12 Celebrity Duos Who Left Us Stunned to Find Out They’re Related

We’re all related to each to each other, at least to a certain degree, reveals research. Although the latter was conducted using maths, the concept that this is a “small world” we’re living in is easy to understand just by looking at those in the spotlight. To the surprise of many, include ours, a lot of our beloved stars and even royal family members are related to each other. We collected a few examples of these fascinating family connections.

1. Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus’s godmother.

2. Julia Roberts is Emma Roberts’ aunt.

3. Kelly Clarkson is the daughter-in-law of Reba McEntire.

4. Barbra Streisand is the stepmother of Josh Brolin.

5. Prince Charles’ eighth cousin is Ralph Fiennes.

6. Steven Spielberg and Jessica Capshaw are are step-father and daughter.

7. Alfie Allen and Lily Allen are siblings.

8. Princess Diana and Benedict Cumberbatch were distant cousins.

9. Gabrielle Union and Saweetie are cousins.

10. Vera Farmiga is the older sister to Taissa Farmiga.

11. Phil Collins is Lily Collins’ father.

12. Beyoncé and Queen Elizabeth II were 11th cousins, twice removed.