Actors meet the real people they portrayed

Many movies and TV shows are based on real-life stories, and these include, of course, biopics. Throughout the years, actors have played numerous individuals and told their incredible stories on screen. From legendary sportsmen to political leaders, and regular people who have a great life story, we've seen it all.

For some of these roles, actors had the privilege to work with the person they're portraying, and in this gallery, we'll show you photos of them hanging out. Click on for more!

Emerald Fennell and Camilla Parker Bowles

'The Crown' took on the British Royal Family's story for its popular series which embraces the drama, and occasionally embellishes it. On March 8, 2022, Camilla Parker Bowles, came face to face with the actress to plays her in seasons three and four of the show, Emerald Fennell, at a reception to celebrate International Women’s Day. It could have been a tense moment, but the famous figures were gracious as ever. "I was nervous I might be thrown in the Tower—but so far, so good,” Fennell joked.

Helen Mirren and Queen Elizabeth II

The actress portrayed her country's most senior royal in the 2006 film 'The Queen.'

Angelina Jolie and Mariane Pearl

The actress played the French journalist in Michael Winterbottom's 2007 movie 'A Mighty Heart.'

Will Smith and Muhammad Ali

The actor portrayed the boxing legend in the 2001 biographical film 'Ali.'

Sandra Bullock and Leight Anne Tuohy

Sandra Bullock played the adoptive mother of American football player Michael Oher in 'The Blind Side' (2009).

Brad Pitt and Billy Beane

The actor portrayed the baseball general manager in the film 'Moneyball' (2011).

Christian Bale and Dicky Eklund

And Christian Bale played another boxer, Dicky Eklund, in 'The Fighter' (2010).

Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Gilbert

The actress played Gilbert in the 2010 movie adaptation of her best-selling memoir 'Eat Pray Love.'

Leonardo DiCaprio and Frank Abagnale Jr.

The actor played the famous former fraudster in 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002).

Mark Wahlberg and Vince Papale

Wahlberg played the iconic football player (left) in the 2006 movie 'Invincible.'

Reese Witherspoon and Cheryl Strayed

The actress played the author in the 2014 movie 'Wild,' which is based on her 2012 memoir 'Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.'

Selma Blair and Kris Jenner

Blair played Kris Jenner on the TV series 'The People vs. O.J. Simpson.'

Zoe Kazan and Emily Gordon

The actress played Gordon in 'The Big Sick' (2017). Emily Gordon wrote the rom-com's script, which is based on her life story.

Brie Larson and Jeannette Walls

Larson portrayed the writer in the 2017 movie 'The Glass Castle,' which is based on her memoir of the same title.

Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom

Chastain played skier-turned-poker entrepreneur Molly Bloom in the 2017 movie 'Molly's Game.'

Tatiana Maslany and Erin Hurley

Maslany portrayed the Boston Marathon bombing survivor in the 2017 movie 'Stronger.'