Man claiming to be elementary school teacher shares inspirational videos, but he looks and sounds exactly like a famous star

A TikTok account has sparked widespread confusion and speculation online after a user claiming to be a 4th-grade art teacher began posting videos that have left viewers doing double takes. The account belongs to someone who identifies himself as Matt Taylor, but the internet has other ideas about his real identity.

According to Daily Dot, Taylor joined TikTok earlier this month and has been sharing inspirational content about his life as an elementary school art teacher. His videos focus on his passion for teaching and include footage that appears to show him in actual classrooms with students. Some clips also feature Taylor creating artwork, demonstrating what seems to be genuine artistic skill.

However, there is one major problem that viewers cannot ignore. The man claiming to be an elementary school teacher shares inspirational videos, but he looks and sounds exactly like a famous star. Specifically, people are convinced that Matt Taylor is actually Kevin James, the well-known actor from King of Queens, pulling off an elaborate bit.

This could be the most committed celebrity prank ever

The resemblance between Taylor and James is striking. Not only do they look nearly identical, but their voices sound remarkably similar as well. This has led many social media users to believe that the Hollywood actor is running a secret TikTok account as a form of performance art or an extended joke. Maybe instead of going all serious on life on social media like Justin Bieber, James chose to have some fun.

Taylor has managed to build a substantial following despite the speculation. His TikTok account now has over 251,000 followers, and his Instagram has attracted more than 41,000 followers. While he has not revealed exactly where he is located, some of his videos show fall leaves, suggesting he is somewhere experiencing autumn weather.

There are certain details that make the situation even more suspicious. Both Taylor and James frequently wear hats in their videos. Additionally, both accounts appear to be filming content in areas with fall weather, which would rule out James’ home in Los Angeles, where the climate is typically warmer year-round.

The comments on Taylor’s videos show just how convinced people are about his true identity. One user wrote, “is that not Kevin James? what is happening?” The comment received more than 1500 likes, showing that many others shared the same confusion. Even verified accounts have joined in on the speculation. Brock Baker commented, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 3 when?” referencing one of James’ most famous movie roles.

Adding fuel to the speculation, the real Kevin James maintains an active TikTok presence with three million followers. Interestingly, he posted a new video on his verified account today. Some viewers see this timing as either a strange coincidence or a deliberate attempt by James to distract people from the Matt Taylor theory. Could it be the biggest celebrity social media stunt of all time?

Some people insisting that Taylor is simply a teacher who happens to look like a celebrity, while others remain convinced this is an elaborate celebrity stunt. For now, Matt Taylor continues posting his teaching content, and Kevin James continues his regular posts, leaving the internet to wonder if they are seeing double or witnessing a very committed bit.