After taking a DNA test recently, Chrissy Teigen was shocked to be presented with the results that she had a long-lost twin.
Before long, she realized that this was the second DNA test she’d done, but the first was with a fake name in preparation for a documentary. “My identical twin was myself,” she said. “I was matching myself.”
Though it wasn’t the dramatic reveal she may have expected, there have been plenty of celebrities who have been blindsided by shocking information after doing DNA tests. Read on to find out more.
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Julia Roberts found out that her surname isn’t actually “Roberts”.
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Sean Astin used DNA to solve a real-life Mamma Mia! situation.
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Larry David discovered a familial link with Bernie Sanders.
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George Clooney found out that he’s distantly related to a president.
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Tiffany Haddish reconnected with her Jewish faith.
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Benedict Cumberbatch unearthed his royal connection.
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Andy Samberg got in touch with long-lost relatives.
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Queen Latifah found the woman who changed her family’s trajectory.
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Oprah traced her heritage back to a surprising place.
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Steven Tyler discovered a musical legacy.
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Snooki went looking for answers about her heritage.
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Eva Longoria learned how her family ended up in the US — and identified a famous relative.
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And lastly, Samuel L. Jackson gained citizenship to a new country.