11 Times Actors Dressed Like Their TV Characters
It was Oscar Wilde who once wrote, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” He was on to something. There are plenty of stars who have imitated their own most iconic characters in real life by dressing like them. If you think about it, working on a TV show—and the same character—for several seasons is bound to have an impact on your real life. These stars below have kept the spirit of their characters wardrobes alive, by taking outfit inspirations from them in subtle (or blatant!) ways.
Whether it’s Sarah Jessica Parker—who has taken many experimental style cues from Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw—or Dan Levy—who loves a bold knit just like David Rose from Schitt’s Creek does—these actors can’t help but channel their TV roles through style. Other chic TV characters on our list? Rachel Green, Buffy, Don Draper, and more.
Below, 11 times actors channelled their TV characters through style.
Photo: Getty Images1/11Jennifer Aniston
The character: Rachel Green from Friends.
The style: Her character was a buyer for Ralph Lauren, so her personal style was all about chic, easy minimalism. One of Rachel’s most-worn pieces was simple slip dresses, and here at an Emmys after-party in 2000, Aniston pulled off that clean aesthetic.
Photo: Getty Images2/11Dan Levy
The character: David Rose from Schitt’s Creek.
The style: Black-and-white avant-garde. The more expensive the label, the better. In L.A. just last month, Levy’s Loewe look channelled David’s flair for bold designer knitwear.
Photo: Getty Images3/11Taraji P. Henson
The character: Cookie Lyon from Empire.
The style: Capital-G Glamour. It isn’t a Cookie look without a fur coat, animal print, and tons of crystals. Here at the 2020 American Music Awards, Henson also dressed like a boss by dripping herself in a silver Giorgio Armani look.
Photo: Getty Images4/11Sarah Michelle Gellar
The character: Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The style: Edgy leather outfits that are ready to kick butt in. Remember the iconic episode where Buffy slays in a white prom dress and leather jacket? Gellar channelled that sweet-but-tough vibe back in 2017.
Photo: Getty Images5/11Hunter Schafer
The character: Jules Vaughn from Euphoria.
The style: Grungy e-girl. Think platform boots, loads of statement eye makeup, and distressed threads. At a Golden Globes party in 2019, Schafer’s wildly-printed Mugler dress made Jules proud, as did the pink hair.
