‘Cynthia Gave Birth to Herself’: Cynthia Bailey Is Totally ‘Twinning’ With Daughter Noelle Robinson

Cynthia Bailey recently celebrated two decades of motherhood by ringing in daughter Noelle Robinson’s 20th birthday. And a photo op of the two has fans marveling over their resemblance.

Robinson celebrated turning the big 2-0 on Nov. 9 with her “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star mom Bailey and her actor dad Leon Robinson at the Japanese eatery Nobu Malibu.

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Bailey shared a pic of the all-black affair on her Instagram page days later on Nov. 12.

“Me: would i still like you even if you weren’t my daughter? are you kind?Noelle: yes & yes @noellerobinson @wwwjustleon #momdaughtertime #happybirthdaynoelle #20 #scorpioseason,” read Bailey’s caption on the Tuesday post.

Many fans couldn’t believe how much Noelle looked like her mom, who is 32 years her daughter’s senior.

“Twinning 🙌🏾”

“And they say me and my daughter look alike…. Noelle looks like she was cloned 😍😍Two beauties 💕💕”

“Omg!!!! Twinny! I feel Cynthia spit her out from her ribs!!!!!absolutely in her image ❤️❤️❤️❤️ more improved version for the future!!”

“*looks left then right* So Cyn gave birth to….herself. Gorgeous sweet ladies 😍”

“Twins!! What an amazing bond you both have!!! God blesss!!!😍😍😍🔥🔥”

“I have always thought that Noelle favored Leon but, as she’s gotten older she’s become your twin. You’re both so beautiful. I hope you are both enjoying her birthday celebration.”

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Cynthia Bailey (left) and Noelle Robinson (right). (Photo: @cynthiabailey10/Instagram)

Bailey and Noelle’s similar looks may speak to how close their bond is as mother and daughter, too.

On season 11 of “RHOA,” Noelle had a difficult time as she prepared to head off to college at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The 600-plus-mile journey would be the longest distance the then-teenager would be from her mom for a long period of time. Noelle has lived with Bailey and grown up with her on “RHOA” since season 3 when the mother of one joined the series.

But while Noelle was a tearful wreck when she prepared to pack up and leave Atlanta, the move wasn’t easy for Bailey either.

“My daughter @noellerobinson is my everything. My love for her is like no other. It kills me to see her cry about anything because she rarely cries,” Bailey said on Instagram earlier this year. “However, I know I have to be strong, and let her find her own way. I did not think it would be this hard to let her go. So grateful to her dad @wwwjustleon for helping me parent & encourage her every step of the way. I am also very thankful to @itsmikehill for being there for ME throughout this journey.”

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