Have you been told that you look like a certain celebrity, or that you remind them of a celebrity? You may be quick to disagree, but don’t be too eager to dismiss it, because it could be your SMILE! Apparently there are over 50 known types of smiles, each with a specific name, meaning, and purpose. The smile is regarded as the universal language. It is used to convey emotions like happiness, sadness, displeasure, fear, confidence, compassion, and excitement – all without ever having to say a word. In fact, the smile is the most scientifically studied facial expression. And with only so many smiles to go around, there is a great chance yours could resemble a celebrity’s smile. We’re going to describe the five most common smiles through the lips of the rich and famous! Let’s see if yours is a match to one of these smiles.
The Famous Five Most Recognized Smiles
1. Reese Witherspoon – The Laughing Smile
The laughing smile is a cheeky grin that goes all the way to their crinkled eyes. It is an animated smile that conveys happiness. The owner of the laughing smile is someone that is playful, enjoys life, and welcomes a little bit of mischief once in a while.
2. Jennifer Aniston – The Heart Shape Smile
The heart shape smile shows very narrow lips towards the corners, and then follows down to a slightly elongated bottom lip. The owner of this smile always appear to be happy, even when they’re not smiling!
3. Katie Holmes – The Side/Crooked Smile
The owner of a crooked smile is someone with strong characteristics of sincerity and sensitivity. They are usually someone you can trust. There is just something endearing about a side smile. 
4. Kim Kardashian – The Coy Smile
This smile usually describes a softer, more mellow woman. She’s flirty and fun, but is a little mysterious and holds a little back. The coy smile is an elongated, straight smile, with a slight upturn around the edges.
5. Julia Roberts – The Mega Watt Smile
The is a big, bright smile. The mega watt smile extends from cheek to cheek. The wearer of this smile is usually very expressive and usually smiles a lot in their daily lives. Their smiles are usually very contagious and can change the mood of a room.
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Written by Dr. Kim H. Nguyen
Owner of Mint Dental OC and is a leading dentist in Southern California.
