Some people say they look like their parents, but 21-year-old Jiovanni Herrera took it to the next level—by actually becoming his mom.
In a viral TikTok experiment, Jiovanni decided to see if he could pass as his 41-year-old mother, Monique Meza. But he didn’t just throw on a wig and call it a day—he went all in.
Sporting skinny jeans, a maroon sweatshirt, and a perfectly styled wig, Jiovanni completed his transformation with accessories, makeup, and even a little extra help in the chest area. To top it off, he grabbed his mom’s ID and hit the ultimate test: Would anyone notice?
@monique_meza #boymom #momlife #funny #thatsmyboy #fyp ♬ original sound – monique_meza
Turns out, they didn’t.
In a now-viral video, Jiovanni managed to fool a store clerk, proving his disguise was nothing short of impressive. “My son wanted to see if he could pass as me,” Monique wrote in the caption. “The answer is yes, he can.”
And the internet loved it. The video racked up over 2.7 million views, with people losing their minds over how convincing the swap was. Fans even demanded a follow-up—and Jiovanni delivered.
A few days later, he and his mom upped the stakes by testing their look-alike skills on a restaurant waiter. When Jiovanni walked in disguised as Monique, the waiter didn’t suspect a thing. But when the real Monique appeared moments later, the stunned waiter gasped, “You guys look alike! I’m shook!”
That second prank? It skyrocketed past 30 million views.
Monique, a content creator for eight years, told Today that she’s always known she and Jiovanni share similar features—especially their facial shape and noses. But what excites her even more is how this prank has sparked her son’s new love for video creation.
“I’ve been doing this for years, and he never wanted to join in,” she said. “Now, he’s asking to make more!”
This mother-son duo didn’t just go viral—they created a TikTok moment people can’t stop talking about. Whether it’s their uncanny resemblance, the flawless execution, or just the sheer fun of it all, Jiovanni and Monique have officially entered the hall of internet legends.
Who knows what prank they’ll pull next? But one thing’s for sure—whatever it is, the internet will be watching!
