Rebecca Smile, a Scottish TikToker, has risen to social media fame due to her striking resemblance to Taylor Swift, the current global music icon. Her hairstyle, makeup, and facial features bear such a resemblance to Taylor Swift’s that many speculate they could be twins.

 

 

Another individual, Ashley Leechin, a mother of two from the United States, unexpectedly found herself in the spotlight on TikTok for her resemblance to Taylor Swift as well. However, this similarity often leads to humorous and occasionally awkward situations for her, both in public and on social media.

Ashley recalls an incident in New York where she was among a group of Taylor Swift fans. Despite her efforts to explain to restaurant staff that she was just an ordinary person, a young man approached her in tears, professing his love for “Taylor,” catching her off guard.

This incident is just one of many where Ashley has been mistaken for the country music star in public. She regularly experiences instances of being photographed without consent or being stopped for autographs, despite being a mother of two.

Ashley eventually created a TikTok account, quickly gaining popularity for her resemblance to Taylor Swift. However, she also faces criticism and hate from some Taylor Swift fans who recognize her. She receives offensive messages, insults, and demands to stop impersonating someone she’s never met, with some even sending her threatening messages.

While Ashley acknowledges that her resemblance to Taylor Swift has brought her more opportunities, she refuses to exploit them. “They want me to wear blue contact lenses and stand there while they point and criticize. I’ve refused to do that.” However, Ashley admits she still tries to secure tickets to Taylor Swift’s latest tour, as she is a genuine fan of the “country music princess.”

Rebecca’s luck changed when Taylor Swift reached out to her to arrange a meeting. Rebecca was invited to meet, take photos, and chat with Taylor. In a TikTok post, Rebecca is seen wearing an outfit reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s in the “Bad Blood” music video, further emphasizing their resemblance.

Additionally, Rebecca has been fortunate enough to have Taylor Swift follow her on the social media platform Tumblr for a long time. Recounting her exciting encounter, the TikToker said: “Yes, Taylor met me, she followed me online, and had her team contact me. They said ‘Taylor really wants to meet you, do you want to meet her?’ And of course, I was extremely ready. Here’s a photo of us together, she saw my Bad Blood outfit and loved it. She’s the coolest person in the world, and I’m still in shock about what happened.”

Rebecca, a die-hard fan of Taylor Swift for 15 years, describes owning the uncanny resemblance to her idol and directly meeting and interacting with Taylor Swift as “the best experience of her life.”