Did you know these characters were inspired by real people?
Art really does imitate life!
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It is a well-known fact that reality is sometimes more incredible than anything we can dream up. This is why many of the most imaginative works of fiction draw inspiration from real-life events and individuals. Whether it be notorious movie villains or celebrated literary heroes, beloved animated TV shows or lucrative multi-million-dollar franchises, numerous characters have taken cues from unexpected sources.
Click through the gallery to uncover the intriguing real-life counterparts to our most cherished figments of imagination.
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