By Alex Ungerman
3:50 PM PST, February 13, 2014
In Hollywood, it's all about who you know, but some celebrity family ties still fly under the radar.
Click on to see which of your favorite stars share more in blood lines than screen time.
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Stars You Didn't Know Were Related
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In Hollywood, it's all about who you know, but some celebrity family ties still fly under the radar.
Click on to see which of your favorite stars share more in blood lines than screen time.
Click on to see which of your favorite stars share more in blood lines than screen time.
Tom Cruise - William Mapother
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You know William Mapother from Lost, and you just know Tom Cruise, but you might not know that the actors, who have shared the screen several times, are first cousins.
Gwen Stefani - Daisy Lowe
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OK. So you're obviously familiar with Gwen Stefani, No Doubt frontwoman and Grammy-winning superstar, and you might know of English fashion model Daisy Lowe, daughter of post-grunge alt-rocker Gavin Rossdale, a.k.a. Gwen Stefani's husband.
But there's a lot of surnames flying around here, so you might not have made the connection that Stefani is Daisy's step-mother, by way of the Bush frontman.
But there's a lot of surnames flying around here, so you might not have made the connection that Stefani is Daisy's step-mother, by way of the Bush frontman.
Liev Schreiber - Pablo Schreiber
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Both of these Schreiber's find themselves on promising new series' -- Liev earning himself a Golden Globe nod as the eponymous lead of first year Showtime crime drama, Ray Donovan, while Pablo plays the nefarious prison guard (un)affectionately referred to as "Porn-stache" in Netflix's acclaimed dark comedy, Orange Is the New Black.
They share one whole last name, and even worked together once (The Manchurian Candidate in 2004), but the actors are only half-brothers.
They share one whole last name, and even worked together once (The Manchurian Candidate in 2004), but the actors are only half-brothers.
Taryn Manning - Peyton/Eli Manning
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While orange is the new color for Peyton Manning on the Denver Broncos, actress Taryn Manning has praised God and caused a world of trouble as Pennsatucky on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black.
The name is common enough to miss this connection, but the talented performer and the pro football brothers, Peyton and Eli, are cousins.
The name is common enough to miss this connection, but the talented performer and the pro football brothers, Peyton and Eli, are cousins.
Chris Pine - Robert Pine
Their two most iconic roles don't even occupy the same world, but there was a time these two successful Hollywood actors lived under one roof.
The last name is a clue, but many still don't know that longtime TV and film star Robert Pine, perhaps best known as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the classic TV series CHiPs, is the father of this generation's Captain Kirk, Chris Pine.
The last name is a clue, but many still don't know that longtime TV and film star Robert Pine, perhaps best known as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the classic TV series CHiPs, is the father of this generation's Captain Kirk, Chris Pine.
Conan O'Brien - Denis Leary
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Alright, we all know laughter is contagious, but no one said anything about it being hereditary.
As it turns out, Leary, the comedian at the helm of Rescue Me, and Conan, the talk show host with the most, are third cousins.
As it turns out, Leary, the comedian at the helm of Rescue Me, and Conan, the talk show host with the most, are third cousins.
Emily Blunt - Stanley Tucci
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They shared the screen in The Devil Wears Prada, and now they share a loved one!
Hunger Games actor Stanley Tucci, is related by marriage to British actress Emily Blunt through her sister, Felicity.
Hunger Games actor Stanley Tucci, is related by marriage to British actress Emily Blunt through her sister, Felicity.
Ben Affleck - Matt Damon
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Good Will Hunting! These movie star buds have a friendship that goes back to grade school, but did you know their genealogical relationship goes back even further?
The Batman heir-apparent with perfect facial hair to boot and Jimmy Kimmel's mortal enemy are tenth cousins.
The Batman heir-apparent with perfect facial hair to boot and Jimmy Kimmel's mortal enemy are tenth cousins.
Nicolas Cage - Jason Schwartzman
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National Treasure actor Nicolas Cage is known for his adventure mysteries, but his connection to Rushmore actor Jason Schwartzman might be one you hadn't solved. The two are cousins.
