Imagine one day when you come home from work, sat on a sofa, and watch a movie on Netflix as always, then all of a sudden, you accidentally discovered their royal relations. How would you feel at that time? Whether you’ll call immediately for your parents to get a confirmation or tell your best friend?
For those with celebrity prestige, their careers have earned them their place in Hollywood’s biggest spotlight. While many famous people seemingly feel as if they have royalty status, it’s extremely hard to believe how many celebs could become even more influential. By discovering their direct bloodlines to royal figures, we can see clearly that celebrity bloodlines can be just as imperial as their careers.
From
Justin Bieber to Brad Pitt, keep scrolling to see more r
eal celebrities have blue blood in their bloods.
#1 Cindy Crawford
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Cindy Crawford learned that she is related to Emperor Charlemagne. She is the 41
st-generation great-granddaughter of the emperor who reigned until 814 AD.
#2 Ellen DeGeneres
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It is a surprise that Ellen DeGeneres is the Queen’s 19
th cousin, twice removed, through King Edward III. Moreover, according to the New England Genealogical Society, she is also the 15
th cousin of the Duchess of Cambridge
Kate Middleton through Sir Thomas Fairfax and his wife, Agnes Gascoigne, who were both born in the 1400s.
#3 Ralph Fiennes
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Actor Ralph Fiennes is a distant cousin of Prince Charles. They are related to James II of Scotland, who ruled during the 1400s.
#4 Kit Harington
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Kit Harington, the star of “Game of Thrones, is related to King Charles II. According to the actor, the royal connection is through his grandmother Lavender Cecilia Denny. Despite his royal blood, he is not the heir apparent.
#5 Guy Ritchie
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Guy Ritchie is descended from royalty. He is the sixth cousin of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. This is the reason he was invited to her royal wedding.
#6 Brooke Shields
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Brooke Shields’ blue blood should be of no shock, considering she has always exuded queen-like confidence. The actress is the 18
th cousin of Elizabeth II. Their link goes to King Henry IV of France.
#7 Justin Bieber
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The “Love Yourself” singer is thought to be a distant relative of Camilla Rosemary Shand, the Duchess of Cornwall. They both share their distant cousin Céline Dion and appear to be linked together as descendants of French Canadian settlers.