These Hollywood Celebrities Are Actually Related To Royalty

Published on April 1, 2019 By Chloe Draws

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is connected to quite a few people that are sure to turn heads. He’s distantly related to former President Barack Obama but also some interesting British figures. The actor’s 25th cousin is King Henry II, who ruled over England between 1154-1189.

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He was mostly known for rebuilding the British government after a collapse. This makes him a cousin to Queen Elizabeth and the British royal family. On his American side, he is also related to General Robert E. Lee, a commander during the American Revolution.