12 Pairs Of Celebrities We Had No Idea Were Related to Each Other

Sometimes, Hollywood really is a small town than we consider. It is a place with a lot of unexpected family connections. Over the years, we’ve discovered that there are actually a lot of well-known celebs, who are related to each other in different ways. Whether it’s distant cousins or in-laws, plenty of surprising revelations about relatives in the Entertainment industry and it’s so interesting.
While some we simply forgot about or failed to make the connection between, others completely shocked us because of their randomness. We often wonder why they don’t open up about who their famous relatives are, but we suppose it is just an attempt to keep their private lives. Aside from it, many stars are related but not by blood.
Check out now celebrity couples we didn't know were related to each other and believe us, some of them will really surprise you.

#1 Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter

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Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter share an extremely close connection. Aside from starring in several blockbusters together, Depp is a godfather to Helena Bohman Carter and Tin Burton’s two kids.

#2 Princess Diana and Benedict Cumberbatch

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Princess Diana and Benedict Cumberbatch, one of the most well-known British actors have the same ancestors and are distant cousins.

#3 Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci

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Many might not know that at the Devil Wears Prada premiere, Emily Blunt introduced Stanley Tucci to her older sister. It turns out Stanley is actually Emily's brother-in-law.

#4 Snoop Dogg and Brandy Norwood

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Snoop Dogg and Brandy Norwood are cousins. They are much close in blood as they are first cousins.

#5 Justin Bieber and Ryan Gosling

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In a family tree that Justin Bieber shared, it said that Ryan Gosling is his 11th distant cousin.

#6 Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie

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Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie are not only good friends but also became sister-in-law in 2015. They get married to twin brothers, Benji and Joel Madden, the musicians from the band, Good Charlotte.

#7 Elton John and the Beckhams

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Elton John and the Beckhams are so close that Beckham’s kids call the Rocket Man singer “Uncle Elton”. It turns out he is a godfather to the well-known couple’s son, Romeo.

#8 Kathie Lee Gifford and Kendall and Kylie Jenner

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Kathie Lee Gifford is the godmother to both Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

#9 Rooney and Kate Mara

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Kate Mara and Rooney Mara are sisters and successful, highly sought-after actresses.

#10 Madonna and Sting

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Madonna and Sting have a close relationship. Sting first introduced Madonna to her ex-husband, the film director Guy Ritchie. Furthermore, Sting’s wife, Trudie Styler, is the Godmother of Madonna and Ritchie's son, Rocco.

#11 Conan O’Brien and Denis Leary

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The late-night host Conan O’Brien and the Rescue Me creator Denis Leary are third cousins.

#12 Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox

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Throughout the years, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox have remained close pals. Moreover, Aniston is also a godmother to Cox’s daughter.