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Here Are 18 Celebrities That Are Descendants Of Famous People That You Would Never Expect
These celebrities are actually related to famous people and we all had no idea about it.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to some celebrity family members. Talent and fame typically follow within the family, but many of us may not know of some celebrities that are related to famous people.
Our family makes up a huge part of us and these celebrities it's no different. Genetics are strong in both the bond of a family and when it comes to talented people and where they get their talents from.
Now, this isn't to say that if a singer has a daughter that she will sing as well, but it's to say that the children of those who are celebrities will grow up learning that way of life and follow their dreams like their parents. No matter what celebrities they are, they are all hard-working and have made a name for themselves so it is normal for their children to follow in their footsteps.
Overall some of these celebrities who are descendants of famous people will be quite shocking. I mean, some people might feel that they know everything about a celebrity, but they don't even know who they are descendants from.
Let's look at these 18 celebrities that are descendants of famous people and you would never expect it.
1. Abraham Lincoln & Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks, a famous actor in Hollywood is actually related to Abraham Lincoln. Hanks is related to him through the president's mother. Tom Hanks is Lincoln's third cousin four times removed.
2. Charlie Chaplin & Oona Chaplin
Oona Chaplin comes from a family of actors and she followed in their footsteps. Her mother is actress Geraldine Chaplin and her grandfather is Charlie Chaplin.
3. Janet Leigh & Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis who is an actress that has played in multiple films is the daughter of Janet Leigh. Janet Leigh is also an actress and she's probably most remembered by her scene in the movie Psycho.
4. Minnie Riperton & Maya Rudolph
The singer Minnie Riperton is the mother is the actress Maya Rudolph. Minnie is known for her song "Lovin' You" released as a single in 1975.
5. Marlon Brando & Tuki Brando
Marlo Brando who as an iconic actor in the 20th century is the grandfather of Tuki Brando. Tuki Brando went to medical school and is now actually a model who has already worked with Versace.
6. Anne Gwynne & Chris Pine
Chris Pine is a known actor that has followed in the footsteps of his grandmother, Anne Gwynne. Anne is known for her many roles in horror films and Chris has been seen in Star Trek and other famous films such as Wonder Woman.
7. Jane Austen & Anna Chancellor
Jane Austen is a famous novelist who is an eight-times great aunt to Anna Chancellor. Anna is an actress that has been seen in a few famous films such as Austen's Pride.
8. Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher & Billie Lourd
These three ladies are direct generations of actresses that have been seen in some of history's most popular films. They have been a part of movies such as Star Trek and Singin' In The Rain.
9. Herbert Henry Asquith & Helena Bonham Carter
Herbert Henry Asquith was a prominent figure in history. He was also the Prime Minister of the UK during World War I. He is actually the great grandfather of actress Helena Bonham Carter who played in Fight Club among other films.
10. Charles Dickens & Harry Lloyd
Charles Dickens is a famous writer that has written many award winning and popular novels. Charles Dickens is actually the great great grandfather of Harry Lloyd, who is an actor that played in The Game Of Thrones among other films.
11. Nelson Mandela & Zoleka Mandela
Nelson Mandela was the president of the Republic of South Africa and a Noble Peace Prize Winner. He is the grandfather of Zoleka Mandela. Zoleka is a speaker and writer who is an ambassador for UN road safety.
12. Charlie Chaplin & James Thiérrée
Charlie Chaplin, the famous comic actor, is the grandfather of James Thiérrée who is a circus performer.
13. Clark Gable & Clark James Gable
Clark Gable, who is best known for his role in Gone With The Wind, is the grandfather of Clark Gable III. Clark Gable III was an actor, model, entrepreneur and is known for hosted the reality TV show Cheaters.
14. Gregory Peck & Ethan Peck
Gregory Peck was one of the most popular film stars from 1940 to 1960 and he is the grandfather of Ethan Peck who followed in his footsteps and became an actor as well.
15. J.D. Salinger & Matt Salinger
J.D. Salinger who is the author of Catcher In The Rye is the father of actor and producer Matt Salinger. Matt is known for his role in Captain America and other films.
16. Pablo Picasso & Diana Windmaier Picasso
The well known painter Pablo Picasso is the grandfather of Diana Picasso. Diana Picasso is an art historian specializing in modern art, she runs a 24-karat jewelry company and has two mater's degrees.
17. Winston Churchill & Nicholas Soames
Winston Churchill should sound familiar as he is a well known politician that led Britain to victory in World War II. Churchill is the grandfather to Nicholas Soames who is a politician as well.
18. Anthony Perkins & Oz Perkins
Anthony Perkin's is probably most known for being in the film Psycho. This famous actor is the father of Oz Perkins, who became an actor as well who can be seen in Legally Blonde among other popular films.
Some of these famous people and celebrities I would have never expected to be related to. Some gave it away by the last names, but also some of these celebrities really took after their family in their career choice.
It's amazing to see a bloodline of fame, politicians, or actors. I guess it is true what they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree especially for these celebrities.
What do you think about this list? Did any of these surprise you?
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