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'Purple Hearts' Star Nicholas Galitzine Descended from Princely House of Golitsyn
The Galitzine surname of the Purple Hearts actor indicates descent from ancient noble dynasties in Kyiv and Lithuania. British actor...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Sofia Carson Descends from Colombian and Middle Eastern Ancestors
The 'Purple Hearts' actress and musician is descended from a rich history of immigrants to Colombia and the United States. You probably...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Jul 7
- 3 min
'Elvis' Star Austin Butler Descended from Finnish Immigrants
Austin Butler is descended from Finns on his mother's side, and through his mother, has a deeper connection to Elvis. Austin Butler has...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Jun 2
- 2 min
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actors Tom Cruise and Glen Powell both Trace their Ancestry to King Edward I
Tom Cruise and Glen Powell star in 'Top Gun: Maverick' together — see how they are both descended from King Edward I of England. After a...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- May 22
- 5 min
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Glen Powell is Descended from the Warriors of Genghis Khan
Glen Powell, who plays air warrior 'Hangman' in the new Top Gun: Maverick, is descended from the ancient Tatar warriors of Genghis Khan....
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Josh Hutcherson is Related to George Washington
'Hunger Games' actor Josh Hutcherson is descended from the same Washington family lineage as the first U.S. President, George Washington....
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Sep 16, 2021
- 5 min
Nicholas Galitzine of 'Cinderella' Descended from Noble Princes
Actor and musician Nicholas Galitzine plays Prince Charming in the new Cinderella and is himself descended from the noble House of...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Sep 12, 2021
- 4 min
Helena Bonham Carter's Grandmother was put in Hitler's 'Black Book'
Actress Helena Bonham Carter's grandmother spoke out with such fervor against fascism that she was put on Hitler's so-called 'Black...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Apr 4, 2021
- 4 min
William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty
William Moseley played King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' films, and it turns out that Moseley himself is the descendant of kings....
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Mar 21, 2021
- 4 min
William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is descended from an architect who designed churches, markets, and taught architecture at Kings College...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains
William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia films and The Royals TV series, comes from a line of distinguished sea captains. You...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Feb 14, 2021
- 5 min
William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is related to the eminent scientist who discovered the atomic number, revolutionizing the Periodic Table...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Feb 13, 2021
- 4 min
William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible
'Narnia' actor William Moseley's 3rd great grandfather sparked interest in translating the Bible into Chinese and sending Protestant...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Oct 25, 2020
- 6 min
Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch
'Hocus Pocus' star Sarah Jessica Parker played a Salem witch—turns out she's descended from one of the real-life accused witches. | By...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Aug 30, 2020
- 3 min
Chadwick Boseman Helped Many Make a Stronger Connection to their African Heritage
The late actor and producer Chadwick Boseman helped many find a stronger sense of identity in their African roots. Chadwick Boseman's...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Jun 14, 2020
- 5 min
Cameron Boyce's Grandmother was Among First Students to Desegregate High School in the South
The late Disney star Cameron Boyce's grandmother was part of the first group of black students who desegregated high school in Tennessee....
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Hollywood Ancestry
- May 4, 2020
- 6 min
Matthew Noszka's Polish Heritage
Matthew Noszka has an impressive Polish heritage of immigrant ancestors chasing and achieving the American dream. Follow their journey...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
'Flash' Star Grant Gustin Descended from Ancient Channel Islands Line
The star of the CW's 'Flash' series descends from a Jersey Island patriarchal family line. Grant Gustin stars as The Flash in the CW...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Feb 7, 2020
- 4 min
"Hidden Figures" Actress Taraji P. Henson's Ancestor was First to Reach the North Pole
The "Hidden Figures" actress has a relative in her family tree who made a great contribution to science by being the first to reach the...
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Hollywood Ancestry
- Jan 1, 2020
- 4 min
Like Leia, Carrie Fisher's Ancestor Was a Prisoner Princess
There are many similarities between Princess Leia, the character portrayed by Carrie Fisher, and Fisher's own ancestor princess. Carrie...
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