LOS ANGELES, Oct 15, (Agencies): Jessica Simpson found humor in an amusing encounter with a fan. Over the weekend, the 43-year-old singer and fashion icon took to Instagram to share a lighthearted moment when an autograph seeker mistook her for Britney Spears during a visit to the mall.

In a photo posted on her Instagram, Jessica and her 11-year-old daughter, Maxwell Drew, can be seen making exaggerated shocked expressions for the camera. Jessica playfully captioned the post, "That moment when someone in the mall parking lot asks you for your autograph, but assumes you're Britney Spears."

The mix-up between the two pop stars is somewhat understandable, given their simultaneous rise to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. They share several similarities, including their distinctive bright blonde hair, deep brown eyes, Southern backgrounds, and early careers in the Mickey Mouse Club.

Both Jessica and Britney also ventured into the world of reality TV with shows featuring their respective ex-partners. Jessica starred in MTV's "Newlyweds" with ex-husband Nick Lachey, while Britney, at the age of 41, appeared in UPN's "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic" alongside ex-husband Kevin Federline.

In a light-hearted nod to their resemblance, Britney Spears had previously acknowledged their similar appearance in a December 2022 Instagram post. Alongside a throwback photo where she emphasized her cheekbones, Britney wrote, "Why do I look exactly like Jessica Simpson? My face looks so pale!!!"

The story showcases Jessica Simpson's ability to find humor in a situation that might have been awkward for others.