Gavin Newsom has sparked curiosity among the public, and this time it’s not about his policies. A recent query from the California Governor has left many wondering if he is the lookalike of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho. Now he’s asking the public to weigh in with their thoughts on the uncanny resemblance to the Wall Street character.
Gavin Newsom asks for internet’s opinion on his Patrick Bateman lookalike status
California Governor Gavin Newsom has thrown a curveball into the social media sphere, seeking the public’s opinion on whether he bears a striking resemblance to Patrick Bateman from American Psycho. The Wall Street businessman-turned-serial killer from the 2000 film has become the unlikely benchmark for the Governor’s looks.
The Patrick Bateman comparison threw the conversation into an awkward turn when Jonathan Karl suddenly brought it up during an ABC News interview with Newsom.
“What do you make of all the Patrick Bateman talk?” Karl asked. “I don’t know, but—”Newsom responded with a slightly awkward chuckle.
Karl then pulled out printed memes showing Newsom as the fictional character, played by Christian Bale, and said, “People say you’re like ‘American Psycho’.”
“Jesus, yeah, like I said, ‘Newscum,’ I mean—” a flustered Newsom shot back, referencing President Donald Trump’s nickname for him.
Karl pressed on, mentioning that even Newsom’s friends had made the comparison. The Governor, visibly caught off-guard, responded with a mix of surprise and humor, asking if they did, before joking about reevaluating his guest list.
Later in the interview, Karl asked the Governor about the biggest misconception people have about him. Newsom brought up the Bateman comparison, chuckling and gesturing to the memes, implying that his looks might lead people to make certain assumptions about him.
However, Gavin Newsom couldn’t resist poking fun at the comparison, taking to X (formerly Twitter), asking his followers for their thoughts. The internet jumped on the bandwagon, and reactions poured in, with one saying, “You can’t unsee it once you see it.” “We all agree, Gavin. You very much resemble the American Psycho,” commented an X user. “You’re the wholesome version with better hair,” complimented another.
