

Yellowjackets‘ second season is underway, which means the time has come to enter your Citizen Detective era and obsess over every single theory the internet has to offer. All on no sleep, naturally, since the show drops on Thursdays at midnight, and staying up is a must.
There are a lot of theories to go over (our personal favorite: Javi’s living in an underground tunnel), but we’re here to uncover something slightly less mysterious: what the cast of Yellowjackets look like in real life. You know, when they aren’t covered in dirt, snow, blood, sweat, and tears in the wilderness. Obviously, you’ve seen the cast glammed-up on the red carpet, but side-by-side pictures with their on-screen alter-egos just hit different.
Check out a roundup of the core cast in real life vs. on-screen ahead, and before you ask: Yes, Showtime has already renewed Yellowjackets for a third season, with president and CEO of the network Chris McCarthy telling Variety, “With ‘Yellowjackets’ runaway success in season 1 and the pent-up anticipation for season 2, we wanted to maximize the momentum by fast tracking season 3 now.” We’re not sure when season 3 premieres, but fingers crossed for this time next year? We’re not sure we can wait until then, and we’re literally only a couple episodes into season 2.
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Adult Taissa vs Tawny Cypress

Fun fact: The dirt Taissa eats is made from cake mix and crushed Oreos.
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Adult Misty vs Christina Ricci

Still waiting patiently to find out why Misty has a bed with padlocks attached in her basement…
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Adult Natalie vs Juliette Lewis

We want to be her when we grow up.
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Teen Misty vs Samantha Hanratty

Genuinely would have no idea these were the same people if IMDb hadn’t told us.
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Teen Gen vs Mya Lowe

We can’t wait to get to know Gen better in season 2!
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Teen Natalie vs Sophie Thatcher

We’ll just leave this here.
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Teen Lottie vs Courtney Eaton

Where do we sign up for the cult?
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Teen Shauna vs Sophie Nélisse

That ear she ate during the season 1 premiere? Made of “super squishy” silicone, if you’re wondering.
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Coach Ben vs Steven Krueger

Coach Ben better not get eaten, so help us.
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Jeff vs Warren Kole

He’s never not giving “there’s no book club????”
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Teen Van vs Liv Hewson

How did Van’s scar heal so well though?
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Teen Travis vs Kevin Alves

Whether he’s in the cabin or on the hunt, Travis will be brooding.
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Teen Mari vs Alexa Barajas

Is Mari Pit Girl, yes or no?
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Teen Jackie vs Ella Purnell

You’re welcome for this side by side, next!
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Laura Lee vs Jane Widdop

RIP to Laura Lee and her emotional support teddy bear.
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Simone vs Rukiya Bernard

Rooting for Simone and Taissa’s relationship to get over the hump that is dog murder.
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Javi vs Luciano Leroux

We genuinely need to know what happened to this poor dude.
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Kevyn vs Alex Windham

Something tells us Kevyn isn’t done with the Yellowjackets.
