Amanda Peet reveals her husband once dated her celebrity lookalike, actress Lake Bell. The uncanny resemblance led to a surreal and ironic personal story.
- March 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Amanda Peet has offered a candid glimpse into a surprising chapter of her personal life, revealing that her husband once dated her striking celebrity doppelgänger. The actress shared this unexpected detail in a recent conversation, shedding light on the unusual overlap between her own life and that of fellow actress Lake Bell.
Amanda Peet explained that the resemblance between her and Bell often leads to confusion among fans and colleagues alike, a resemblance so pronounced that it even inspired a scene in the series Fantasy Life, where Peet’s character is mistaken for Bell’s sitcom persona. This ongoing mix-up took a personal turn when Peet’s husband, screenwriter David Benioff, dated Lake Bell.
The revelation came with a mix of humor and disbelief from Amanda Peet. The irony of being confused for the woman her husband was dating was not lost on her, highlighting the surreal quality of the situation. Despite her self-described jealousy, Peet expressed admiration for Bell, acknowledging her beauty and seeming to take the whole episode in stride.
David Benioff, known primarily as the co-creator of the HBO phenomenon Game of Thrones, has been married to Amanda Peet since 2006, and the couple shares three children.