As I delve deeper into the world of Hollywood, it’s fascinating to discover that this glamorous industry is often interconnected by family ties. Each of these stars, with their unique talents and careers, have been significantly influenced by their relatives.
They are family. No, really, they are.
There’s no need for Kevin Bacon because there are zero degrees of separation when it comes to these surprising pairs in Hollywood. Like Antonio Banderas and Dakota Johnson, who win our award for sweetest stepfather and stepdaughter as the twosome have remained super close even after Banderas split from Johnson’s mother Melanie Griffith in 2015 after a 20-year relationship.
They are far from the first familial reveal to make people say, “Wait, whaaaaaa?” Take for instance when Ciara learned she can call Derek Jeter her cousin. Or, when Vanderpump Rules‘ Stassi Schroeder discovered that Gypsy Rose Blanchard is actually family
Later on, it became quite a surprise for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s followers when they discovered that the actress playing WandaVision’s role, Elizabeth Olsen, is actually their younger sister.
In a May 2022 interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, the actress expressed that growing up with older twin sisters was beneficial for her. She said she had a sense of direction in many aspects of life due to observing them. Additionally, she felt secure and safeguarded because of their presence.
Though, of course, a well-known relative can be a blessing and a curse.
In an interview with Flaunt magazine, Emma Roberts candidly admitted that her career as an actress has been marked by more losses than gains due to her connections within the industry. With Eric Roberts as her father and Julia Roberts as her aunt, she often finds herself dealing with people’s preconceived notions about her family. She clarified that she’s never landed a role because of her famous relatives but admitted that there have been instances where her lineage may have cost her certain opportunities.
According to Maya Hawke, being referred to as Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke as Mom and Dad means I’ll have a few opportunities to use their names, but if I don’t perform well, I’ll be removed from the kingdom. This is only fair, so I’m just going to do my best to not disappoint. In other words, I’ll try hard not to fail.
Solid life advice, tbh.
As the stars unite with both renowned and lesser-known relatives during the festive period, let us reminisce about celebrities whose family trees intertwine, either through Ancestry.com data sharing or shared holiday meals.
Let’s revisit some celebrity fam connections, shall we?
In the episode of “Finding Your Roots” on April 2, host Henry Louis Gates Jr discovered that Lena Dunham and Larry David share a distant relative through Dunham’s maternal lineage.
Genealogist Dr. Adina Newman, who goes by My Family Genie on Instagram, has claimed that Blanchard and a former star of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ may be distant relatives, tracing their connection to their shared paternal grandmother line as far back as the 1600s.
Schroeder, a self-professed true crime fan, commented on Newman’s post, “Omg I’m unwell.”
The actor who played Zorro was married to Melanie Griffith, mother of the actress from Fifty Shades of Grey, for 20 years until their divorce in 2015. However, this doesn’t imply that their relationship as a stepfather and stepdaughter has ceased to exist.
Johnson got emotional when she presented an award to Banderas at the 2019 Hollywood Film Awards.
Johnson shared that she’s fortunate to have more than one father figure in her life. She mentioned that her dad is the famous actor Don Johnson, but over time, she recognized another man as a significant influence in her life. When she was just six years old, her mother married this individual who brought an extraordinary brightness, a new realm of creativity and culture, and even a little sister into their family.
The actress from “Teen Witch” and the cast member of “Gossip Girl” are sisters by blood, having the same mother, celebrity talent manager Elaine Lively.
The daughter of the veteran “Saturday Night Live” performer was born during his relationship with the former model, London King. She is famously known as the singer of “Ex’s & Oh’s.
The actor famous for Fast & Furious is cousin to the R&B performer because they share the same stepgrandfather, Reverend Edward Best, who is also the uncle of the rapper.
The late-night host and the Rescue Me creator are third cousins.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’ve been fortunate enough to refer to Steven Spielberg as my stepfather since he tied the knot with my mother, Kate Capshaw, back in 1991.
In a friendly family connection, the actress from Grown-ish refers to the rapper as her second cousin. Interestingly, she served as the flower girl at their 2005 wedding with Kelis, who is now his ex-wife.
The actress is the daughter of the Back to the Future icon.
Apart from being well-known for portraying a renowned character in the HBO comedy as the Veep’s vet, she is indeed a prominent figure in reality due to her real-life status as a famous daughter; her father is the former Jack Bauer star.
Some viewers of Emily in Paris were quite surprised to find out that Lily is the offspring 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 per a 2014 interview in People magazine, a genealogist from Ancestry.com suggested that the Fannings and Princess Diana are distantly related because they both descend from King Edward III of England, who reigned from 1327 to 1377. In genealogical terms, this makes them 21st cousins.
The actors are actually brother and sister!
Intriguingly, a common genetic thread links these remarkable actors: The gifted performer from ‘Reno 911!’, the captivating actress known for ‘Orange Is the New Black’, and the talented star of ‘This Is Us’ – they are all cousins.
In an Instagram post on January 2024, Nash declared, “We’re family by blood!” This statement accompanied a picture of the three of them at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Third Annual Fundraising Gala. “True cousins!” was how he emphasized their relationship.
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” share a third cousin relationship. In a recent radio conversation, Smith disclosed that they’ve never crossed paths due to the fact that both families are quite extensive.
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 “The We’re the Millers” movie has an ideal guide in the form of her aunt, who is also known as the star of “Pretty Woman.
Who knew the stunning Dancing With the Stars pro is second cousins with the Friends alum?
The character from “True Blood” who is a vampire, got bitten by the acting bug from his esteemed father, who has acted in not only “The Avengers” but also the “Thor” series.
The actor who portrays Ghost Rider hails from a remarkably gifted family lineage. One of his first cousins is renowned for directing the film “The Bling Ring”, another graced our screens in “Saving Mr. Banks”, and an uncle of his is celebrated for directing the classic, “The Godfather”.
A well-known British vocalist, known for her candidness, is the elder sibling of the actor famed for his role in ‘Game of Thrones.’ Notably, she penned a tune dedicated to him called “Alfie.
The Damages star and the Lipstick Jungle actress are second cousins.
Initially, it was the actress from “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” who motivated her little 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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