Al Roker - Lenny Kravitz
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He may think he's "#TooOld" for a Drake concert, but Today weatherman Al Roker has ties to another mecca of young adult adoration, The Hunger Games.
The family tree in Al's "neck of the woods" branches out to none other than rock star and Hunger Games actor Lenny Kravitz. The two are cousins.
The family tree in Al's "neck of the woods" branches out to none other than rock star and Hunger Games actor Lenny Kravitz. The two are cousins.
Brooke Shields - Meryl Streep
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With such long and successful careers in Hollywood, it's kind of unbelievable that these veteran actress' have never shared the screen on an acting project. What they do share is family connections. The two are second cousins, once removed.
Lily Allen - Alfie Allen
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Many don't recognize the connection between Theon Greyjoy (Game of Thrones) and musician Lily Allen. They're brother and sister!
Alfie Allen's character had a rough go of it in season three of the HBO series. But at least the suffering was fictional, unlike when his older sister dropped this less-than-flattering single about him in 2007. Alfie peaked at 15 on the UK singles chart.
Alfie Allen's character had a rough go of it in season three of the HBO series. But at least the suffering was fictional, unlike when his older sister dropped this less-than-flattering single about him in 2007. Alfie peaked at 15 on the UK singles chart.
Snoop Dogg - Brandy - Ray J
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His popular "home movie" starring Kim Kardashian aside, Sexy Can I singer Ray J is perhaps most well known as the brother of recording artist, Brandy.
What you might not know is that both artists are first cousins with hip hop legend and cannabis enthusiast Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg, in case you weren't aware of the rapper's recent Rastafarian reincarnation).
What you might not know is that both artists are first cousins with hip hop legend and cannabis enthusiast Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg, in case you weren't aware of the rapper's recent Rastafarian reincarnation).
Oona Chaplin - Charlie Chaplin
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She earned her royal ties in Game of Thrones when her character shacked up with Robb Stark, King in the North, but in real life Oona Chaplin has some Hollywood royalty connections of her own.
The Spanish actress is granddaughter to the iconic actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Charlie Chaplin.
The Spanish actress is granddaughter to the iconic actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Charlie Chaplin.
Emma Roberts - Julia Roberts
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Emma Roberts has been making a name of her own in film and TV roles like We're The Millers, and American Horror Story: Coven, but the New York-born actress had an early inspiration in the industry -- Academy Award winner, Julia Roberts, Emma's aunt.
Zoey Deutch - Lea Thompson
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Zoey landed a big starring role in the highly-buzzed upcoming young adult offering, Vampire Academy, but the Los Angeles native is no stranger to show business.
Lea Thompson, of Back to the Future and Caroline in the City fame, is Zoey's mother. Zoey has even been featured in a brief arc on Thompson's ABC Family show, Switched at Birth.
Lea Thompson, of Back to the Future and Caroline in the City fame, is Zoey's mother. Zoey has even been featured in a brief arc on Thompson's ABC Family show, Switched at Birth.
Stephen Amell - Robbie Amell
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It's no secret that part of the CW's strategy is to cast some fantastic looking man-candy to appeal to their younger-skewing female demo, but who knew they were pulling from the same gene pool?
Breakout-star Stephen Amell, who heads up Arrow, is cousins with Robbie Amell, who brings his easy-eyed talent to the new CW series, The Tomorrow People.
Breakout-star Stephen Amell, who heads up Arrow, is cousins with Robbie Amell, who brings his easy-eyed talent to the new CW series, The Tomorrow People.
Jenny McCarthy - Melissa McCarthy
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It could be due to the common last name, or their relatively independent-from-one-another career trajectories, but many are surprised to hear that Melissa and Jenny McCarthy are cousins.
While Melissa has become something of a comedic powerhouse whose phone has likely been ringing off the hook since Bridesmaids, McCarthy gained notoriety modeling for Playboy, and recently joined as co-host of The View.
While Melissa has become something of a comedic powerhouse whose phone has likely been ringing off the hook since Bridesmaids, McCarthy gained notoriety modeling for Playboy, and recently joined as co-host of The View.