Talent Runs In The Family: 20 Celebrities You Wouldn't Believe Are Related
Shocking Celebrity Connections
Sometimes, even when their last names are the same, it's hard to make the connection that two celebrities could be related. We generally view celebrities as individuals, so learning about their relations with others can be pretty surprising. And boy, do we have 20 shocking ones to share with you today.
1. Emily Blunt & Stanley Tucci
Who knew two of the stars from the cult classic The Devil Wears Prada were actually related? Well, though they're not brother and sister by blood, they are connected by their marriages. Turns out Stanley Tucci married Emily's sister, Felicity Blunt back in 2012, making them sibling-in-laws!
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2. Bruce Dern & Laura Dern
Acting talent seriously runs through the Dern family. Two of Hollywood's most critically acclaimed actors are actually blood-related - father and daughter to be exact! Bruce Dern and Laura Dern are a fantastic acting duo sweeping up awards left and right.
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3. Julia Roberts & Emma Roberts
While they share the same last name, you might've never pieced two and two together before. And that's okay, because we were also surprised to learn that Julia Roberts is the aunt of Emma Roberts. Talk about a great acting role model growing up!
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4. Nicolas Cage & Jason Schwartzman
Two fantastic actors in their own right, Nicolas Cage and Jason Schwartzman come from a family of heavy-hitters. Many of their relatives include big names like Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola! But as for the two themselves, they're first cousins.
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5. Snoop Dog & Brandy
While most of you likely already know Brandy is the sister of popular R&B artist Ray J, did you know she's also related to another iconic artist? We were incredibly shocked to learn this brother sister duo are first cousins to the fan favorite Snoop Dog.
6. Elle King & Rob Schneider
We bet you would've never guessed Elle King was the biological daughter of comedic actor Rob Schneider, right? Though the two aren't supposedly on the best of terms, it is a shocking connection in the Hollywood world.
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7. Amy Schumer & Chuck Schumer
A bit of a stretch, did you know comedian Amy Schumer is the second cousin (once removed) of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer? Though they're not as closely related as others on this list, it's certainly a surprising one we had to add in.
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8. Beanie Feldstein & Jonah Hill
If you saw Beanie Feldstein in a movie and thought she reminded you of Jonah Hill, you'll be happy to know you weren't going crazy. As it turns out, the two are related. This cool brother and sister duo are related by blood, but you wouldn't have guessed given Jonah Hill removed Feldstein from his stage name.
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9. Jenny McCarthy & Melissa McCarthy
Looks like good fun and humor runs rampant in this family! Though they do also share the same last name, it never crossed our minds to think that Jenny McCarthy and Melissa McCarthy would be cousins. But seeing them side by side, we believe it!
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10. Jake Gyllenhaal & Maggie Gyllenhaal
We bet once you see these two fantastic actors side by side, something's going to click in your mind. Don't they look similar? Well, that's because they're siblings! Jake Gyllenhaal and Maggie Gyllenhaal are another example of how talent seems to run through the family.
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11. Viola Davis & Mike Colter
Best known for his portrayal of the Marvel superhero Luke Cage, we would've never guessed Mike Colter would be related to the mega talented Viola Davis. Apparently, they're second cousins, another fun fact in the world of Hollywood.
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12. Tom Cruise & William Mapother
There's no need to introduce Tom Cruise, but for many of you, you might need a little help recognizing William Mapother. If you've ever watched the classic TV show Lost, you'll be surprised learning Ethan Rom is the first cousin of Tom Cruise.
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13. Phil Collins & Lily Collins
We can only imagine how amazing those bedtime lullabies must've been for Lily Collins growing up. Having a legendary singer like Phil Collins as your dad sounds amazing. To be fair though, the two are super talented in their own fields, with Lily making a name for herself in the acting world.
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14. Denzel Washington & John David Washington
After watching Tenet, did you find John David Washington to feel a bit familiar? Well, that's likely because he's Denzel Washington's eldest son. It must be surreal growing up wanting to become an actor and having such a fantastic one as your father.
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15. Ashley Tisdale & Austin Butler
If you really want to stretch it, we have a fun one for you. While they're not exactly the closest of relatives, Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler are technically 10th cousins once removed. Considering they both started their acting journeys on the Disney channel, it's a fun little tidbit that we're sure will make some of you Disney fans happy.
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16. Jason Sudeikis & George Wendt
Just look at those faces - can you see a bit of resemblance? Best known for his role on the popular sitcom Cheers, we've only just learned that George Wendt is the uncle of Jason Sudeikis. And now, we can't unsee it.
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17. Barbara Streisand & Josh Brolin
What does Thanos have to do with Barbara Streisand? While they're not directly related, this is a fun connection we just couldn't leave out. Josh Brolin is actually the stepson of Barbara, a surprising relationship we would've never known.
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18. Lea Thompson & Zoey Deutch
Given that they have different last names, we bet you never made the connection that Lea Thompson and Zoey Deutch are mother and daughter. But if you take one look at the photo, you can easily see how similar they look. The resemblance is strong and we're just surprised it took us this long to realize it!
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19. RuPaul & Cory Booker
What do drag queen RuPaul and Senator Cory Booker have in common? Apparently, their family! While the two may seem totally different, they're actually cousins. And surprisingly, one look is all you need to see the resemblance.
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20. Emily Osment & Haley Joel Osment
While one was busy making a name for herself on the Disney channel as Hannah Montana's best friend, the other was busy talking to the dead. Although Emily Osment and Haley Joel Osment certainly had two very different acting beginnings, this brother sister duo dominated at a young age with acting roles that definitely left a mark on their respective audiences.
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