It Runs in the Family – 30+ Famous People That You Probably Didn’t Know Are Related Until Now
Florence Pugh & Toby Sebastian
Florence Pugh’s increasing prominence has made her older brother Toby Sebastian popular online due to the buzz surrounding him. The budding star became an internet sensation when he starred in the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones” and as Andrea Bocelli in the 2017 film “The Music of Silence.”
The two siblings seem to have come from a talented family since he’s also a musician and released his EP “Hamliar” in 2019. Due to his career, Sebastian ended up dropping his family name, and you may not spot the similarities seeing them apart. But the resemblance is unmistakable whenever we see the siblings out together.
Gabrielle Union & Saweetie
Although American musician Saweetie and actress Gabrielle Union are in different entertainment industry areas, their paths have crossed online with newsworthy results. Many people came to know about their connection after a heated argument between the two emerged on social media.
Through an Instagram post, the “Daddy’s Little Girls” actress explained that the “My Type” hitmaker’s father and Union are actually first cousins. That means Saweetie’s grandmother, “Deliver Us from Eva” star Joanne Glass, is Union’s aunt. One thing’s for sure, this family is full of artistry and talent, given that the rapper also bagged two Grammy Award nominations in 2021.
Ashley Tisdale & Austin Butler
Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler first met when co-starring in the 2011 film “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.” Since then, the two have been best friends and sometimes refer to each other as fraternal twins born far apart because of their different ages.
The duo encountered a shocking revelation on an episode of “Ancestry: 2 Lies & a Leaf,” where it came out that Tisdale and Butler are 10th cousins once removed. Their family tree dates back to a certain 1627-born man named Richard Scruggs. The discovery left all of them insanely shocked but also happy to know that their bond was indeed genuine.
Emily Blunt & Stanley Tucci
The “Edge of Tomorrow” stars Emily Blunt and Stanly Tucci had starred in the 2006 blockbuster “The Devil Wears Prada” before they became a family. Though not related by blood, they have become best friends and colleagues.
In 2010, the “Mary Poppins Returns” star invited her friend Tucci to her marriage ceremony with John Krasinski, where he met several family members on the bride’s side, including her sister. She introduced Felicity Blunt to her A-list friend; the rest is history. The two hooked up after the event, and they tied the knot two years later. And that’s how these Hollywood best friends became a family.
Florence Pugh & Toby Sebastian
Florence Pugh’s increasing prominence has made her older brother Toby Sebastian popular online due to the buzz surrounding him. The budding star became an internet sensation when he starred in the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones” and as Andrea Bocelli in the 2017 film “The Music of Silence.”
The two siblings seem to have come from a talented family since he’s also a musician and released his EP “Hamliar” in 2019. Due to his career, Sebastian ended up dropping his family name, and you may not spot the similarities seeing them apart. But the resemblance is unmistakable whenever we see the siblings out together.
Mariska Hargitay & Jayne Mansfield
Since 1999, Mariska Hargitay stars as Olivia Benson in NBC’s TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” She also has many achievements under her belt, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Aside from her flourishing career, the “Plain Truth” actress is the daughter of bodybuilder Jayne Mansfield and legendary Hollywood star Mickey Hargitay.
When she was a child, Mariska and her two brothers survived a tragic accident that cut short the life of their mother. Though the “Leaving Las Vegas” actress doesn’t seem to remember the crash, she has a scar on the side of her head that she still carries from the tragedy.
Christian Bale & Gloria Steinem
Christian Bale is a veteran Hollywood actor who has been in the industry for nearly four decades. The Oscar award winner is the son of the late David Charles Bale, an English businessman. Christian’s father was married to writer and feminist icon Gloria Steinem from 2000 until he died in 2003.
In 2018, the “American Hustle” star revealed to The Guardian that he wasn’t aware that his father had tied the knot with the writer since he had traveled to Germany. He found out about the news afterward, and that’s how Steinem became Christian’s stepmother. The family remained intact even after the father’s demise.
Larry David & Bernie Sanders
The connection between comedian Larry David and New Hampshire Senator Bernie Sanders began in 2016 after he hosted the senator on “Saturday Night Live.” Their friendship grew stronger over time, and Sanders appeared on the show several times during election cycles.
However, in 2017, that’s when things changed when the two learned that they are cousins through an episode of PBS’ “Finding Your Roots.” By the look of things, both were delighted to find out that they actually share a genetic bond. In 2020, during the election cycle interview on the show, David couldn’t keep calm, and even joked about calling him “cousin Bernie.”
Brad Pitt & Barack Obama
Many people don’t believe Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and former United States President Barack Obama are related. Though it sounds strange, according to the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), it’s true that the two are ninth cousins.
Their history dates back to a man known as Edwin Hickman, who died in 1769 in Virginia. Obama had previously hinted at the weird and wonderful fact when he appeared on “The View” in 2008. Though the former world leader and A-list star don’t have many similarities, their lineage is blessed with phenomenal genes, as Obama was named one of the best-looking men in the U.S. in 2017.
Hugh Grant & Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Surprisingly, two of the most prominent U.K. actors are related. Hugh Grant and Thomas Brodie-Sangster first met when they both starred in the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.” When filming the movie, the then-teenage actor revealed their relationship, stating that his great-grandmother and Grant’s grandmother are sisters, making them second cousins once removed.
Their lineage dates back to “The Maze Runner” actor’s maternal great-grandmother, Barbara May Randolph, who was the sister of Grant’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Isabel Randolph. Luckily, they all came from a talented family of superstars, and Brodie-Sangster is following in his older cousin’s footsteps in making it in Hollywood.
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