Shocking Study Reveals Sydney Sweeney is Related to Marilyn Monroe!
Shocking Study Reveals Sydney Sweeney is Related to Marilyn Monroe!
Unbelievable! A new genealogy study proves Sydney Sweeney and iconic Marilyn Monroe are ninth cousins. Find out who their shared ancestor is and more surprising celebrity family connections!
In a fascinating twist of fate and Hollywood history, a recent study by genealogy company MyHeritage has unveiled a surprising familial link between contemporary star Sydney Sweeney and timeless legend Marilyn Monroe. The revelation confirms what many fans and fashion observers have long speculated, solidifying a connection that goes beyond their often-compared red carpet styles.
For years, Sweeney has been noted for looks seemingly inspired by Monroe, from her white gown at “The Housemaid” premiere resembling Monroe's iconic 'Seven Year Itch' dress to a vintage Ceil Chapman gown similar to one Monroe wore for a 1952 LIFE magazine cover. Now, MyHeritage's research establishes that these striking similarities might run deeper than mere homage, as the two actresses are indeed ninth cousins, once removed.
Their shared ancestry traces back to Ezra Perry (1625, 1689), an early English settler in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Roi Mandel of MyHeritage expressed the excitement behind the discovery, stating, "People have always drawn parallels between Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe, but seeing their paths align on a deeper level inspired us to look for a real bond in the MyHeritage archives.
Uncovering their shared branch was incredible, it's a powerful reminder that humanity is one vast family tree, and when we dig deep, we uncover how remarkably interconnected we all are.”
The study also highlighted another intriguing parallel: Sweeney's reported contemplation of converting to Judaism, following discussions with Scooter Braun about marriage, echoes Monroe’s own conversion to Judaism in 1956 before her marriage to Arthur Miller.
But the family tree doesn't stop there! MyHeritage also discovered another Hollywood connection. Actress Dakota Johnson, known for her roles in films like “Fifty Shades of Grey,” is also related to Marilyn Monroe, identified as her ninth cousin, three times removed.
This discovery adds another layer to the intricate tapestry of Hollywood's lineage, especially considering Johnson's appearance in Maggie Gyllenhaal's short film, “Flesh Impact,” which features characters portraying Marilyn Monroe. A MyHeritage researcher noted,
Discovering that Dakota Johnson and Marilyn Monroe are related turns the casting into a real-life family story.
While Sweeney has yet to portray Monroe on screen, these genealogical findings add an extraordinary dimension to the ongoing fascination with Hollywood's past and present, revealing unexpected bonds within its most celebrated figures.
