response: “What does that mean?”
Apparently, Lange had no idea what “trending” meant. After The Daily Beast writer gave her a quick lesson in “Twitter 101,” explaining “this was a good comparison, as the overwhelming response is how beautiful Jenner looks on the cover,” Lange simply responded: “Oh really?” That’s so wonderful. Well now I’m going to have to look for that picture.”
Social media burned up on Monday with responses to the Annie Leibovitz shoot — and Jenner’s resemblance to Lange.
“Plot twist: Caitlyn is Jessica,” one Twitter fan wrote. Another congratulated Jenner for her “transition into Lange,” adding, “Seriously, congrats. You look fantastic.”
Celebrities and famous fans have also been offering their support on social media. Anna Kendrick, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith and Ellen DeGeneres all voiced their approval Monday, shortly after Jenner’s glossy debut.
GLAAD, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender media advocacy group, released a statement Monday praising Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover.
“By sharing her journey with the world, Caitlyn Jenner is accelerating acceptance of transgender people everywhere and reminds us all how important it is to live as your most authentic self,” GLAAD president & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said.
Within hours, Caitlyn Jenner’s new Twitter handle shattered President Barack Obama’s Twitter record for reaching 1 million followers fastest.
The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
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At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, Jenner placed first in the decathlon, setting the world record of 8,616 points and seen here crossing the finish line.
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In 1976, Jenner was awarded the James E. Sullivan award presented to the "outstanding amateur athlete in the United States."
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Jenner speaking at the 2001 Service America Awards Presentation Ceremony on June 11.
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Jenner took part in the Celebrities Race to Make Dreams Come True in August 23, 2003.
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Jenner and her two daughters, Kendall and Kyle, at the film premiere of the "Teacher's Pet" on January 12, 2004.
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Jenner and now ex-wife Kris at the HollyRods Designcure 7th Annual Benefit on July 9, 2005.
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Jenner at the 2006 ESPY Awards on July 12.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" premiere on Oct. 9, 2007.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Season 2 Launch on March 19, 2008.
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Jenner attended the event where Lamar Odom launched Rich Soil at Kitson LA on October 21, 2009.
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Jenner and ex-wife Kris at the Endless Youth & Life Store Opening Celebration, November 11, 2010.
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Jenner with ex-wife Kris at the City of Hope Honors Shelli and Irving Azoff with the 2011 Spirit of Life Award event on May 7, 2011.
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Jenner at the 5th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7, 2012.
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Jenner at the Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC on September 11, 2013. Here, Jenner looks younger, and is sporting a longer hair do.
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At the time, this was one of the most highly-talked about photos of Jenner, taken in January of 2014. Here, she was seen wearing a bandage around her throat, which many speculated was because she had her Adam's apple reduced.
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Jenner at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Gala on April 4, 2014.
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The former Olympian introduced herself as Caitlyn Jenner in an exclusive cover shoot for the July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
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The athlete formerly known as Bruce underwent dramatic changes to both her public image and physical appearance leading up to the announcement of her transition
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.