It’s always exciting to see someone famous in a place where you didn’t expect them to be. But what if that well-known person is related to you? Reddit user @LoveSimpleHacks decided to ask people online who is the most famous person in their family. The question that received more than 11k upvotes was answered by folks who not only revealed the names of their celebrity relatives but also shared some additional information about them.
The list not only includes some well-known names of artists and performers but also scientists and politicians. Some people also shared interesting examples of their relatives who are known for their sports and creative achievements.
Which one of these do you find most interesting? Do you have someone famous in your family that could be added to the list? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments down below!
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#21
my second cousin is Simon Le bon (the lead singer from Duran Duran) never actually met the dude but still pretty cool
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86points
#22
My great aunt helped develop build and maintain the body suits for the first live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Probably as close to fame as we get
78points
#24
Well, if very distant cousins count, I've recently found out that I'm related to Emmanuel Macron, the current French President, but you have to go back to the 17th century to find the link.
70points
#26
My aunt worked for Katherine Hepburn and her husband was a part time actor
He had a part role in the movie moonstruck that Cher won a Oscar for
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63points
#28
My great-great-great-great whatever grandfather was part of Queen Victoria's staff, so prolly that.
62points
#29
Living? I have a cousin who won an Emmy. No one would know her name though because she is a producer. She used to produce for letterman.
49points
#30
The cook on the old Western show Rawhide.
48points