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Sweeney and Monroe: A Surprising Family Link
7 Oct
Summary
- Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are distantly related.
- Their family tree connects through a shared ancestor from Massachusetts.
- Other celebrities like Bernie Sanders and Anna Wintour also have surprising relatives.
New research has uncovered a surprising familial connection between actress Sydney Sweeney and Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Their shared ancestry traces back through a common ancestor, Ezra Perry, who lived in Sandwich, Massachusetts, during the 1600s. This discovery adds a significant dimension to the ongoing comparisons between Sweeney and Monroe, often noted for their similar aesthetics and blonde hair.
Sweeney has previously paid homage to Monroe's style, notably wearing a gown nearly identical to one Monroe wore for a LIFE magazine cover in 1952, and another reminiscent of Monroe's famed subway grate scene dress. MyHeritage's Director of Research, Roi Mandel, highlighted the study's findings as a powerful reminder of human interconnectedness.
This unexpected link is not unique among celebrities. The report also notes that Bernie Sanders and Larry David are related, as are Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep, who are sixth cousins. Ludacris also shared in 2015 that he is related to the late comedian Richard Pryor.
