Glenn Close had an unexpected encounter with her own double at the All's Fair Season 2 premiere, and the resemblance was so convincing that even the actress appeared momentarily stunned. The 79-year-old Hollywood star arrived in New York alongside British drag artist Alexis Stone, who had transformed herself into an almost identical version of Glenn, complete with matching blonde hair, prosthetic makeup and a strikingly similar designer outfit.
The pair turned the red carpet into an unusual double act on 2 November 2026, wearing coordinated cream-coloured ensembles and black leather accessories. Photographs showed Glenn looking up at her taller lookalike with her mouth open before the two burst into laughter and clasped their gloved hands together, giving fans an unforgettable 'Glenn Close Pro Max' moment.
Glenn Meets Her Own Double
The resemblance between Glenn and Alexis was difficult to ignore, particularly as both arrived wearing creations from fashion label Matières Fécales. Their matching cream outfits featured exaggerated shoulders, high collars, narrow waist ties and dramatic frayed detailing around the cuffs and hems.
Both completed their looks with black gloves and tall boots, while their pale blonde hairstyles and earrings made the transformation even more convincing. Alexis wore a fuller, softly curled blonde wig, while Glenn kept her shorter, side-parted bob, but the carefully recreated facial features brought the two remarkably close together.
Her Shocked Red Carpet Reaction
While celebrity impersonations are nothing new, seeing Glenn standing beside someone who appeared to have borrowed her entire face was an entirely different experience. The actress seemed genuinely surprised when she turned towards Alexis, with photographs capturing her looking up at the drag artist with her mouth wide open. The initial surprise quickly turned into laughter, however, as the pair embraced the unusual moment and posed together.
Social media users also had fun with the resemblance, with one jokingly describing them as 'Glenn Close and Glenn Close Pro Max.' Others came up with equally amusing comparisons, including 'The Shampoo and the Conditioner' and 'Glenn Close & Glenn Close-Enough.' The jokes captured the absurdity of having two nearly identical versions of the same Hollywood star sharing a red carpet.
Alexis Has Played Cruella
This was not the first time Alexis had drawn inspiration from Glenn's career. The British artist previously appeared as Cruella de Vil, the infamous villain Glenn portrayed in Disney's 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians movie, at Balenciaga's Spring 2024 show in Paris.
Alexis had publicly thanked Glenn for allowing her to recreate the character, describing the actress's blessing as a dream come true. This time, however, she went beyond portraying one of Glenn's most recognisable roles and recreated the actress herself.
The Artist Behind Transformations
Alexis has built a reputation for transforming into recognisable celebrities and fictional characters using elaborate prosthetics, makeup, and wigs. Previous recreations have included Robin Williams' Mrs Doubtfire, Madonna, Jack Nicholson, Lana Del Rey, and Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada.
Growing up in Brighton, England, Alexis developed an interest in becoming unrecognisable through costumes and unusual disguises. The artist has also explained that the transformations require considerable assistance, revealing that an entire team of at least 10 people can help bring certain looks to life.
Alexis previously attended Balenciaga's March 2022 show as Mrs Doubtfire, an appearance that helped introduce the artist's work to a much wider audience.
Glenn's 'All's Fair' Reunion
The unusual appearance was part of the New York premiere of Ryan Murphy's legal drama All's Fair, held at the Crane Club in Manhattan. Glenn was joined by co-stars Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Teyana Taylor as the cast celebrated the show's second season.
Glenn reprises her role as Dina Standish, an experienced legal mentor in the series about divorce attorneys. She also recently shared an amusing behind-the-scenes story about Kim and Sarah's tendency to burst into uncontrollable giggles during long filming sessions, sometimes leaving Glenn pleading with them to stop.
Her Return After Surgery
The premiere was also a meaningful appearance for Glenn following her recent hip replacement surgery. The actress previously addressed questions about using a cane, explaining that her left hip had been in particularly poor condition and required a complete replacement.
Glenn had spoken about wanting to attend the All's Fair premiere while recovering and reassured fans that she was feeling well, with her family supporting her. Her appearance offered a welcome opportunity to reunite with her castmates, although arriving alongside her own near-identical double certainly added an unexpected twist.
With the second season arriving on Hulu on 4 November, the actress had plenty to celebrate. And while the evening brought together some of television's biggest names, Glenn's encounter with her 'Glenn Close Pro Max' counterpart provided one of its most entertaining moments.
