Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Mother-Daughter Twins: The Unbreakable Bond of Catherine and Gabriella

Catherine Galasso-Vigorito, 58, and her daughter Gabriella, 25, hit the town over the weekend. The two attended the 12th Annual Luxury Luncheon in Southampton, New York

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In a jaw-dropping display of mother-daughter love, Catherine Galasso-Vigorito, 58, and her daughter Gabriella, 25, have taken the internet by storm with their uncanny resemblance. The unlikely pair, best known for their reality TV show "Smothered" on TLC, has been making waves in the world of social media with their identical outfits, matching makeup, and even shared beauty pageant ambitions.

The mother-daughter duo recently attended the 12th Annual Luxury Luncheon in Southampton, New York, rubbing shoulders with fellow celebrities like Jill Zarin from "Real Housewives of New York." Their presence was undoubtedly a head-turner, with many attendees marveling at their striking similarities despite a whopping 33-year age gap.

They boast striking physical similarities

But this isn't just about physical resemblance - the Galasso-Vigoritos have taken their bond to new heights by mirroring each other's style, from matching outfits to sharing the same beauty treatments. In fact, they've even entered the same beauty pageants and competed in identical makeup looks. Talk about a twinning tantrum!

Their show "Smothered" has become a fan favorite on TLC, with audiences tuning in to see these outrageous mother-daughter duos share their most intimate moments. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows - Gabriella's siblings, Lauren and Sophia, often feel left out of the equation due to their mom and sister's constant twinning.

"It's caused some problems in my relationships because my mom wants me to always be hanging out with her," Gabriella confessed to The Scholarly Note. "My mom only wants me to love her - when I have boyfriends, mom says we are in the 'love triangle'... So the relationship is with me, my mom, and my man."

The mother-daughter pair further bond over matching their outfits, wearing similar makeup and even entering the same beauty competitions

Despite the challenges, Gabriella remains committed to her unique bond with her mom. She's even followed in Catherine's footsteps by competing in beauty pageants, with hopes of becoming Miss USA and Miss Universe one day.

As for Catherine, she's thrilled to be training her daughter for the crown. "I find it very complimentary being confused as her sister," she gushed. "We are both curly-haired girls, and when we do photo shoots together, Gabriella always does my hair and makeup for me."

The mother-daughter duo has become internet sensations, with their viral TikTok videos racking up millions of views. Their most popular clip features Gabriella transforming into her mom - talk about a magic trick!

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When asked about their social media success, Gabriella beamed, "We are excited when our videos do so well... and brands often ask my mom and I to model for them." And it's not just the views that bring them joy - they've also landed modeling gigs together.

But behind all the glamour and glitz lies a deep love and appreciation between Catherine and Gabriella. They're more than just identical twins - they're best friends, sharing a bond that transcends words.

As Catherine put it, "I have always matched outfits with the girls since they were born, and it's helped build our bond. It brings us closer together, and I would recommend it for any mother and daughter."

Catherine is also mom to Lauren, 24, and Sophia, 18

According to Gabriella, the oldest and youngest in the trio of daughters are sometimes put off by their mom and middle sis Gabriella's closeness

The mother-daughter pair often go viral twinning for TikTok

One of their most popular videos has racked up more than 17 million views

'Your mom looks so young,' wrote one commenter on Gabriella's TikTok

Catherine loves their special bond, further confessing, 'I find it very complimentary, being confused as her sister'

Gabriella has been crowned Miss Shoreline in her home state of Conneticut