‘Just Like Her Mommy’: Tami Roman Celebrates Daughter Lyric Anderson’s Birthday and Fans Rave Over Their Likeness

In honor of her oldest daughter’s birthday, Tami Roman stepped out of her comfort zone and used technology to shout out her adult child. And upon fans seeing the photos picked for the celebratory video, they couldn’t help but notice the resemblance between Roman and Lyric Anderson.

“Screaming Happy 25th Birthday @lyricchanel my NY born, LA raised mini me 😂😂😂 you’re so bomb! You sure they didn’t give me the wrong kid? I marvel at how wise, witty, whimsical and God fearing you are… watching you grow into this amazing young woman has been my greatest blessing! I love you to life! #CaliGirl #LibraSeason #BlackGirlMagic,” read the caption of Roman’s Sept. 30 Instagram video of many model pics of her daughter.

As expected, many fans poured out with comments showing Anderson some birthday love.

“Happy birthday to your daughter! 💖💜👏”

“Love this 🙌🏾 Happy born day Queen, You are destined for Greatness👑 Enjoy your day🙏🏾”

“HBD Gorgeous Diva🎂”

“Happy birthday lyric enjoy your day blessings 🎉🎉🎉”

Anderson’s younger sister, Jazz, even gave her mom props for managing to put together a video filled with photos of her first-born child.

“lol this dope! Happy bday @lyricchanel ❤️”

“@jazzanderson only you know how hard this s–t was for me to do 😂😂😂 technically challenged 🤷🏽‍♀️,” Roman replied.

But it seemed many were amazed by just how Lyric has taken on the same beauty and looks that her mom exudes.

“She is your twin!! Birthday blessings”

“Okaaay @lyricchanel Lil @Tamiroman giving them face and all. You gooooo gurrrl🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽🤜🏾🤛🏾”

“Wow. 😍 She truly is your twin. Hbd. 💯✌💖”

“She gorgeous just like her mommy Happy BDAY enjoy gorgeous”

“Twins wow 😍😍”

“That’s your twin , they made no mistakes lol HBD lil lady💜”

It’s far from the first time that Roman and Lyric have been given the twin title. After she served as her mom’s date at the BET Awards in June, fans couldn’t help but remark on the former “Basketball Wives” star and her mini-me.

“This is your twin and your are looking every bit like her sister #blackdontcrack😍”

“You guys are gorgeous and you look exactly alike.”

“Twins!!! She needs to model.. she’s gorgeous 🔥🔥🔥😍”

The last commenter, however, is behind the eight ball. Having been raised by her reality TV star mom and retired basketball player dad Kenny Anderson, Lyric sought to strike out on her own by competing in the 24th season of “America’s Next Top Model” last year. She even modeled for Jennifer Williams‘ Classy Girl Wardrobe for a time.

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