Glenview Therapist Wins Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Contest in Chicago
A Unique Competition Brings Together Fans of the Chicago-Based Show “The Bear”
On Saturday, more than 50 Jeremy Allen White lookalikes descended on the sledding hill at Humboldt Park to compete for $50 and a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes.
A Diverse Range of Contestants
Hundreds of attendees cheered and applauded as each contestant stepped forward to show their resemblance to the actor, known for portraying Chef Carmy Berzatto on the Chicago-based show, “The Bear.” Most of the doppelgangers were white women, but some women and people of different ethnicities got in on the fun. There was even a toddler White lookalike.
The Winner
But the prize ultimately went to 37-year-old dental health therapist Ben Shabad of Glenview. “I’m so happy,” said Shabad, who was given a crown and hoisted into the air in the middle of the crowd. “This is the coolest thing I’ve done all week.”
The Organizers
Organized by Albany Park roommates Kelsey Cassaro and Taylor Vaske, the contest follows several other celebrity lookalike competitions in other states. Earlier this month, there were Harry Styles and Dev Patel contests in London and San Francisco, respectively. And in October, actor Timothée Chalamet crashed his contest in Lower Manhattan.
The Unexpected Turnout
Cassaro and Vaske originally planned the Jeremy Allen White event as a joke, posting a flyer on social media and along North Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square. When the competition picked up traction online, they said they knew they had to make it happen. They did not expect the massive turnout, which included Jeremy Allen White fans Josephine Krieger and Alexis Kline, of Roscoe Village. “He’s like a Roman god to me,” Kline said.
Conclusion
The Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest was a unique and entertaining event that brought together fans of the show and showed the power of social media in organizing unexpected events. The winner, Ben Shabad, was thrilled with his prize and the attention he received.
FAQs
Q: Who organized the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest?
A: The contest was organized by Albany Park roommates Kelsey Cassaro and Taylor Vaske.
Q: How many contestants participated in the contest?
A: More than 50 Jeremy Allen White lookalikes participated in the contest.
Q: What was the prize for the winner?
A: The prize was $50 and a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes.
Q: Who was the winner of the contest?
A: The winner was 37-year-old dental health therapist Ben Shabad of Glenview.
