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What do Paris Hilton and Brad Pitt have in common? Not much, but through her father Rick's side of the family, Hilton is also related to King Henry II. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Tryst Nightclub) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Royal TiesThese celebrities don’t just rule Hollywood, they descend from actual royalty. Keep clicking to find out which stars have family ties to monarchs past and present. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Mike Moore, Dimitrios Kambouris, Ian Gavan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Brad PittIn addition to being the patriarch of Hollywood’s royal family, Brad Pitt also has a royal bloodline. Through his mother's side of the family, Brad is a descendant of King Henry II, who ruled England from 1154-1189. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Paris HiltonWhat do Paris Hilton and Brad Pitt have in common? Not much, but through her father Rick's side of the family, Hilton is also related to King Henry II. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Tryst Nightclub) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Angelina JolieBrad's lady also hails from royal roots. It is believed that Angelina is a descendant of King Philip II of France through her mother, the late actress Marcheline Bertrand. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Brooke ShieldsActress Brooke Shields was stunned to learn she is directly related to King Henry IV of France during an appearance on the television show “Who Do You Think You Are?” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Celine DionCeline Dion’s voice isn’t the only royal thing about her. The singer reportedly has family ties to Philip II, the very first King of France, who ruled the country from 1190 until his death in 1223. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Barack ObamaDonald Trump can debate Barack Obama's ancestry all he wants, but one thing is certain — the President has royal ties. Genealogists have traced Obama's roots back to British monarchs Edward I of England and William the Lion of Scotland. He is also related to Brian Boru, who ruled Ireland from 1002 until 1014. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Conrad Schmidt) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Uma ThurmanActress Uma Thurman shares ancestral ties with Barack Obama. The beautiful blonde is a direct descendant of King Edward I of England, who ruled from 1272 to 1307. Thurman's royal roots are from her father's side. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Ellen DeGeneresThe New England Genealogical Society discovered that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is distant (15th) cousins with Kate Middleton. In addition to her blood ties to the Duchess of Cambridge, DeGeneres is also a direct descendant of King Edward III. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for GLAAD) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Jake and Maggie ...Like Ellen, Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal are descendants of Edward III, the King of England from 1327 until his death in 1377, through their father’s side of the family. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Hilary DuffNew mom Hilary Duff also counts King Edward III of England among her ancestors. In addition to Duff, DeGeneres, and the Gyllenhaal siblings, actors Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Laura Dern and Michael Douglas are also distantly related to the King. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Hugh GrantHugh Grant has two royal connections. The British actor descends from Henry VII, the first monarch of the House of Tudor, through his mother’s side of the family. Grant also counts James IV, the King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513, as an ancestor. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Robert Pattinson...“Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson just got a little more dreamy. Pattinson is not only a distant cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry (through his father’s side), he is also a descendant of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life inspiration behind Dracula. “Tracing Pattinson’s family back to Vlad was difficult research, but the pieces that unraveled created the perfect accompaniment to the 'Twilight Saga,'” said Anastasia Tyler, a genealogist at Ancestry.com. “Without any myth or magic, we find royalty and vampires lurking in Pattinson’s life – making his story just as supernatural as the one he’s playing on screen.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Johnny DeppJohnny Depp definitely reigns as one of Hollywood's best actors, but did you know he may be royalty himself? Genealogist Nick Barratt, a researcher for the British version of “Who Do You Think You Are?,” believes that Depp, who was born in rural Kentucky, is 20th cousins with Queen Elizabeth. “When I examined Johnny’s history I discovered a likely connection to the royal family,” Barratt told the Mirror. “I’ve since established the family tree that demonstrates how. You have to go back more than 500 years to reach the point where his ancestors become royal.” —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Tom HanksThrough his father's side of the family, actor Tom Hanks is a descendant of King John of England, who reigned from 1199 to 1216. Actresses Glenn Close and Sissy Spacek are also distantly related to King John. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Mike Moore/Getty Images for CFN) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Katharine Hepbur...Legendary actress Katharine Hepburn isn’t just silver screen royalty, she is related to actual royalty as well. Hepburn has ancestral ties to King Louis IV of France, through her mother’s side of the family. Actor Anthony Perkins and writer Louisa May Alcott are also distantly related to Louis IV. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Sigourney WeaverSigourney Weaver is a direct descendant of King Henry I, who ruled over England from 1100 to 1135. Clint Eastwood is also believed to belong to the same bloodline. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Ralph and Joseph...Brothers Ralph and Joseph Fiennes are thought to be related to King James II of Scotland, who ruled from 1437 until his death in 1460. Former Presidential candidate John Kerry can also trace his bloodline back to King James II. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
