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27 Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Related

June 20, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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Nowadays, celebrities are an open book. They post their favorite clothes, foods, and vacation spots on Instagram and let us know where they are through social media. But, there are still some secrets that these A-listers like to keep under wraps, and surprisingly, it has to do with their familes. Click through our slideshow to see the unlikely celebs that share a family tree. Trust us, some of these are going to have you saying "OMG!"

 

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celebs who are related

Blake Lively & Bart Johnson

Yes, we're saying that the former "Gossip Girl" star and the coach from "High School Musical" are related. Johnson is actually married to Lively's sister, Robin Lively. 

 

[Photo: Instagram]

celebs who are related

Julia & Emma Roberts

No, Julia's not Emma's mom. She's her aunt! 

celebs who are related

Lily & Phil Collins

The famous singer's daughter is actress Lily Collins!

celebs who are related

Ben Affleck & Matt Damon

Not only do they have the biggest bromance in Hollywood, but Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are actually 10th cousins, once removed, according to Us Weekly

 

[Photo: Instagram]

celebs who are related

Rashida & Quincy Jones

The funny girl's dad is music legend Quincy Jones! 

 

[Photo: Instagram]

celebs who are related

Al Roker & Lenny Kravitz

This one threw us for a loop too... Apparently, the beloved weather man and the legendary rockstar are related. Us Weekly reports that their grandfathers were cousins! 

celebs who are related

Hillary Clinton & Madonna

This is amazing. Clinton told Ellen Degeneres that she and Madonna share the same great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandparents, according to Us Weekly

celebs who are related

Amy Schumer & Chuck Schumer

The "Trainwreck" star and the New York senator are distant cousins! 

celebs who are related

Elle King & Rob Schneider

OMG, really? The "Ex's & Oh's" singer is the funny man's daughter! 

celebs who are related

Kate Middleton & The Fanning Sisters

Yes, you read this correctly. The Duchess Of Cambridge is actually a distant cousin of Dakota and Elle Fanning. They're all descendants of King Edward III, according to Us Weekly

celebs who are related

Melissa & Jenny McCarthy

I guess McCarthy isn't just a common last name. The comedy queen and famous host are actually cousins! 

celebs who are related

Alexander & Stellan Skarsgard

Being talented actors must run in the family. The Skarsgards are father and son! 

celebs who are related

Zoey Deutch & Lea Thompson

You can totally see the resemblance! The famous actresses are mother and daughter! 

Author:

Associate Editor

Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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