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Celebrities you didn't know were related
Intro
There are plenty of powerhouse family dynasties in the entertainment industry and politics. From the Kennedys to the Barrymores to the Kardashians, there are plenty of well-known famous families. Other family ties are less well-known, however. You might know John and Joan Cusack are siblings or Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard are father and daughter — but what about these other famous family members? (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards/TNS)
Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy
Breakout star of "Bridesmaids" Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy, TV personality and wife of Donnie Wahlberg, are cousins. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon/TNS, Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald/TNS)
Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz
Rocker Lenny Kravitz’s mother is "Jeffersons" star Roxie Roker, who is a cousin of famous TV weatherman and host Al Roker. (Rachel Luna/Getty Images/TNS, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/TNS)
Blake Lively and Robyn Lively
Actress Robyn Lively, best known for her TV work and starring role in "Teen Witch," is the older half-sister of "Gossip Girl" and "A Simple Favor" actress Blake Lively. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images/TNS, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael Kors/TNS)
Christian Bale and Gloria Steinem
In 2000, feminist activist Gloria Steinem married David Bale, the father of Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images/TNS, Andrew Toth/Getty Images/TNS)
Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones
Jones is a common last name, so it's no surprise some people don't realize legendary musician and record producer Quincy Jones is the father of "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" actress Rashida Jones. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/TNS)
Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola and Jason Schwartzman
Director Sofia Coppola isn't just the daughter of lauded "Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola. She also has famous Hollywood cousins, including Wes Anderson movie regular Jason Schwartzman and Nicolas Cage, whose birth name is Nicolas Coppola. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/TNS, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour/TNS, Theo Wargo/Getty Images/TNS)
Jason Sudeikis and George Wendt
"Cheers" star George Wendt is the uncle of "Saturday Night Live" alum and movie star Jason Sudeikis. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images/TNS, Stephen Lovekin/Rex Shutterstock/Zuma Press/TNS)
Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts
"Scream Queens" and "American Horror Story" star Emma Roberts grew up visiting her famous aunt, Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, on set. The pair finally starred together in the film "Valentine's Day." (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci
Actress Emily Blunt's sister Felicity married Stanley Tucci in 2012, making Emily Blunt, her husband John Krasinski and Tucci all in-laws. The pair actually met when Tucci attended the wedding of his "Devil Wears Prada" co-star, Emily. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images for VH1/TNS)
Katherine Waterston and Sam Waterston
Despite their shared last name, you might be surprised to learn that "Fantastic Beasts" star Katherine Waterston is the daughter of "Law & Order" actor Sam Waterston. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/TNS)
Jessica Capshaw and Steven Spielberg
Legendary director Steven Spielberg married actress Kate Capshaw in 1991, becoming the stepfather of Jessica Capshaw, who later went on to star in "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Arizona Robbins. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Audi/TNS)
Brandy, Snoop Dogg and Ray J
Because Brandy and Ray J are both mononymous musicians, you might not realize they not only share the last name Norwood but are sister and brother. On top of that, they have a famous first cousin in the music business as well: rapper Snoop Dogg. (Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Republic Records/TNS, Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Sports Spectacular/TNS, Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET/TNS)
Domhnall Gleeson and Brendan Gleeson
Despite their similar red hair and Irish accents, many people don't know "Star Wars" actor Domhnall Gleeson is the son of Emmy-winning actor Brendan Gleeson. They both appeared in the "Harry Potter" franchise and even shared scenes together. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney/TNS)
Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty
Born Shirley MacLean Beaty, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine adopted her mother's maiden name into a stage name, making it harder to put together that she and Warren Beatty, who changed the spelling of their last name, are brother and sister. MacLaine is three years older. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI/TNS) **FOR THIS STORY ONLY**
Liev Schreiber and Pablo Schreiber
Stage and screen star Liev Schreiber and "Orange Is the New Black" and "American Gods" actor Pablo Schreiber are half-brothers. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/TNS, Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Starz/TNS) **FOR THIS STORY ONLY**
Josh Brolin and Barbra Streisand
In 1998, Barbra Streisand married actor James Brolin, becoming a stepmother to his adult son, movie star Josh Brolin. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/TNS)
Sissy Spacek and Rip Torn
Actor Rip Torn actually helped his younger cousin, Sissy Spacek, when she first moved to New York to pursue acting, introducing her to her acting teacher. In 1981, Spacek won an Oscar for her role in "Coal Miner's Daughter." (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival, Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/TNS)
Alexander Skarsgard and Stellan Skarsgard
Hunky Swedish "True Blood" and "Big Little Lies" actor Alexander Skarsgard is the eldest son of prolific actor Stellan Skarsgard. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/TNS)
Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen
While it's easy to make the connection between former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen and his father Martin, Charlie's brother is harder to clock because he has a different last name. When he got into show business, Brat Pack member Emilio Estevez chose not to adopt his father Martin's stage name, instead keeping the family's original last name, Estevez. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Hamptons International Film Festival/TNS, Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Project Angel Food/TNS)
