Mother's Day brought a flood of family tributes across social media, but one photo in particular had everyone doing a double take. Golf influencer Paige Spiranac posted a picture of her mom on Sunday, and the internet collectively agreed: the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Spiranac, who played college golf at Arizona and San Diego State, shared the image with a simple caption: “Happy Mother’s Day to the best. I love you!” Within hours, the post was everywhere, sparking a wave of reactions that zeroed in on one thing—how much the two women look alike.
Fans couldn't stop commenting on the resemblance
Scroll through the replies, and the same theme emerges again and again. “Wowee you look like your mother. Great genes in that family,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Wow ….. we see where you got your looks Holy Toledo!” Some joked that the photo could pass for sisters. “Did you mean Happy Sisters day?” one user quipped. “Oh wow!!! You could be sisters. You both look amazing,” another chimed in.
The reaction was so consistent that it became its own story. It's not every day a Mother's Day post turns into a viral moment about family resemblance, but Spiranac's millions of followers made it happen. The photo quickly racked up thousands of likes and comments, cementing it as one of the most talked-about celebrity mom tributes of the holiday.
This comes amid a resurgence for Spiranac on social media. Earlier this year, she opened up about struggling with a “funk” that had her feeling anxious and overthinking her content. “I am in a bit of a funk, a rut if you will, and it's not like a one or two day thing,” she said at the time. “I feel like I've just been so in my head about everything … I just feel like my anxiety has taken control.”
Now, she's back to posting more consistently, and her fans are clearly here for it. In recent weeks, she's shared everything from heartfelt family tributes to sizzling hotel selfies and even a Kentucky Derby dress photo that racked up 500,000 views—despite the fact that she didn't actually attend the event.
More than just a pretty photo
Beyond the looks and the viral buzz, there's a genuine warmth to the post. Spiranac has been open about her mental health struggles, and seeing her celebrate her mom in such a public way feels like a positive sign. It's a reminder that even influencers who seem to have it all can hit rough patches—and that family support often helps pull them through.
As for Spiranac's mom, she's now an unofficial fan favorite. Commenters are already calling for more family photos, and it's safe to say that if she ever decides to make her own social media debut, she'll have a built-in audience ready to hit follow.
Happy Mother's Day, indeed.
