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10 Celebrity Siblings You Didn’t Know Were Related

Hollywood isn't too big after all. These are the top ten celebrity siblings you didn't know were related that might just have you wondering if talent is simply a gene to acquire.

By Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago 5 min read
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From the Olsen twin's younger sister to Charlie Sheen's mystery brother, these are the top ten celebrity siblings you didn't know were related. It might seem bizarre to be unaware of these sibling duos, but it is just proof that each of these celebrities can stand on their own in success, rather than living in their sibling's Hollywood spotlight.

Liam, Chris, and Luke Hemsworth

Liam and Chris are very obvious celebrity brothers, but there's a third! First on our list of the celebrity siblings you didn't know were related are Liam, Chris, and Luke Hemsworth. The three very handsome brothers have all taken the path of acting, though Luke was a bit late to the party.

Luke's upcoming role is in Westworld, where he plays Stubbs. However, this isn't his debut in acting, as he previously acted in the television show Neighbors, which was popular in Australia. And of course, Liam is known fo–r his role as Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games franchise, while Chris' role as Thor in The Avengers. When asked about his family, Liam says,

“I think that our whole family … that we have such great parents who brought us up with such good values. I have always looked up to my older brothers. Yeah, we are really close friends.”

Rooney and Kate Mara

Kate Mara is an incredibly established actress with her roles in House of Cards and Fantastic Four. But her sister, Rooney Mara, is known for her roles in not only The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network, and Side Effects.

As one of the best pairs of celebrity siblings you didn't know were related, the duo is certainly both incredibly independent, as each of their work stands for itself. When asked about both her and her sister's journeys Kate described one of the moments that first came to mind,

“We would both go on auditions and come home and talk about the terror of certain auditions and funny stories and so it just became something super special that you can actually bond with a sibling with which is very rare.”

Mary-Kate, Ashley, and Elizabeth Olsen

Though the trio rarely does interviews, Mary-Kate and Ashley do have a younger sister. And though she wasn't on Full House with the twins, she too has been in the acting world since 2011, a bit of a late start compared to Mary-Kate and Ashley.

However, she was nominated or the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. Some of the films that she has starred in include Silent House, Liberal Arts, Oldboy, Godzilla, I Saw the Light, and Wind River.

Jessica and Joshua Alba

Next, on our list of the best celebrity siblings you didn't know were related is Jessica and Joshua Alba. The duo actually appeared together on Jessica's television series, Dark Angel. And though it seems like Jessica's career is more celebrated, Joshua is also known for his modeling with New Modeling Agency.

This included modeling for Tommy Hilfiger fashion shows, Sketchers, Teen Magazine, and much more. Plus, Dark Angel wasn't his only TV appearance, as he acted in CSI, Kill Speed, Unrest, and more.

Zooey and Emily Deschanel

Emily Deschanel is most known for her role as Temperance on the hit television series Bones. And her sister, Zooey, plays Jess on New Girl, as well as Summer in 500 Days of Summer.

However, though both sisters are very well known in Hollywood, it is often a shock to discover that they are sisters! Mostly due to the fact that they don't look too alike, the sisters actually both had children only a couple months apart a few years ago. Emily said this about her and her sister both working in Hollywood,

“We even work on the same lots and we bring our babies to work, and yet it’s so hard to get them together. Because one will be down for a nap, and one will be up, and vice versa. They take so many naps.”

Kate and Oliver Hudson

Kate and Oliver Hudson are yet another pair of celebrity siblings you didn't know were related. Kate is most known for her star appearances in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Almost Famous as Penny Lane, while Oliver has taken the television route of acting, starring in Nashville as well as Scream Queens as Wes.

And an added bonus, the rest of the family is also filled with talent, their mother being Goldie Hawn, who is also married to Kurt Russell; the couple raised them in Colorado since 1980 after their parent's divorce.

Charlie Sheen And Emilio Estevez

Charlie Sheen And Emilio Estevez: two incredibly different brothers, the two men couldn't be farther apart in their lives, so that's why it comes as a shock to many when they discover they are closely related.

Emilio Estevez is an American actor, writer, and director most known for his roles in St. Elmo's Fire, The Breakfast Club, The Outsiders, Repo Man, and The Mighty Ducks. And on the other hand, Charlie Sheen, or Carlos Estevez, is most known for his appearances in Platoon, Wall Street, Young Guns, Eight Men Out, and Hot Shots!. However, his personal life is what made headlines and his reputation to take a turn, with reports of drug and alcohol abuse as well as domestic violence and marital problems.

Hallie and Jesse Eisenberg

Hallie Eisenberg is known to be "The Pepsi Girl" in a multitude of Pepsi commercials. Hallie also played the role of Erika Tansy in How to Eat Fried Worms.

And, she's Jesse Eisenberg's younger sister. As one of the best pairs of celebrity siblings you didn't know were related, Jesse Eisenberg is not only an actor most known for his starring roles in Zombieland, Adventureland, and The Social Network, but he is also an author and playwright. Nominated for multiple awards such as Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a BAFTA, Jessie is a star like no other.

Ralph and Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes has starred in the incredibly successful series The Handmaid's Tale as well as the famous Shakespeare in Love. And Ralph, Joseph's brother, is most known for his role in Harry Potter, playing none other than Voldemort.

Many people are unaware of this because of the intense special effects makeup done of Raph for this role. However, he has also starred in successful films such as Schindler’s List, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The English Patient. And to make things more impressive, their mother wrote the successful novel Blood Ties.

Ariana and Frankie Grande

To complete our list of the celebrity siblings you didn't know were related, Ariana Grande's brother is Frankie, the Broadway, Youtube, and Big Brother star.

In Mamma Mia!, Frankie too has an incredible voice like his younger sister's, starring on Broadway in New York. And with 188,000 followers on YouTube, many are unaware of his relation to the pop star. Plus, he even co-founded Broadway in South Africa, a charity program that is based on empowerment through performance.

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