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Yara Shahidi & Her Mom Took The Ultimate ‘Mother Daughter Challenge’ & They Absolutely Slayed It

It’s probably safe to say that Yara Shahidi is one of the most well-dressed and well-spoken young women in Hollywood today. (The Grown-ish is attending Harvard University and an outspoken activist). But how did she become such a strong and inspiring woman? She got it from her mama!

On Monday, Yara and her mom Keri Shahidi appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and proved just how alike they are while playing a round of the “Mother Daughter Challenge.” As Jimmy Fallon read a question, the two would both secretly write down their answers and then revealed them to the audience. Not surprisingly, the pair did a really good job getting them right.

What’s the one thing Yara’s mom says more than anything else? Homegirl.

What’s the one album Yara would bring with her on a desert island? Blonde by Frank Ocean.

Both Yara and Keri got them right without even breaking a sweat. “We spend a lot of time together,” Keri explained.

Like mother, like daughter!

Watch the full challenge here:

Makena is the Decor Section Editor, and former Style Section Editor and Editorial Intern at Her Campus. She is a senior at Marist College majoring in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Graphic Design. One day she hopes to put her writing skills to work at a magazine or women's publication.  Follow her on Instagram @makenagera and Twitter @makena_gera.