22 Actors Who Played ~Controversial~ People In Movies Or TV Shows

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The resemblance is uncanny.

With so many wild stories today, many end up as the inspiration for plotlines in TV shows and movies. Often inspired by true crime or real-life scandals, actors are challenged to bring these infamous people to life onscreen — appearances included.

Close-up of a film clapperboard showing "Take 3," symbolizing film or TV production.

Dave Franco recently addressed comparisons between him and Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. "I have never received more texts in my life about anything," he said. "Anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it."

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While many fans have already cast Franco to play Mangione if a movie or series gets developed, there have been no official offers yet. Until then, here's a look at some of the most ~controversial~ characters actors have played over the years, also inspired by real-life people:

And here are the real Menendez brothers:

Erik and Lyle Menendez in front of their Beverly Hills home.

2. Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos in Monster:

Charlize Theron in "Monster."

And here's the real Aileen Wuornos:

Mugshot of Aileen Wuornos.

3. Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story:

The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."

And here's the real Jeffrey Dahmer:

Mugshots of Jeffrey Dahmer.

4. Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout:

Amanda Seyfried in "The Dropout."

And here's the real Elizabeth Holmes:

Elizabeth Holmes leaving federal court.

5. Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile:

Zac Efron in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."

And here's the real Ted Bundy:

Portrait of Ted Bundy in the 1970s.

6. Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story:

American Crime Story."

And here's the real O.J. Simpson:

O.J. Simpson in court.

7. Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act:

Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard in "The Act."

And here's the real Gypsy Rose Blanchard:

Gypsy Rose Blanchard on the red carpet.

8. Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice:

Sebastian Stan in "The Apprentice."

And here's the real Donald Trump:

Donald Trump at an event.

9. Julia Garner as Anna Delvey in Inventing Anna:

Julia Garner in "Inventing Anna."

And here's the real Anna Sorokin aka Anna Delvey:

Anna Sorokin in court.

10. Cameron Britton as Edmund Kemper Mindhunter:

Cameron Britton and Jonathan Groff in "Mindhunter."

And here's the real Edmund Kemper:

Edmund Kemper walking around.

11. Kathy Bates as Delphine LaLaurie in American Horror Story: Coven:

Coven."

And here's the real Delphine LaLaurie:

Portrait of Delphine LaLaurie.

12. Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh in Waco:

Taylor Kitsch in "Waco."

And here's the real David Koresh:

A person with long wavy hair, glasses, and a neutral expression looks directly at the camera

13. Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in Griselda:

Sofía Vergara in "Griselda."

And here's the real Griselda Blanco:

Person holding a Metro Dade Police Department placard for a mugshot

14. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street:

A scene from a movie set in an office with a man in a suit enthusiastically leading a group of clapping colleagues

And here's the real Jordan Belfort:

Jordan Belfort at the premiere after party for "The Wolf of Wall Street."

15. Christina Ricci as Lizzie Borden in Lizzie Borden Took an Ax and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles:

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And here's the real Lizzie Borden:

A vintage photo of a woman with curly hair in an ornate high-neck dress, exuding a formal, poised expression

16. Clive Owen as Bill Clinton in Impeachment: American Crime Story:

American Crime Story."

And here's the real Bill Clinton:

Bill Clinton in front of an American flag.

17. Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story:

Josh Andrés Rivera in "American Sports Story."

And here's the real Aaron Hernandez:

Aaron Hernandez sitting in court.

18. Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter in The Girl from Plainville:

Elle Fanning in "The Girl from Plainville."

And here's the real Michelle Carter:

Michelle Carter sitting in court.

19. Wagner Moura as Pablo Escobar in Narcos:

Wagner Moura in "Narcos."

And here's the real Pablo Escobar:

Portrait of Pablo Escobar.

20. Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in I, Tonya:

Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya."

And here's the real Tonya Harding:

Tonya Harding ice skating.

21. Ross Lynch as Jeffrey Dahmer in My Friend Dahmer:

Jeffrey Dahmer in "My Friend Dahmer."

And here's the real Jeffrey Dahmer:

Jeffrey Dahmer in an orange jumpsuit.

22. And finally, Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can

Leonardo DiCaprio in "Catch Me If You Can."

And here's the real Frank Abagnale Jr.:

Frank Abagnale Jr. in a suit and tie.

Which of these actors had the best performance? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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