Many of the celebrities we know and love are royal cousins or direct offspring. And you might be surprised by their names. Hotreview4u wants to know whether celebrities on our televisions are related to royal families. As a result, we’ve prepared a list of celebrities related to Royals.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Edward III, who governed England from 1327 until 1377, is Jake Gyllenhaal‘s ancestor. This makes him Queen Elizabeth II’s 19th cousin.
Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton is a princess in her own right. Nyasha’s mother is a Zimbabwean Shona chiefly family member, a tribal leader of the Shona ethnic group native to Southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe.
Laura Dern
Laura Dern is an Oscar winner. She can trace her ancestors back to King Edward III, making her Queen Elizabeth’s 19th cousin three times removed.
Meghan Markle
Meghan was already tied to royalty prior to her marriage to Prince Harry. She descended directly from King Edward III. An ancestor of Meghan’s father is Rev. William Skipper, a royal descendent who came to New England in America around 1639.
Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant has a close relationship with the Royal Family. King Henry VII of England and King James IV of Scotland are both descended from him. Once removed, he is the Queen’s ninth cousin.
Bill Hader
Actor Bill Hader made an astounding find during his episode of PBS’ Find Your Roots. He is a direct descendant of Edward I of England and Charlemagne, the Roman Emperor.
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman is Queen Elizabeth II’s 21st cousin twice removed. Their common ancestor is King Edward I, who reigned from 1272 to 1307.
Allison Janney
Allison Janney was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but you can find her ancestors in England. She is the Queen’s 22nd cousin once removed, as she is linked to Edward I.
Paris Hilton
Through King Henry II, who she is linked to on her father’s side, Pairs Hilton is the 20th cousin of Queen Elizabeth. She also discovered that she is related to Marilyn Monroe, making her a member of both actual and fictional monarchy.
Richard Gere
Richard Gere is unquestionably a Hollywood legend. But it turns out he’s also the Queen’s 22nd cousin twice removed. Through King Edward I, they are related.
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