Celebrities you didn't know were related
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Celebrities you didn't know were related
1. Phoebe Dyenevor and Sally Dyenevor
If you're a HUGE Bridgerton fan, you may not know this brilliant discovery. Phoebe, who plays Daphne Bridgerton and wowed us all at last night's BAFTA Awards is actually Sally from Coronation Street's daughter!
2. Justin Theroux and Louis Theroux
Okay, okay, so they have the same surname, but who knew documentary-maker Louis and actor Justin Theroux were actually cousins? Their dads are brothers!
3. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci
Emily Blunt's sister Felicity married Stanley Tucci, making Stanley Emily's brother-in-law. Emily and Stanley starred in The Devil Wears Prada together.
4. Kevin Clifton and Joanne Clifton
Strictly professionals Kevin and Joanne Clifton are brother and sister. Yes we know the surname gives it away ... but did you realise when watching Strictly a couple of years ago?
5. Frank Lampard and Jamie Redknapp
Football stars Frank Lampard and Jamie Redknapp's mums are both sisters, making them cousins.
6. Gavin Rossdale and Daisy Lowe
Model Daisy Lowe discovered that her dad was Gwen Stefani's ex-husband, rock musician Gavin Rossdale, after taking a DNA test in 2004.
7. Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts
Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts is actress Emma Roberts' auntie. Don't they look alike?
8. David Spade and Kate Spade
Actor David Spade's older brother, Andy, married the fashion designer, Kate Spade in 1994. That made Kate and David sibling in-laws, however, the designer sadly died in 2018.
9. Lily Allen and Alfie Allen
Game of Thrones actor Alfie Allen is the brother of pop singer Lily Allen.
10. Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore
American director Steven Spielberg is the godfather of actress Drew Barrymore.
11. Ed Sheeran and Gordon Burns
Remember the Krypton Factor? Well, host Gordon Burns' second cousin is actually Ed Sheeran!
12. Madonna and Hillary Clinton
It's believed Madonna and Hillary Clinton are 10th cousins.
Talking about the connection on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Hilary said 'that’s true'.
13. Kirstie Allsopp and Cath Kidston
According to the Telegraph, fashion designer Cath Kidston is cousins with TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp.
14. Daniel Baldwin and Tamzin Outhwaite
Eastenders star Tamzin Outhwaite is cousins with Holly Willoughby's husband Daniel Baldwin.
Holly revealed the connection during an interview on This Morning.
15. Melissa and Jenny McCarthy
Talk show host Jenny McCarthy is cousins with American actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy.
In 2015, Jenny even shared a throwback of them together as kids.
16. Jessica Capshaw and Steven Spielberg
Dr. Arizona Robbins of Grey's Anatomy is Steven Spielberg's stepdaughter.
17. Prince Charles and Ralph Fiennes
Prince Charles and Ralph Fiennes are reportedly eighth cousins.
Both are heirs of James II of Scotland.
18. Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard
Actor Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of famous director Ron Howard.
19. Christian Bale and Gloria Steinem
Christian was related (for only three years) to the famous feminist Gloria Steinem, who was his stepmother.
20. Phil Collins and Lily Collins
Actress Lily Collins is the daughter of musician Phil Collins.
21. Hugh Grant and Thomas Brodie-Sangster
The two Love Actually actors are cousins!
22. Jason Momoa and Zoe Kravitz
Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa is the stepfather of Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe.
23. Jamie Lee Curtis and Tony Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, known for playing the protagonist of Psycho.
24. Gwyneth Paltrow and Blythe Danner
Gwyneth Paltrow’s mother is actor Blythe Danner.
25. Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson
Melanie Griffith is the mum of Dakota Johnson.
26. Kate Middleton and Elle Fanning
Historians from Ancestry.com found that the Duchess of Cambridge and American actress Elle Fanning are 21st cousins! Elle is the 22nd great-granddaughter of King Edward III. And Kate Middleton's mother Carole is also a granddaughter of King Edward III.
27. Tom Cruise and William Mapother
The two actors are first cousins.
28. Quincy and Rashida Jones
Musician and record producer Quincy is the father of actor Rashida.
29. Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz
On an episode of 'Today' Roker and Kravitz discussed that they both have the Roker genes in them.
After some investigations, Roker found that they're grandfathers were actually cousins!
How about a celebrity colouring book? We like this one featuring Harry Styles – see more details here at Amazon. Not a Harry fan? There are also versions featuring Jason Momoa and Boris Johnson!
Are there any other celeb relations you know of that would surprise us all? Start sharing any you know of in the Coffeehouse below:
