Bill Burr & Billy Corgan's Half-Brother Rumors Exposed

Bill Burr is smashing up some rumors about his family tree.

The stand-up comic responded to Billy Corgan, the lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins, following his comment that Burr might be one of his father’s secret offspring.

Last year, I found myself captivated by whispers about a potential shared heritage between two of my idols – Corgan and Burr. The spark ignited when Corgan, who’s 57 now, shared on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast that his stepmother hinted at the possibility that Burr could be one of the children fathered by his dad during his days as a wandering musician.

On the January 21st podcast episode, Burr, who is 56 years old, was discussed in relation to his possible familial ties with the rocker. Host Howie Mandel even invited Corgan to engage in a direct conversation about this topic.

Following a light-hearted remark labeling Mandel as “surprising” or “unexpected,” given he caught Burr off guard, Burr then playfully questioned Corgan, “Perhaps it’s worth considering that the reason I never shared my story before might suggest that you shouldn’t?

Of the musician, he added, “It’s not that I don’t like him, it reminds me of all of that s–t.”

Additionally, Burr (who has a 9-year-old daughter named Lola and a 4-year-old son, whose name is not disclosed, with wife Nia Renée Hill) playfully commented on the inventiveness behind the naming decisions made by his father.

He was incredibly unpleasant,” he went on, “and it’s astonishing that he had two children so close in age and named them identically.

Initially reluctant about their encounter, the star from “The King of Staten Island” eventually found a playful way to address his doppelganger.

Looks like you’re doing great,” Burr said to Corigan, “and I’m genuinely pleased about it. However, I’d appreciate it if you could refrain from sharing those anecdotes so frequently. Couldn’t help but wonder why you felt the need to do so?

In his own words, Corgan expressed his belief that it’s possible, or perhaps even likely, they might be biological half-brothers.

He stated that he can’t sing, which I believe contradicts our claimed relation, because humor is not my forte. In other words, his lack of singing ability suggests the same for our supposed connection – if he can’t do something, chances are, neither can I.

Regardless of the precise nature of their connection, let’s delve into other celebrities who might surprise you with their unexpected links.

In the episode of “Finding Your Roots” that aired on April 2nd, Henry Louis Gates Jr discovered that Lena Dunham and Larry David share a distant relative on Dunham’s maternal lineage.

Genealogist Dr. Adina Newman, better known as My Family Genie on Instagram, disclosed that Blanchard and a former cast member of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ may be distantly related, tracing their connection back to their paternal grandmothers’ lineage, which can be traced as far back as the 1600s.

Schroeder, a self-professed true crime fan, commented on Newman’s post, “Omg I’m unwell.”

For two decades, the actor who played Zorro was married to Melanie Griffith, the mother of the actress from Fifty Shades of Grey. However, their divorce in 2015 doesn’t necessarily mean that their relationship as stepfather and daughter has ended.

Johnson got emotional when she presented an award to Banderas at the 2019 Hollywood Film Awards.

Johnson, whose father is actor Don Johnson, shared that she grew up in a family with multiple marriages and considered herself quite fortunate. She went on to mention that her life was significantly impacted by an additional father figure who turned out to be incredibly influential. When she was six years old, her mother married a man who brought a radiant light, a new realm of creativity and culture, and a delightful little sister into their family.

The actress from “Teen Witch” and the former cast member of “Gossip Girl” are sisters by different fathers, all sharing the same mother, talent manager Elaine Lively.

The daughter of the veteran “Saturday Night Live” star is the one who sings “Ex’s & Oh’s”. She was born as a result of her father’s relationship with the former model, London King.

The star of Fast & Furious is related to the R&B singer through their shared step-grandfather, Reverend Edward Best, who is also the uncle of the rapper.

The late-night host and the Rescue Me creator are third cousins.

Since marrying Kate Capshaw in 1991, the former Grey’s Anatomy doctor refers to the renowned director as his stepfather.

The actress from Grown-ish refers to the rapper as her second cousin. In fact, she served as the flower girl at his 2005 wedding with former spouse Kelis!

The actress is the daughter of the Back to the Future icon.

Apart from being well-known for portraying a renowned character on the HBO comedy as a vice president, she is indeed a prominent figure off-screen due to her real-life status as a celebrity’s daughter. Known for his role as Jack Bauer, this actor happens to be her father.

Some viewers of “Emily in Paris” were quite surprised to learn that Lily is the daughter of the English Grammy-winning artist.

The comedian and the New York Senator are actually related, as he’s the first cousin of her father.

As stated in a 2014 interview with People magazine, a genealogist from Ancestry.com suggested that the Fannings and the late Princess of Wales share a common ancestor: King Edward III who reigned over England from 1327 to 1377. This connection makes them distant relatives, specifically 21st cousins.

The actors are actually brother and sister!

There’s a rich lineage of acting talent within their family, with relatives who have starred in shows like “Reno 911!”, “Orange Is the New Black”, and “This Is Us”.

Back in January 2024, I took to Instagram to share an unforgettable moment with my true kin! Snap a glimpse at us as we graced the red carpet at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Third Annual Fundraising Gala. We’re not just family by blood, but we share a bond that transcends the silver screen.

The SNL alum calls the Cheers icon Uncle George whenever he sees him. At least, we assume he does.

Yep, Game of Thrones‘ Stannis Baratheon is the real-life dad of Fear the Walking Dead‘s Nick Clark.

The woman with dark hair and the artist known for “Stay With Me” are distantly related, being third cousins. In an interview on the radio, Smith confessed that they’ve never crossed paths due to the sheer size of their extended family.

The Salt actor and the memorable Law & Order: SVU guest star are half-brothers.

You may not have guessed but the Bridesmaids comedian and the former View co-host are cousins.

The actress from “We’re the Millers” is fortunate to have the legendary “Pretty Woman” star as a mentor, who also happens to be her aunt.

Who knew the stunning Dancing With the Stars pro is second cousins with the Friends alum?

As a die-hard enthusiast, I can’t help but share the fascinating journey of my favorite True Blood vampire. His passion for acting was ignited by his beloved father, who graces the screens in both the Avengers and Thor series!

The actor who plays Ghost Rider hails from a remarkably gifted kinship group. One of his cousins is known for directing ‘The Bling Ring’, another graced the screen in ‘Saving Mr. Banks’, and an uncle was renowned for directing ‘The Godfather’.

The vocal British artist is the eldest sibling of the renowned actor from ‘Game of Thrones.’ Interestingly, she composed a song for him called “Alfie.

The Damages star and the Lipstick Jungle actress are second cousins.

Initially, the sister who played the role in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” served as inspiration for her younger brother to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

The Parks and Recreation actress is the daughter of the legendary music producer.

The Lost actor has a very famous cousin in the Mission: Impossible star.

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Bill Burr & Billy Corgan’s Half-Brother Rumors Exposed

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