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Original poster

To not realise these celebs were related?!

454 replies

FingertipSearch · 02/02/2026 19:08

Found out today that Chris Packham and Jenny Packham are siblings, as are Clare Balding and Gordon Ramsey. Learn something every day!

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HelenaWilson · 02/02/2026 19:35

Genuinely, Angela Lansbury was
Granddaughter of a leader of the Labour Party
For a time, sister in law of Peter Ustinov
Aunt of Oliver Postgate (Bagpuss, Clangers, Ivor the Engine).

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:32

Jessica Simpson is Homer Simpson's daughter. He had her before he met Marge.

MsSquiz · 02/02/2026 19:30

Gary Oldman and Laila Morse (Big Mo in Eastenders) are siblings

Flinderskleepers · 02/02/2026 19:30

Fun fact, Gordon Ramsay is Bella Ramsay's brother.

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:29

boooooooyaaaaa · 02/02/2026 19:22

Tony Blair is the son of Lionel and they directed The Blair Witch Project together.

Brilliant!

JustGiveMeReason · 02/02/2026 19:27

Pleeeeeaaaassseeee bring back the laughing emoji MNHQ.

Original poster
FingertipSearch · 02/02/2026 19:25

Honestly you can laugh but i never would have thought Chris and Jenny - eco warrior tv presenter and designer of royal outfits 😁

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Pollyanna87 · 02/02/2026 19:25

i think a lot of people don’t know that Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are siblings.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson think they might be half brothers.

CaptainMyCaptain · 02/02/2026 19:23

corlan · 02/02/2026 19:17

Gregg Wallace is the brother of Wallace of Wallace and Gromit.

🤣🤣🤣

boooooooyaaaaa · 02/02/2026 19:22

Tony Blair is the son of Lionel and they directed The Blair Witch Project together.

BitOutOfPractice · 02/02/2026 19:22

Mickey and Jerry. Uncle and nephew. Clue’s in the surname, Mouse.

PevenseygirlQQ · 02/02/2026 19:21

Dr Dre and Dr Phil are brothers. Their parents are thrilled to have 2 Dr’s in the family

ThejoyofNC · 02/02/2026 19:21

I heard a rumour that Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hemsworth were related but I think it's just nonsense..

orbital12 · 02/02/2026 19:20

TittyGajillions · 02/02/2026 19:13

Bungle and Paddington are second cousins.

😂 Oh to have the laugh emoji back!

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:18

Snoopy and Snoop Dogg are first cousins, once removed.

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:18

corlan · 02/02/2026 19:17

Gregg Wallace is the brother of Wallace of Wallace and Gromit.

Waaaaaaahhhhh! Tooo funny! 😆

corlan · 02/02/2026 19:17

Gregg Wallace is the brother of Wallace of Wallace and Gromit.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 02/02/2026 19:16

I raise you Peter Kay & Vernon Kay... Joe Wicks & Pete Wicks... Bert & Ernie.

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:16

CreepyDibillo · 02/02/2026 19:14

I just spat my drink out 😂

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Me too!!!!

CreepyDibillo · 02/02/2026 19:14

TittyGajillions · 02/02/2026 19:13

Bungle and Paddington are second cousins.

I just spat my drink out 😂

Arlanymor · 02/02/2026 19:13

The Packhams are, Gordon and Clare are not - a quick google would have told you that!

TittyGajillions · 02/02/2026 19:13

Bungle and Paddington are second cousins.

Dinosweetpea · 02/02/2026 19:12

🤣🤣🤣

Nodirectionhome · 02/02/2026 19:11

Peter Capaldi and Lewis Capaldi are second cousins once removed.

EvangelineTheNightStar · 02/02/2026 19:10

FingertipSearch · 02/02/2026 19:08

Found out today that Chris Packham and Jenny Packham are siblings, as are Clare Balding and Gordon Ramsey. Learn something every day!

Yes…:. As are Jeremy Irons and Zoe Ball…

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