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Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe Linked by Distant Family Ancestor
Genealogy research by MyHeritage has found a distant family connection between actresses Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe, revealing they share a common ancestor from the 17th century. The investigation was inspired by public comparisons of the two actresses.
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- 01MyHeritage research found a distant family link between actresses Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe.
- 02The two actresses share a common ancestor, Ezra Perry, who lived in the 17th century.
- 03Comparisons between Sweeney and Monroe's appearances and public personas inspired the genealogical search.
- 04Both actresses are natural brunettes who became known for their blonde looks.
- 05Other celebrity family connections, like Bernie Sanders and Larry David, have also been uncovered.
- 06Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism before marrying Arthur Miller in 1956.
Similarities between Sweeney and Monroe include their public image and fashion choices. Other celebrities, like Bernie Sanders and Larry David, have also had distant family ties uncovered through genealogy research.
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