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22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters

Black-ish actress Yara Shahidi and her mom Keri are two peas in a pod. And rightfully so, they look just alike! We revisit the moments we could have sworn this mother-daughter duo were sisters.  
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Enjoying ESSENCE

Yara and her mother are pretty as a picture at the ESSENCE Festival 2015 Photo Booth.

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
Michael Rowe
02
Moments with Mom

There’s nothing like a hug from mom!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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03
Dynamic Duo

Yara is the only daughter to her mom Keri so it makes sense that they are inseperable!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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04
Twinning from the Beginning

Throwback baby Yara and her mama are just darn adorable!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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05
Slay x2

Ladies that wear red together, slay together!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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06
Beauty and Brains

Keri is a commercial actress who reminds Yara to stay grounded and passionate about more than just her fame! Her parents monitor her social media activity and keep her humble with chores.

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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07
Healthy and Happy

Yara loves rocking her hair naturally and her mom does too! The Black-ish star, is a big fan of a wash and go and a twist out! 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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08
Beautiful Buns

Rocking a high bun with mom is always a good choice.

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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09
Leading by Example

“[I admire your] confidence/bravado,” said Yara on her mom Keri. When you tackle something you have never ever done before, you go into it knowing that you can already do it.” 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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10
Fab Feature

Yara and Kery Shahidi featured in ESSENCE magazine back in 2009.

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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Curly Cuties

“The base of Yara’s curly styles begins with product-free two-strand twists,” says her mom, Keri.

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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12
Mean Mugging

There’s no messing with these two!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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13
Family Time!

Yara is big sister to two younger brothers one of whom is an actor just like her!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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14
Dressed to Perfection

These ladies sure clean up nice!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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15
Loving Looks

“I feel so much love at home,” said Yara when talking about her mom. 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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16
White Hot

When rocking white, these two get it right!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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17
Serious Face, Serious Moment

When the time is right, these two are sure to get down to business. 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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18
Full of Love

“You are authentically yourself and you are happy to represent young people and young women of color and I am very proud of that. you are authentically a beautiful human that has been placed here to do something,” said Keri on her pride in her daughter. 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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19
Busy Bees

On the run, Yara and Keri will snap a pic and it’s always flawless!

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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20
Wonderful World

“As the mother of three children of color, including two boys, I think it’s really important for them to see themselves on the screen and in the mainstream—that’s wonderful,” said Keri. Well said. 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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21
Silly Faces

“[You taught me] to be content with yourself while you’re still growing,” said Yara. “If I’m ok with who I am and I’m sure of who Yara is, even if Yara is going to change, the essence of me will always stay the same.”

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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22
Awe-worthy and Awesome

“You truly leave me astounded,” said Keri on being Yara’s mom. 

22 Times Times We Mistook Yara Shahidi and Her Mom for Sisters
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TOPICS:  Yara Shahidi