Fans can't stop laughing as Willem Dafoe opens up about His distinctive face

In December 2023, celebrated icon Willem Dafoe opened up about his unique facial features in an interview. The actor's looks and skills helped him create a legacy in the world of dark characters featured in popular movies like Spider-Man (2002), Antichrist, and more. His roles in movies like The Lighthouse and American Psycho earned him special recognition.

In his interview with Today, Dafoe disclosed that he was identified as Green Goblin offset. A bunch of Spiderman fans recognized him in the NYC subway. After a heated discussion within the group, Dafoe overheard one of them confirm it was the 'Green Goblin.' He remarked that it had to be him as none resembled his facial features. That was the moment of clarity as Willem Dafoe realized he had a distinctive face. The revelation stirred hilarious reactions among fans.

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Fans react as Willem Dafoe remarks about his distinctive facial features

Face of memes (via JamYappin/X)

Besides the unforgettable characters William plays in movies, his face is often considered to be meme-worthy. His iconic expressions act as a cherry on the cake to his unique features, making him quite popular in the memers' community.

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Lil' Dafoe (via jamestuuh/X)

X-users never fail to display their creativity when an opportunity presents itself. Dafoe’s face was photoshopped to fit a rapper's style, with a buzz cut and a Gen-Z drip. Thanks to 2025, we got Lil Dafoe before GTA 6!

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Green Goblin (via AFCTQ/X)

No matter how many iconic characters he has played to date, fans cannot get over his portrayal as Green Goblin in the Spider-Man movie. The Green Golbin look has been part of the meme culture for years, thanks to his unforgettable performance. Memes do play a crucial part in keeping legacies alive!

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Could be Hulk (via Rusty_01_91/X)

With those features, Willem would be a great fit for the Incredible Hulk. Like he pulled off the character of Green Goblin in style, he could’ve pulled off the character of the Hulk as well. Let's hope that like Robert Downey Jr, Dafoe makes a comeback as another iconic Marvel character.

People say this about me (via gluxiv/X)

Here's a difference between a common man and a celebrated actor- The 'distinctive' as an adjective means completely different things for both. If you are a legendary name in Hollywood, you can pass as unique. However, if you are a commoner, I've some bad news!

Chilean doppelganger (via Numazf/X)

A photo of an individual from Chile who resembles Willem Dafoe took over the internet. Seems like his face is not that 'distinctive' after all. No matter how unique you look, just know that there is a doppelganger waiting for you in some corner of the world.

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Looks apart, Willem Dafoe has won millions of hearts with his impressive performance! His noteworthy versatility was reflected in his latest movie, Nosferatu as fans expressed appreciation and admiration.