Genetics can sometimes result in an uncanny resemblance between family members. We’ve all seen those children or grandchildren who look like a mirror image of their parents. We might call them a chip off the old block or even a doppelgänger. And when it comes to actor Patrick Dempsey, it seems he has found his own look-alike.

At a recent red carpet appearance with his wife and children, all eyes were on the 57-year-old actor and his family. While they were all stunning and stylish, it was his 16-year-old son, Darby, who stole the show. People couldn’t help but notice how much he resembled his famous father.

In fact, the resemblance was so striking that many fans couldn’t believe their eyes. They described Darby as Patrick’s clone and even dubbed him the next McDreamy, a reference to Patrick’s beloved character on the hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy.

Patrick Dempsey himself cherishes his role as a father and enjoys having a big family. He believes that raising three children is easier than having just one, and it has also strengthened his relationship with his wife in many ways. However, as his children entered their teenage years, he admitted that things became more challenging. Teenagers require more energy, and they also crave independence.

“They need to find out how they interact in the world, they need to learn those boundaries, they need to make mistakes. And you need to be there for them and allow them to learn from that,” Patrick shared in an interview with People in 2023.

It’s heartwarming to see Patrick Dempsey embracing his role as a father and enjoying every aspect of life. Perhaps in the future, we will get to see more of his son, Darby, who truly is the spitting image of his talented father. Only time will tell!