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Amanda Seyfried learns relative was murdered over 100 years ago in ‘Finding Your Roots’ episode: ‘Find justice!’

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Amanda Seyfried learns relative was murdered over 100 years ago in ‘Finding Your Roots’ episode: ‘Find justice!’

Amanda Seyfried discovered stunning information about her family history that left the Oscar-nominee bewildered and “sad.” The “Mean Girls” actress, 39, was astounded to learn that her third great-grandfather was murdered during a clip from the season 11 premiere of Ancestry’s “Finding Your Roots” obtained by Entertainment Weekly.  Harvard scholar and host, Henry Louis Gates … Read more

Michael Douglas astounded Scarlett Johansson is his ‘DNA cousin’: ‘Are you kidding?’

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Michael Douglas astounded Scarlett Johansson is his ‘DNA cousin’: ‘Are you kidding?’

It seems talent runs in the family for actor Michael Douglas. During a recent episode of the PBS show “Finding Your Roots,” which examines celebrities’ ancestral backgrounds, Douglas learned, much to his astonishment, that he’s related to another famous actor. After the program produced all that it could via “paper trail,” it turned to genetics and … Read more

Bob Odenkirk laughs after discovering King Charles III is his cousin: ‘A little twisted’

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Bob Odenkirk laughs after discovering King Charles III is his cousin: ‘A little twisted’

Bob Odenkirk has found a new member of his family — and it’s a royal honor! The “Better Call Saul” actor, 61, found out on a new episode of the PBS show “Finding Your Roots” that he’s actually related to King Charles III. While Odenkirk’s spot will air Tuesday evening, Rolling Stone scored a clip from the show … Read more