Hollywood is a grand dream for anyone as it makes famous and prosperous people. Yet it’s somehow a pretty small place if you see as many stars related to each other.
There’s a plethora of family dynasties dominating the cinema industry. Smith family is the closest example. Will Smith is a superstar that has graced the silver screen for years, while his wife –
Jada Pinkett leaves huge marks with her roles in
A Different World or The Nutty Professor. Their children are also remarkable with roles in blockbusters like
The Karate Kids or I Am Legend. Along with the Smith family, Fonda, Curtis, Douglas, and more also earn a big spot on the Hollywood map.
In addition to famous Hollywood family dynasties, there are several
Hollywood stars are connected. Can you believe that Angelina Jolie is related to Hilary Clinton, or Ralph Fiennes is a cousin of Wales’s Prince Charles? Let's scroll down and check them out!
#1 Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus
Dolly Parton became Miley Cyrus’s godmother after working with Miley’s father and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, in the early 1990s. Parton and Cyrus even worked with each other in "Hannah Montana" season two. The famous country music singer always show support for Miley, even when she changed a lot after Hannah Montana. Their relationships are among the most well-known of the Hollywood stars are connected to each other.
#2 Emma Roberts & Julia Roberts
The father of Emma Robert – Eric Robert is Julia's brother. This makes Emma Roberts Julia’s niece. All of them are famous actors who possess many remarkable roles.
#3 Angelina Jolie & Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton and Angelina Jolie share Jean Cusson of St. Sulpice, Quebec, as a common relative, making them 9th cousins twice removed. Researchers even proved that they’re related.
#4 Nicholas Cage & Francis Ford Coppola
Nicolas Cage, the alpha movie star in the late 1990s, happens to be Francis Ford Coppola's nephew, one of Hollywood's greatest legends. The Godfather film series was the brainchild of Francis Ford Coppola. Nicolas used to go see his uncle quite a bit as a child. Francis Ford Coppola deserves praise for motivating him to work in the Hollywood industry.
#5 Beanie Feldstein & Jonah Hill
There’s not many people know that Beanie Feldstein is the sister of famous actor Jonah Hill. Just like her brother, she’s also an incredibly talented actress. Feldstein sways choosy viewers with her impressive roles in teen movies like Booksmart or Lady Bird.
#6 George Clooney & Miguel Ferrer
George Clooney comes from an artistic family. His dad was a TV anchor, and his aunts Rosemary and Betty, who were both actors, encouraged their children to pursue careers in acting. The late actor Miguel Ferrer, who played roles in RoboCop, Crossing Jordan, and NCIS: Los Angeles, was Rosemary's son. Miguel and George Clooney became first cousins as a result of this.
#7 Goldie Hawn & Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is the daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, who is revered as “the queen of comedy”. The Glee superstar and her mother have defined their identities independent of each other’s fame.
#8 Conan O’Brien & Denis Leary
There is no doubt that comedy runs in Conan O'Brien's family. The former host of the humor talk show is Denis Leary's third cousin, who is also a comedian and actress.
#9 George Wendt & Jason Sudeikis
George Wendt is an awe-inspiring comedy star. Jason Sudeikis is his nephew and he’s also a famous comedy actor. While Wendt leaves marks with his roles in films like Cheers, Gung Ho, Man of the House,…, Sudeikis is well-recognized for Saturday Night Live, We’re the Miller and Horrible Bosses.
#10 Prince Charles & Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes, who gained worldwide fame for his role as the Dark Lord in the Harry Potter film series, is actually descended from royals. According to reports, both Charles (the Prince of Wales) and Fiennes are Scottish King James II's ancestors. They then are eighth cousins.