10 pairs of Hollywood stars who are surprisingly related, including Madonna and Hillary Clinton
Surprising celebrity connections: Stars you didn't know were related
Discovering hidden family connections can be a fascinating journey, even for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, from Madonna to Hillary Clinton. Here's a look at some surprising celebrity relatives.
Ciara and Derek Jeter
The 'Level Up' singer Ciara and baseball legend Derek Jeter were shocked to learn about their family connection through an episode of 'Finding Your Roots'. Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr revealed they share a long identical stretch of DNA on their 14th chromosome, which the singer noted was “crazy.”
Rose Byrne and Rose McIver
The star of 'Bridesmaids' Rose Byrne and 'Once Upon a Time's Rose McIver became sisters-in-law when McIver married Byrne's brother, artist George Byrne. The two actresses share a great relationship and appreciate each other's perspectives in their respective industries.
Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler
'High School Musical' alum Ashley Tisdale discovered a surprising family connection to her longtime friend, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler, through Ancestry's 2 Leafs and a Lie November 2022. They are 10th cousins, once removed, and Tisdale was emotional upon learning about their shared ancestry.
Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts
Julia Roberts' brother, Eric Roberts, is the father of 'Scream Queens' alum Emma Roberts. The two Roberts family members share a close bond, with Emma fondly recalling childhood memories of visiting her aunt Julia on film sets.
Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein
In a heartfelt conversation for Interview magazine, Jonah Hill recalled the day his younger sister, Beanie Feldstein, was born. He humorously mentioned being at a pasta place with their dad while their mom was in the hospital. “Mom was obviously in the hospital giving birth to you, and I think Dad and I were getting pasta across the street. I drive by that place sometimes, and I’m always thinking, ‘That’s where Dad and I were eating lunch, and then we met Beanie.’ Isn’t that funny? I don’t know if I ever told you that.”
Mike Colter and Viola Davis
'Evil' actor Mike Colter and 'How to Get Away With Murder' star Viola Davis were surprised to discover they are second cousins. Although their families had family reunions, they didn't meet until April 2019.
Marisa Tomei and Julianne Moore
'My Cousin Vinny' star Marisa Tomei and 'Hannibal' actress Julianne Moore found out they were genetic cousins through the PBS series 'Finding Your Roots'. Tomei shared her excitement on Instagram, highlighting their shared DNA.
Madonna and Hillary Clinton
Surprisingly, the Queen of Pop and the former Democratic presidential candidate are 10th cousins. Clinton revealed this family connection on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', tracing their ancestry back to the same great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandparents.
Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy helped the 'Gilmore Girls' alum Melissa McCarthy land her first TV job on 'The Jenny McCarthy Show', and the two cousins have a cute throwback photo from their childhood in Illinois.
Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz
In an interview with 'Today' in September 2011, weatherman Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz discussed the fact that their grandfathers were cousins. "My mother was Roxie Roker, my grandfather Albert Roker from the Bahamas,” the 'Hunger Games' actor said.
