Ella Purnell and Chris Parnell work as actors and have last names that sound alike. And, they aren’t related to each other.
The 28-year-old actress has developed an impressive filmography since the start of her career, featuring notable films and series such as Yellowjackets, Kick-Ass 2, and more. Her latest project is the series Sweetpea, where she takes on the lead role of Rhiannon Lewis.
Similarly, the 57-year-old actor and comedian has enjoyed a diverse and successful career in both film and television. He is widely recognized for his comedic roles, especially as Jerry in Rick and Morty, and for his time on Saturday Night Live.
These two come from different backgrounds and have separate family histories. Also, they originate from different parts of the world. Ella calls Tower Hamlets, London, England, her home, while Chris comes from Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This makes Ella British and Chris American.
What’s more, Purnell, born on September 17, 1996, has Scottish and English roots. None of these connect to Parnell. Their only shared trait is their work in show business. On top of that, they appeared together in the Fallout series.
Aside from that, there isn’t much else connecting them. However, their collaboration on Fallout has generated speculation about a possible relationship between them.
Though unrelated, Ella Purnell and Chris Parnell know each other from the Fallout series
Ella Purnell and Chris Parnell, though not related, crossed paths through their involvement in the “Fallout” series. This show adapts one of the most famous video game series ever.
Their chemistry on the show garnered appreciation from many viewers, who soon noticed that their last names sounded alike. Moreover, this similarity led to some confusion, with individuals mistakenly believing they shared the same surname and speculating that they might be related.
But, in reality, it’s just two actors with last names that sound alike working on the same project, which caused the mix-up. Indeed, due to their shared screen presence in the Fallout series and their almost similar last names, some fans have drawn the wrong conclusion that they might be related.
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— Films to Films (@filmstofilms_) April 20, 2024Additionally, online discussions frequently bring up this confusion, with many viewers admitting that at first glance, they thought the two actors might be family. However, their connection remains purely professional.
Reflecting on those discussions, one fan posted on Threads after watching Fallout;
One weird experience I had recently was wondering if Ella Purnell was related to the guy from SNL, and then he showed up on the show, so I thought, Ah, they must be related!
He continued,
Then I looked it up, and it’s Chris PArnell, and they are not related at all, so it was just a wild coincidence.
In response to that comment, another user shared,
I saw Ella Purnell’s name in the credits after having identified Chris Parnell, asked (aloud) “I wonder if they’re related,” then realized I’d made the exact same mistake.
Additionally, another reply pointed out that Ella’s impressive American accent creates the impression that she might be American, despite her being British.
@fallontonight Ella Purnell’s co-star didn’t believe she’s British 🤣 #FallonTonight #TonightShow #EllaPurnell #FalloutOnPrime #Fallout ♬ original sound – FallonTonight
Now, focusing on their roles, Purnell plays Lucy, a central figure who faces the tough truths of life after the apocalypse, both in and out of the vault. Further, her role brings out the emotional depth of the series as she navigates survival in a world filled with moral challenges.
Likewise, Parnell, best known for his comedic roles, makes a brief but memorable appearance as Benjamin, the Overseer of Vault 4. His character, while only in two episodes, brings a touch of humor and warmth to an otherwise grim setting.
In Parnell’s role as Overseer, Benjamin makes sure Lucy stays alive after her execution. Furthermore, he gives her food and acts welcoming, which doesn’t fit as she was meant to be executed.
In case you didn’t know, Ella looks like both Emma Stone and Mila Kunis combined
- After watching Fallout, one tweet pointed out that Ella Purnell looks like a combination of Emma Stone and Mila Kunis. This followed several comments, all of which agreed, with many saying they couldn’t help but see the resemblance.
- One fan commented that Ella’s jawline and the shape of her lips and nose reminded them of Mila, although they felt her eyes didn’t quite match.
- Another user echoed this sentiment, exclaiming, “Omg! I said the exact same thing.” Similarly, another wrote something similar, “That’s what I thought too!“
- Additionally, one commenter shared that while he saw Mila in Ella, his wife pointed out that she resembled Emma.
