
They were also brothers-in-law, too! Affleck was married to Phoenix‘s sister, Summer, in 2006, but the couple later divorced in 2017 after having two children together.



The actors were close friends, though Joaquin Phoenix revealed in October 2019 he revealed he had stopped talking to Casey Affleck “many years” ago after the Boston native was sued for sexual harassment. So, while you won’t be seeing this trio at any family reunions, it at least makes for a fun fact on both sides! Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix As it turns out, Kate Middleton‘s mother, Carole Middleton, is also a descendant of King Edward III, which would make the Duchess of Cambridge and the Fanning sisters something like 21st cousins. Hopefully the powerhouse songstresses can maintain their close relationship and continue to duet in the future! We’ll wait for Kelly to chime in… Kate Middleton, Dakota Fanning, and Elle Fanning (c) Lia Toby/Apega/WENNĭakota and Elle Fanning‘s sibling ties should come as no surprise to readers, but did you know they have their own connection to the royal family? A family historian from confirmed to People in 2014 how they’re related to King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377. Who wouldn’t want to be in-laws with Reba McEntire?Īlthough we’re not sure what happens now Kelly Clarkson is divorcing the country crooner’s stepson, Brandon Blackstock. They may have different names, but Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley share the same genes as mother and daughter! The 62-year-old welcomed the Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood actress with rancher Paul Qualley in 1994. This very unlikely pairing has quite the close relationship! Would you believe they’re stepson and stepdaughter? Josh Brolin‘s father James Brolin married Barbra Streisand in 1998 when the Avengers actor was 30-years old! Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley (c) WENN/Avalon
