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54 celebrities you probably didn't realize were related
54 celebrities you probably didn't realize were related
Kim RenfroSep 2, 2020, 01:26 IST
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are in-laws.Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Many famous celebrities are related, but not all of their connections are obvious.
Recently comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan made headlines when he confirmed that his cousin is Gerard Way, the lead singer of "My Chemical Romance" and writer of "The Umbrella Academy."
From step-parents to cousins and more, keep reading to see the stars you might not have realized are related.
You likely already know about the Olsen twins and their younger sister Elizabeth, as well as Dave and James Franco or Luke and Owen Wilson. And you've already learned about all the celebrity pairs that are best friends. But there are quite a few famous faces that you probably didn't know were all in the same family.
Keep reading to see the 54 celebrities you probably never knew were related.
Amy Daire contributed to an earlier version of this article.
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"My Chemical Romance" lead singer Gerard Way and podcaster/host Joe Rogan are cousins.
Gerard Way from "My Chemical Romance" and Joe Rogan.
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New York Senator Chuck Schumer is cousins with comedian and actress Amy Schumer.
Chuck (left) and Amy Schumer (right) in 2015.
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Emily Blunt is Stanley Tucci's sister-in-law, which means John Krasinski is Tucci's brother-in-law.
Emily Blunt (left) and Stanley Tucci (right) in 2010.
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Singers Ray J and Brandy are siblings, but they are also cousins to rapper Snoop Dogg.
Siblings Ray J (left) and Brandy (center), and their cousin Snoop Dogg (right).
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Singer Lily and "Game of Thrones" actor Alfie Allen are brother and sister.
Siblings Lily (left) and Alfie Allen (right) in 2007.
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Jason Momoa is the stepfather of Zoë Kravitz.
Jason Momoa (left) and Zoë Kravitz (right) became family members in October.
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Speaking of the Kravitz family, TV personality Al Roker and singer Lenny Kravitz are distant cousins.
Al Roker (left) and Lenny Kravitz (right).
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The Coppolas and Schwartzmans are all related to Nicolas Cage.
Francis Ford Coppola (right), Jason Schwartzman (center), and Nicolas Cage (left).
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Jenny and Melissa McCarthy are cousins.
Cousins Jenny (left) and Melissa McCarthy (right).
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Joan and John Cusack are siblings.
John (left) and Joan Cusack (right) in 2013.
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Actors Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are siblings as well.
Warren Beatty (left) and Shirley MacLaine (right) at the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award which honored Beatty.
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"Grey's Anatomy" actress Jessica Capshaw is director Steven Spielberg's stepdaughter.
Jessica Capshaw (left) and Steven Spielberg (right) in 2012.
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Actors Hallie and Jesse Eisenberg are brother and sister.
Hallie (left) and Jesse Eisenberg (right).
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Actor Martin Sheen is father to actors Charlie Sheen and Emilio Esteves.
Emilio Esteves (left), Charlie Sheen (center), and Martin Sheen (right) in 1996.
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Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård is father to Bill and Alexander Skarsgård.
Alexander Skarsgård (left) and his father, Stellan Skarsgård (right).
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Actresses Blake and Robyn Lively are half-sisters.
Blake (left) and Robin Lively (right) at the 2017 People's Choice Awards.
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"Fantastic Beasts" actress Katherine Waterston is the daughter of actor Sam Waterston.
Katherine Waterston (left) and her father, Sam Waterston (right).
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Superstar Tom Cruise and "Lost" actor William Mapother are cousins.
Cousins Tom Cruise (left) and William Mapother (right).
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Actor Antonio Banderas used to be actress Dakota Johnson's stepfather.
Dakota Johnson (left) with Antonio Banderas (right) and their family as he was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Actor Christian Bale also had a famous stepparent — he used to be feminist icon Gloria Steinem's stepson.
Christian Bale (left) and activist Gloria Steinem (right).
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Actress Julia Roberts is actress Emma Roberts' aunt.
Julia Roberts (left) and Emma Roberts (right) arrive at the premiere of "Valentine's Day."
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Actress Bryce Dallas Howard is filmmaker Ron Howard's daughter.
Bryce Dallas Howard (left) with Ron Howard (right) as he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Actors Liev and Pablo Schreiber are half-brothers.
Liev (left) and Pablo Schreiber (right) circa 2006.
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2018 blockbuster movie star Josh Brolin is the stepson of music legend Barbra Streisand.
Josh Brolin's father, actor James Brolin, married Streisand.
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Jonah Hill is big brother to "Lady Bird" breakout star Beanie Feldstein.
Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein at the 2017 and 2018 SAG Awards.
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