10 Celebrity Pairs Who Are Surprisingly Actually Related

Hollywood may seem like one giant social circle, but some celebrity family ties are so unexpected they’ll leave you doing a double take. While a few famous relatives are household knowledge, others have somehow kept their connections surprisingly under the radar for years. From Oscar winners to music icons, here are 10 surprising celebrity pairs who are actually related.

Blake Lively and Robyn Lively

Glamour runs in the Lively family! Blake Lively, lauded for her roles in blockbuster movies, shares a close bond with her equally talented half-sister Robyn Lively, known for her unforgettable turn in Teen Witch and a host of acclaimed TV appearances, per IMDb.

Jenny McCarthy and Melissa McCarthy

Jenny McCarthy, the multi-talented personality with credits spanning modeling, comedy, TV hosting, and activism, is a cousin of comedic actress Melissa McCarthy, according to Nicki Swift.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Katherine Moennig

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is as famous for her starring roles and lifestyle empire as she is for her Hollywood pedigree. Yet many fans don’t realize she’s a cousin of The L Word‘s Katherine Moennig, as reported by the LA Times.

Steven Spielberg and Jessica Capshaw

As one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, Steven Spielberg‘s name is synonymous with cinematic greatness. He’s also the stepfather of actress Jessica Capshaw, whose mother, actress Kate Capshaw, he married in 1991, as reported by Parade.

Lily Allen and Alfie Allen

Chart-topping singer Lily Allen isn’t the only star in her household, her brother Alfie Allen is acclaimed for his dramatic acting in Game of Thrones, as reported by People.

Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz

Beloved television personality Al Roker, a staple of morning news, is a distant cousin of rock superstar Lenny Kravitz, as reported by Today.

Bill Bellamy and Shaquille O’Neal

Stand-up comedian and actor Bill Bellamy is a cousin of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, per IMDb.

George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis

Actor George Wendt became a TV icon on Cheers, and the family’s comedic tradition carries on, as he’s the uncle of funnyman Jason Sudeikis, according to Biography.

Malcolm McDowell and Alexander Siddig

Shakespearean and screen actor Malcolm McDowell, best known for his striking performances, is the uncle of Star Trek and Game of Thrones favorite Alexander Siddig, per IMDb.

Glenn Close and Brooke Shields

Stage and screen legend Glenn Close belongs to an artistic family tree as well. She’s a distant relative of model and actress Brooke Shields, her second cousin once removed, according to Famous Kin.