It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have famous relatives that don’t exactly live in their shadow but instead, have completely separate and successful careers, and often do not share the same last name. Sometimes stardom just runs in the family, amirite?
Here are 15 celebs that you may not have realized are related to each other.
1. Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein
Because these two have different last names, you may have never guessed that they are related, much less, siblings. Jonah Hill’s real last name is actually Feldstein as well but opted to change his acting last name to Hill.
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2. Emily Deschanel and Zooey Deschanel.
These two sisters have managed to pave completely separate acting careers from each other. So separate in fact, that many haven’t even realized that the two are sisters, share the same last name, and a striking resemblance.
3. Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard
Believe it or not, not everybody clued in that Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of the world-renowned filmmaker, Ron Howard. But after realizing it, we got to admit that it makes a whole lot of sense all things considered.
4. Halle Berry and Sarah Palin
“In some twisted way, somebody sent me this information that she was my distant [relative],” Halle Berry said in an interview with Daily Mail , revealing that she and Sarah Palin are somewhat related.
5. David Spade and Kate Spade
Kate Spade was married to David Spade’s brother, Andy Spade, making her David’s sister-in-law. David paid tribute to the late designer with an emotional message on Good Morning America following her passing.
6. Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts
Despite sharing a distinctly close resemblance and the last name Roberts, it still manages to slip under the radar that these two are related. Julie Roberts is Emma Roberts’ aunt! Who knew?
7. Justin Bieber and Avril Lavigne
Ok, so, I’ll level with you on this one. Justin Bieber and Avril Lavigne are barely related. It’s a bit of a reach, but it technically still counts. The two Canadian musicians are 12th cousins . Justin is also 11th cousins with Ryan Gosling.
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8. Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie
These two are definitely a random pairing at first glance. But with some digging, they’re actually sisters-in-law. Nicole is married Cameron’s husband Benji Madden’s twin brother, Joel Madden, and the four are all quite close .
9.Steven Spielberg and Jessica Capshaw
Grey’s Anatomy star, Jessica Capshaw became one of Steven Spielberg’s stepdaughters, after her mom, Kate Capshaw, tied the knot with him in 1991.
What a small world!
10. Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus
Looks like musical talent runs deep in the family. “Wrecking Ball” songstress Miley Cyrus’s godmother is none other than country music icon Dolly Parton.
Having Dolly Parton as a godparent? That’s the dream.
11. Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn
Since How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days actress Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn have different last names, many may have not noticed how closely related they actually are. The pair are an iconic mother-daughter duo nonetheless!
12. Lily Collins and Phil Collins
Emily in Paris has gained a ton of popularity since its release, making its lead actress Lily Collins a household name like her father, music legend Phil Collins. Who would’ve thought?
13. Tracee Ellis Ross and Diana Ross
If their resemblance and same last name didn’t give it away, these two are very closely related. Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of “I’m Coming Out” singer, Diana Ross. That’s a lot of talent in one family!
14. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci
Little do many of us realize, but Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt have a little more common ground than just The Devil Wears Prada . Stanley is married to Emily Blunt’s sister, Felicity Blunt.
15. Snoop Dogg and Brandy
It’s pretty well-known that Brandy and Ray J are siblings — she arguably paved the way for his music career. But chances are, you didn’t know that Snoop Dogg is also a part of the family!
He is Brandy and Ray J’s first cousin.
