The transformation is complete! Leonardo DiCaprio has morphed into Jack Nicholson

If the paunch, the scruff and tinted lenses don't convince you that (former?) hottie Leonardo DiCaprio has officially morphed into his idol Jack Nicholson, we honestly don't know how much more evidence you need.

He's frolicking on the beach with a lithe 20-something  — classic Jack — and he's a darn good actor to boot, also quite Nicholson-esque. Oh, and there's the slicked-back hair, quasi-creepy smile and dad shorts. We could go on for days. (X17 has more photos for your compare-and-contrast pleasure.)

Still not convinced? Feast your eyes and just try to deny the cold, hard truth staring at you below:

SAME PERSON!