Poor Girl Accidentally Meets Her Carbon Copy When Cast as a Double, Decides to Do a DNA Test – Story of the Day
An aspiring young actress is picked as a double for the lead in a movie and is astounded to discover the other girl is identical to her, so they decide to do a DNA test.
Becky Darling had always had a fascination with the cinema, and by the time she was nine years old, she knew she wanted to be an actress, shine on the big screen, be a star, and walk the red carpet.
When Becky was seventeen, she unexpectedly got her break into show business, but she never imagined that her golden opportunity would turn her life and her family’s upsidedown.
Becky and Jenna were stunned by the resultes of the DNA test. | Source: Shutterstock.com
It all started when Backy’s friend Anna spotted a call for teens to audition as extras in a new TV show, and they were also looking for a green-eyed redhead to double for the lead actress.
“You’d be perfect!” cried Anna, “And you’ve always wanted to be an actress. This could be your opportunity!”
“I don’t know, Anna,” said Becky, “I have no experience! What if I suck?”
Anna shook her head and said: “You know what my gran said? Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You’ve got to try! I’ll come with you if you’re scared!”
Becky accepted her offer, and the next day the two girls were at the audition along with hundreds of other teens. The other hopefuls were all beautiful, and from their conversation, Becky could tell that they all had experience in acting.
Becky always wanted to be an actress. | Source: Unsplash
She was sure she would be eliminated immediately, but Anna kept assuring her that she would be fine. Finally, it was Becky’s turn, and she stepped into the room in front of the producers and the casting director.
At the sight of Becky, the casting director’s mouth dropped open, and the producers started whispering together excitedly. Becky introduced herself and started reading from the scene she had been handed in the hallway, but the casting director waved a hand.
“Becky? Is that your name?” he said, “We don’t need to hear anymore…” Becky felt her eyes fill with tears. She was so bad they didn’t even want her to finish the reading! Then the man said: “You’re hired. You’ll be Jenna Marlow’s double.”
Becky walked out of the room in a daze. “Anna!” she gasped, hugging her friend, “I’m Jenna Marlow’s...