Grace and Shailene’s doppelganger comments began when Grace starred in Nine Perfect Strangers in 2021 as Zoe Marconi. Viewers shared how Grace’s face and mannerisms reminded them of Shailene’s as the show progressed.

“Grace Van Patten looks like Lili Reinhart and Shailene Woodley had a baby,” @sythearies tweeted.

“I have a huge girl crush on Grace Van Patten,” tweeted @Loluisawesome, adding, “she looks like Shailene Woodley, and I love me my Shailene.

Although we can see how fans could have thought Grace and Shailene are a part of the same family, there isn't a biological reason behind their similarities. Grace and Shailene aren't related, and the stars have seemingly never met. However, Grace said she is well aware that fans think she and Shailene could be twins and takes the comments in stride.

"I've gotten it a bunch, and I love that," Grace said of her and Shailene’s comparisons. “She's an amazing actress and beautiful, so I will take it."