Acting genes tend to run in the family. The history of Hollywood is inundated with so many famous families that it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of who is related to whom .
Below is a list of celebrities that most people didn’t realize were siblings . Have a look and see how your Tinsel Town familial knowledge stacks up!
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Kevin and Nora Dunn
Kevin and Nora Dunn have been Hollywood mainstays for the better part of three decades. You’ll probably recognize Nora from her work in New Girl , whereas Kevin is best known for his role in Veep.
Scott and Chris Evans
Chris and Scott’s interview on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon should be taken as a lesson for all siblings. You should always be your best to be nice to the person who knows where all your skeletons are hiding.
Tim and Tyn Daly
Over the course of her historic career, Tyn Daly has been nominated for an Emmy Award sixteen times over. Her brother Tim is equally as formidable an actor, churning out stellar performances in Dallas as well as DC’s animated universe, wherein he played Superman .
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams
How did I never put it together that these two were sisters? Father of the Bride is literally one of my all-time favorite movies, and I always had a soft spot for Victoria in How I Met Your Mother.
Ralph and Joseph Fiennes
The amount of acting talent that stems from the Fiennes family gene pool is staggering. It’s almost ironic to think that such seemingly kind and caring men would be so adept at playing the villain.
Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein
Beanie told The Cut that being Jonah’s older sister is easily one of the greatest joys in her life . The pair consider themselves to be best friends and are always quick to celebrate each other’s wins.
Jesse and Hallie Eisenberg
In her youth, Hallie was one of the most sought-after child actresses in Hollywood, appearing in films like Paulie and Bicentennial Man opposite Robin Williams. Her older brother Jesse is perhaps best-known for playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network.
Kate and Oliver Hudson
Even though these two share a last name, I somehow always manage to forget that they are, in fact, related. Also, I recently started listening to the Sibling Revelry podcast and I’ve got to say — it’s a winner.
Vera and Taissa Farmiga
Did the Farmiga sisters grow up with a love of the occult and macabre or did they discover it in their professional lives? I find it hard to believe simple irony is the only explanation for Vera being cast in The Conjuring and Taissa in American Horror Story.
Lily and Alfie Allen
Lily Allen is the talented singer/artist behind the early ’00s earworm “Smile.” You’ll probably recognize her brother, Alfie, from his work on the paradigm-shifting fantasy series Game of Thrones — wherein he played Theon Greyjoy.
Dennis and Randy Quaid
The Quaid brothers have always been a contentious and sometimes controversial pair. Dennis was a certified star all throughout the ’90s, while his brother Randy is best-known for playing zany cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon Vacation franchise.
Zooey and Emily Deschanel
Seeing these two standing side-by-side, you can definitely see the family resemblance. What I wouldn’t have given for some type of Bones/New Girl crossover. Now that would’ve been a series that you could really sink your teeth into.
Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez
Charlie and Emilio are indeed brothers. The reason why they have different last names is that Charlie chose to take his father, Martin Sheen’s, stage name. Emilio, on the other hand, preferred to honor his family roots and keep his as Estevez.
Florence Pugh and Toby Sebastian
Toby has appeared in a number of series and films over the years but is probably most well-known as Trystane Martell in Game of Thrones . His sister Florence is poise to take over the mantle of Black Widow in the MCU.
Elizabeth, Mary-Kate, and Ashley Olsen
She may not have starred in Full House but Elizabeth is every bit as much of an Olsen as her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley. Fingers crossed that we may see Mary-Kate and Ashley join the MCU at some point.
