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If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed lately, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a viral meme drawing uncanny parallels between Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund and singer Sean Millis. The striking resemblance between the two has captivated fans across the globe, sparking a wave of jokes and memes that playfully poke fun at the Danish striker.

More than four months into the campaign Rasmus Hojlund’s goalless performance in the Premier League has naturally become the subject of many jokes, often drawing parallels with a music video featuring Sean Millis. However, the question arises: who is Sean Millis, and what led to this amusing comparison gaining traction?

Sean Millis, the doppelganger of Rasmus Hojlund

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Sean Millis is a 22-year-old TikTok star, singer, and songwriter hailing from Melbourne, Australia. He first gained recognition after appearing in the 12th season of The Voice Australia 2023. In his debut performance, the young artist wowed the judges and audience alike with his rendition of ‘7 Years’ by Lucas Graham.

Since then, Sean Millis has consistently released music and currently enjoys an impressive following of over 51,000 active monthly listeners on Spotify. While Millis may be rising to fame as a talented musician, his journey has not been without challenges. 

The young artist suffers from an incurable disability known as Hunter’s syndrome. This condition poses various health issues, including limited lung capacity, joint stiffness, and mild hearing impairment, and has to make weekly visits to the hospital.

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Despite facing these formidable obstacles, Sean Millis maintains an unyielding passion for singing. In addition to his musical pursuits, Millis also ventured into the world of acting, making an appearance in the film “Disconnected.” As for the viral Rasmus Hojlund memes, it’s worth noting that Sean Millis is not only aware of them but is also a soccer enthusiast himself.

What does the aspiring singer have to say about the memes?

Sean Millis is aware of the viral memes comparing him to Rasmus Hojlund and was also confronted about it during a TikTok live session.

He even dedicated a post on his Instagram in support of the Manchester United striker and wrote, “Hojlund your miracle goal is coming! ❤️  @rasmus.hoejlund.” However, he made it clear he was unaffected by his face being used for comedic purposes. In fact, he sees it as an opportunity to gain more attention and views on his song, “Waiting on Miracle,” which is the source of the memes.

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During the live stream, fans also inquired about Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United team, he said, “I think he’s the coach of the soccer player who looks like me. Basically the guy didn’t score today against Liverpool and they posted my song on Twitter.”

The singer didn’t talk much about them, but he did express that he is a fan of their rivals, Liverpool. This revelation may come as a surprise to some Red Devils supporters, but that’s just how it is.

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