Family Trees: Unexpected Celebrity Connections

In the world of celebrities, it turns out that some stars are more connected than others. The show Finding Your Roots has revealed some surprising family ties among famous figures.

America Ferrera and Ava DuVernay

• Connection: Cousins
• Reaction: Ferrera's heartfelt response: "Oh my God! I love that."

Niecy Nash-Betts, Sterling K. Brown, and Danielle Brooks

• Connection: Cousins
• Reaction: Nash-Betts shared the news on Instagram, celebrating their achievements. Brooks humorously mentioned being the "connective tissue" of the family.

Billy Crudup and Terry Crews

• Connection: Distant relatives
• Reaction: Crews found the connection meaningful, seeing it as a statement about America and humanity.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Samuel L. Jackson

• Connection: Share a common ancestor
• Reaction: Ralph's excitement was palpable, comparing Jackson to her brother.

Michael Douglas and Scarlett Johansson

• Connection: DNA cousins
• Reaction: Douglas found out they share identical DNA branches on four different chromosomes.

Whoopi Goldberg and Tony Gonzalez

• Connection: Distant cousins
• Reaction: Goldberg invited Gonzalez to The View, joking about financial favors and Super Bowl tickets.

Bob Odenkirk and King Charles

• Connection: 11th cousins
• Reaction: Odenkirk joked about changing his mind regarding royalty after the revelation.

Ciara and Derek Jeter

• Connection: Distant cousins
• Reaction: Ciara described the connection as "crazy."

Pope Leo XIV and Various Celebrities

• Connection: Famous relatives including Justin Trudeau, Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna.
• Reaction: Confirmed through extensive research.

Larry David and Bernie Sanders

• Connection: Familial connection
• Reaction: David found the connection amusing, noting their resemblance.

Debra Messing and Bernie Sanders

• Connection: DNA cousins
• Reaction: Messing's reaction was one of disbelief and excitement.

Lena Dunham and Larry David

• Connection: Familial connection
• Reaction: Dunham found the news thrilling and immediately thought of sharing it with her husband.

Cory Booker and RuPaul

• Connection: Cousins
• Reaction: Led to a fun cameo on RuPaul's Drag Race.

Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler

• Connection: 10th cousins once removed
• Reaction: Tisdale found the news both surprising and emotional.

Lance Bass and Britney Spears

• Connection: Family
• Reaction: Bass affectionately referred to Spears as his "little sister."