Mariah Carey and Ashley Cole to Sandi Bogle and Naomi Campbell… 22 celebs you had no idea were related
It might seem like the stuff of make believe, but we promise there are links between all these stars
THERE are same famous people everyone knows are related. We’re thinking the Jackson family or the Kardashian clan.
But there are more than a few people you probably don’t realise have a connection - here are some of the most surprising...
Mariah Carey and Ashley Cole
Yes, we’re talking about multi-award winning US recording artist Mariah and British footballer Ashley.
Now stick with us, because obviously this sounds ridiculous, BUT it’s come from Mariah’s very own mouth.
In 2007, she revealed the link investigating her family history: “It’s fascinating. My grandmother was a Cole before she married and it turns out she comes from the same area of Alabama as Ashley’s ancestors in the Deep South.”
Holly Valance and Benny Hill
“She’d always tell me stories about him, but it took me a while to realise she was talking about one of the most famous entertainers in the world.”
Laila 'Big Mo' Morse and Gary Oldman
Sofia Coppola and Nicolas Cage
"[He asked me why I was doing it and I said,] 'Why wouldn’t I?'
Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Hugh Grant
"I think the last time was at the Love, Actually premiere.
"He is some type of cousin a couple of times removed."
Sandi Bogle and Naomi Campbell
During her appearance on the Summer series of Celebrity Big Brother 2017, Gogglebox star revealed that she has a connection to the stars beyond her sofa- namely her supermodel cousin, Naomi.
Naomi also copied Sandi when she featured in a charity special of Gogglebox, alongside best pals Kate Moss and Noel Gallagher.
Sandi said: “You wouldn’t expect to see Naomi on a sofa having a drink and cracking jokes while watching those shows.
“But she does that every day or every other day, just like normal people.”