Sydney Sweeney’s long-standing comparisons with Marilyn Monroe have taken an unexpected turn, with genealogical research uncovering a distant family connection between the two Hollywood stars. According to a study by genealogy platform MyHeritage, Sweeney and Monroe are ninth cousins, once removed.

Sydney Sweeney is related to Marilyn Monroe

The finding offers a real-life link between two actors often compared because of their blonde looks and screen presence. While the connection dates back centuries, it has added a new dimension to the conversation surrounding Sweeney’s resemblance to the Some Like It Hot star.