Twin telepathy: Identical Australian twins speak in sync while recalling mother's carjacking in viral video

Express Tribune

22-04-2025

Identical twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers have become an unexpected viral sensation after appearing in a news interview about their mother's recent encounter with an armed carjacker in Queensland, Australia.
The 50-year-old twins drew widespread attention not just for the incident, but for their unique habit of speaking and gesturing in perfect synchrony throughout the televised segment.
Speaking to 7News Queensland, the Powers sisters described the alarming moment their mother was threatened by a gunman. While recalling the event, they finished each other's sentences and echoed each other's words with near-identical timing, a mannerism that quickly captivated viewers online.
'One guy, he was up there with our mum… he goes, run, he's got a gun,' one of the twins said, as the other repeated it simultaneously. 'And our heart started to pound. And I said, 'Oh, mum, where's mum?' And poor mum was stuck up there.'
Their mother remained composed, despite the threat. 'But apparently our brave mum, she goes, 'Are you alright?' Because he had blood all over his face. And he goes: 'I'll shoot you.' She goes: 'Hey, I'm here to help.''
The twins explained how their mother distracted the gunman before escaping into nearby bushland. Fortunately, no one was harmed during the incident.
Beyond the viral moment, the sisters are well-known locally for founding Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, an organisation they launched after forming a friendship with the late Steve Irwin.
The pair has previously appeared in media, including a segment on Good Morning Britain in 2016, where their synchronous speaking also sparked fascination.