Céline Dion and Madonna’s Surprising Family Connection
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by Talya ·
- April 13, 2020
- · Family History
In these days of imposed separation, it’s important to focus on the ties that connect us. Staying in touch with family and even discovering new family can add joyful moments to our day. We’ve been taking a look at some of the biggest celebrities of our time and discovering some unlikely connections that are sure to bring joy to them and us!
Would you believe that the Queen of Pop and one of the best-selling artists of all time have more in common than their music? Madonna and Céline Dion are, in fact, 8th cousins!
Here’s how these two mega singing sensations are related:
That’s not all — we’ve found more fascinating connections, and we’ll be sharing them with you on a regular basis. Please visit https://myheritage.com/celebs/ to discover some more surprising celebrity connections!
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