Scott Eastwood Is Clint Eastwood's Youngest Son — He's Basically His Dad's Twin

Sep 09, 2020

Clint Eastwood is considered a Hollywood legend by many. From his role as John Lucas in the TV western series Death Valley to his poncho-wearing days in a popular movie trilogy, the actor has been known as the tough guy with a heart of gold in a long list of westerns. Eastwood portrayed a gunslinging hero in Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The three westerns formed a trilogy written and directed by Sergio Leone. We'll take a look at Eastwood's career along with five photos of his youngest son, Scott. The similarities between the two are striking.

Clint Eastwood continued his reign as king of the contemporary western in the seventies when he famously urged the townsfolk to paint the town red in 1973's High Plains Drifter. Although he continued working on westerns throughout the decade, Eastwood became well-known for roles outside the genre. The actor even served as mayor of Carmel, California in the late 1980s, according to clinteastwood.net. Some of his other noteworthy activities during this time including becoming father to Scott Eastwood and daughter Kathryn. Clint's other children include Kimber, Kyle, Alison, Francesca, and Morgan.

While some of his siblings also entered the acting arena, Scott is the best-known among the Eastwood brood. Scott began working under his mom's surname, Reeves, to avoid riding his father's coattails. However, you can't miss the resemblance between the young actor and his iconic father. While Scott did appear in some of his father's movies, he auditioned for every one, according to CinemaBlend. The actor is quick to point out that he did not pass every audition despite his family ties.

Nowhere have the physical similarities between the famous father and son been celebrated more than on social media. In 2016, the younger Eastwood donned a poncho and cigar à la The Good, The Bad and The Ugly for Halloween. Fans around the world continue sharing YouTube clips and photo stills from the classic western film. Side-by-side images of Scott and Clint on Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms show off the duo's shared genes, especially in photos comparing the men at similar ages.

Scott Eastwood has caused many a cinephile to do double-takes. The Clint lookalike appeared in Trouble with the Curve, Flags of Our Fathers, Suicide Squad, Invictus, Pacific Rim: Uprising, The Forger, and Gran Torino. His resume even includes a cowboy movie, a romance called The Longest Ride.

One video that became a fan favorite, however, appeared on YouTube and included Scott sharing both a family story and an an impression of his famous dad.

Fans across the globe continue to pay tribute to Scott Eastwood and his legendary father, Clint. What do you think of their similarities? Let us know and pass this fun story on to fellow movie lovers.