Stars you didn't know were related

Larry David and Bernie Sanders

In a twist that sounds straight out of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode, Larry David is actually "like a third cousin or something" to former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who he impersonated several times on Saturday Night Live during Sanders' presidential campaigns. The Seinfeld creator discovers the connection in an episode of PBS' Finding Your Roots and said he was quite pleased to learn about their shared DNA. "I was very happy about that," he said during TV Critics' Association summer press tour. "I thought there must have been some connection. I love Bernie."

Elle King and Rob Schneider

"Ex's & Oh's" singer Elle King is the daughter of comedy star Rob Schneider. The SNL alum shares the rising star with his ex-wife, former model London King. "I took on my mom's last name because she raised me, and I wanted to be my own person," Elle said in a 2015 interview with Billboard.

Rip Torn and Sissy Spacek

Actors Rip Torn and Sissy Spacek are cousins. Torn, who died in 2019, reportedly got his younger relative into acting, and she credited him with part of her stardom. "My cousin, Rip Torn, persuaded me not to change my name," Spacek reportedly said in a 1970s interview with Photoplay magazine. "You shouldn't change what you are in search of success."

Abby Elliott and Chris Elliott

Humor runs in the family for Abby Elliott and Chris Elliott. Abby followed in her famous father's footsteps to nab a gig on Saturday Night Live.

Jenny McCarthy and Melissa McCarthy

Growing up near each other in Illinois, Jenny McCarthy helped her cousin, Melissa McCarthy, land her first TV role in an episode of her NBC sitcom Jenny.

Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts grew up visiting her famous aunt on set, and the two both appeared in the 2010 rom-com Valentine's Day. (Emma also paid homage to Julia one Halloween, when she dressed up as Vivian from Pretty Woman.)

Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola, and Jason Schwartzman

Cousins Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola, and Jason Schwartzman are all members of the Coppola family tree, which includes a number of famous filmmakers, actors, and musicians.

Kyra Sedgwick and Edie Sedgwick

The Closer star Kyra Sedgwick never actually met her cousin, the iconic model Edie Sedgwick, but they share an ancestral middle name: Minturn.

Jason Sudeikis and George Wendt

The Ted Lassostar's uncle is best known for playing Norm on Cheers.

Snoop Dogg, Brandy, and Ray J

It's no secret that Ray J and Brandy are siblings, but they also have a famous first cousin: Snoop Dogg. Snoop and Brandy even collaborated on the rapper's song "Special."

Ira Glass and Philip Glass

The NPR host and the composer are cousins who have collaborated on musical performances and This American Life episodes.

Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty

The siblings changed their last name (Beaty) when they became actors, and both have won an Oscar—Shirley MacLaine for Best Actress and Warren Beatty for Best Director.

Liev Schreiber and Pablo Schreiber

The elder Schreiber starred as the titular character on Ray Donovan, while his younger half-brother played George "Pornstache" Mendez on Orange Is the New Black.