8 Actors Who You Didn't Know Had Royal Blood

Some Hollywood celebrities have ruled pop culture for decades thanks to their stunning appearances, keen talents, and global success. But we would be shocked to learn that some of these well-known celebrities indeed have royal blood coursing through their veins and are descended from European royalty. We could be even more surprised if we compare them side by side with their forebears and see a physical similarity.
We are enthralled by celebrities making history like their forebears did hundreds of years ago. We'll discuss some well-known figures from the real-life monarchy. Below is the list of the eight actors you didn't know had royal blood.

1. Brad Pitt and King Henry II

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The Hollywood star is reportedly related to Henry II - the 20th English monarch. Moreover, he is also the 25th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

2. Tilda Swinton and King Edward I

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Tilda is a successor of Edward I and also have a relationship with King Henry VIII. Additionally, she brings along the blood royal of the late Princess Diana.

3. Madonna and Camilla Parker Bowles

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The American music icon and Camilla - Price Charles's wife are relatives. Specifically, they are both successors of the 17th-century French carpenter, Zacharie Cloutier.

4. Rose Leslie and King Charles II

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The actress is a successor of King Charles II by her mother's line. Moreover, her husband is also related to King Charles II in his grandmother's line.

5. Hilary Duff and Alexander Spotswood

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She is named as the most royal US celeb as she has a close relationship with Queen Elizabeth II (the 18th cousin). Furthermore, she is also the successor of Alexander - the 10th great-grandson of Edward III.

6. Kyra Sedgwick and Henry III of England

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She is the Queen Elizabeth's 21st cousin. They have the same predecessor, King Henry III ruling in the thirteenth century.

7. Michael Douglas and King Edward III

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The Hollyhood star is the 19th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. They have the same predecessor - King Edward III of England.

8. Angelina Jolie and Queen Elizabeth II

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Angelina Jolie have a relationship with the Queen as being her 27th cousin. Additionally, The Queen and Angelina share the same predecessor - Philip II of France.