As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wrap up with golden memories, a lighthearted side story has taken over the internet: the striking resemblance between U.S. alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin and podcast host/media personality Kylie Kelce.
Fans have been flooding social media with side-by-side photos, comments, and memes insisting the two American icons could pass for twins—or at the very least, long-lost sisters. The buzz exploded during Shiffrin’s dominant slalom gold medal run on February 18, where she claimed her third Olympic gold, and intensified after Kelce hosted the skier on her podcast “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce” for a special Winter Olympics episode.
Shiffrin, 30, shared a fan DM on her Instagram Story highlighting the comparison, captioning it: “NGL…. this is the best compliment I’ve gotten in a while!! @nglwithkylie @kykelce.” She appeared genuinely thrilled, embracing the viral moment amid her triumphant Games.
Kelce, wife of retired NFL star Jason Kelce and host of the popular podcast, returned the affection during their joint appearance. The duo playfully debated the “twin” claims, joking about starting to “roll as siblings” and even settling the debate with laughs. In clips circulating online, they traded compliments—“You have a much better skin tone,” one quipped—while Jason Kelce could be heard cackling in the background. Fans in the comments noted everything from their similar smiles and hair to the way they even “sound alike.”
Social platforms lit up with reactions: “Holy cow at how much Mikaela Shiffrin & Kylie Kelce look alike,” one X user posted. Another declared, “I’m just saying…never seen Mikaela Shiffrin and Kylie Kelce in the same room.” TikTok and Instagram reels featured split-screen comparisons, with captions like “They’re both gorgeous” and “The resemblance is uncanny!” Some fans went full conspiracy: “Are we sure they aren’t related?”
The fun crossover comes at the perfect time—Shiffrin fresh off her redemptive Olympic gold (her first individual medal since 2018) and Kelce riding high as a relatable sports-adjacent personality with a growing media presence. Their podcast chat covered everything from Shiffrin’s “back abs” to ski lessons for Kelce, but the lookalike talk stole the show.
While no actual family ties exist (Shiffrin hails from Colorado ski country; Kelce from Pennsylvania suburbs), the internet’s obsession has turned into wholesome, feel-good content amid the high-stakes Olympics. Fans can’t get enough, proving that sometimes the best viral moments come from unexpected doppelgänger discoveries.
In a Games full of athletic triumphs, this one’s pure gold for the comment sections: two powerhouse women, one uncanny connection, and a whole lot of “Awww, they could be twins!”
