The entertainment world does indeed have more than its fair share of surprises, from the most unlikely celebrity pairings to the most unexpected celebrity siblings. It could be some of Hollywood’s most talented actors, singers, and even reality TV stars who surprisingly share the same genes. So, let’s go through some of the most astonishing celebrity siblings you may or may not have heard of.
1 Scarlett Johansson and Hunter Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is one of the world’s most sought-after actresses who has made a name for herself with her impressive performances in blockbusters like Marvel’s The Avengers movies and Jojo Rabbit. What many people don’t know is that she has an older brother, Hunter Johansson, who appeared alongside her in an adaptation of the novel Manny & Lo in 1996. Just like Scarlett, Hunter has a career in the entertainment industry. He is a political ad maker and a manager. He’s also the President of the Board of Directors of the progressive organization MoveOn.
2 Rooney Mara and Kate Mara
Speaking of unexpected siblings, you may be surprised to learn that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo actress, Rooney Mara, and actress/model Kate Mara from House of Cards, are also siblings. They have the same parents, however, Kate is four years older than Rooney. Rooney and Kate have certainly been a very supportive sibling duo. Khan Mara even teamed up with her sister to co-executive-produce a movie called My Days of Mercy.
3 Reese Witherspoon and Deacon Phillippe
Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, having appeared in Legally Blonde, Gone Girl and Wild. Her career is nothing short of amazing, but not many people know that she has a half-brother, Deacon. He’s the son of Reese’s father, actor Ryan Phillippe, and actress/singer Bridget Moynahan. Deacon has been appearing in the limelight with his award-winning role alongside his sister in the movie Vanity Fair.
4 Billie Lourd and Ava Phillippe
Avid fans of the horror hit movie Krampus will recognize Billie Lourd, daughter of the late Carrie Fisher and Bryan Lourd, but not many may have known she is half-sister to Ava Phillippe, daughter of Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. Ava and Billie participated in the launch of Rodarte line, where Ava served as the muse of the 2019 collection. Ava is also making waves in the entertainment industry, having modeled for the brands like Chopard and Rodarte.
5 Maisie Williams and James Williams
Maisie Williams, who enthralled the world with her performances as Arya Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, has a brother, James Williams. The brother-sister duo have shared the same stage in a production of King Lear, where Maisie played the role of Cordelia and James played Edgar. Maisie Williams is also an advocate for the inclusion of more diversity in the filmmaking industry and has been instrumental in achieving changes in the content as well.
6 Brad Pitt and Doug Pitt
The world’s most beloved actor, Brad Pitt, is also the proud brother of businessman, philanthropist, and actor Doug Pitt. Despite his lesser-known status, Doug has been versatile with his career, having appeared alongside his brother in Ocean’s Eleven movie and its sequels. Apart from that, he’s also successfully built his business empire, participating in a number of corporate donations and websites like Nametag Inc.
7 Jenna and Barbara Bush
The daughters of former US President George Walker Bush, Jenna and Barbara, may have taken after their father’s incredible political sense, but they channeled their talents in more creative fields. The twins founded their own lifestyle website, called “Sisters in Style”, where they share tips for better living. Jenna also pursued her career in TV news, co-hosting the NBC show Today. She has also authored books like “Sisters First”, which was dedicated to her political sister Barbara and their loving father.
8 Amber and Deen Rose
Singer and video vixen Amber Rose has a brother, Deen Rose, who followed his sister’s footsteps into the entertainment industry. He has made appearances in the shows like America’s Got Talent and NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Deen is also an entrepreneur and a philanthropist having founded his company “Rose Inc” and his charitable organization “Rose Crowdfund”, dedicated to helping homeless people in the United States.
9 Jude and Julia Law
Paris and Sherlock Holmes are widely known as great movies, but not many people are aware that Jude Law and his sister, Julia, starred in the same projects. Julia is two years older than Jude and plays a supporting role in his projects. She has also served as the associate producer for some of his films like Sherlock Holmes and Anna Karenina.
10 Tamera and Tia Mowry
Everyone knows Tamera and Tia Mowry as the beloved set of twins from the ’90s sitcom Sister, Sister. Apart from appearing in movies, both sisters have had success in their own projects. Tamera is an author and the host of the hit show The Real, while Tia is currently busy with her show Home & Family and the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel movie series Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.
No one knew that these celebrities would be connected or related to each other until they stepped into the limelight and started to share the same experiences. It’s truly amazing how some of the most talented and successful Hollywood stars can be related to each other, even in the most unexpected ways!