Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe linked by genealogical study

A genealogical study conducted by MyHeritage has revealed a distant familial connection between actress Sydney Sweeney and Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. The research identified a common ancestor, Ezra Perry, a 17th-century English settler who established himself in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

The study traces the lineage through the paternal lines of both women, determining that Sweeney and Monroe are ninth cousins with a one-generation difference. The findings follow years of public comparisons regarding Sweeney’s aesthetic and style, which often draw inspiration from classic Hollywood eras.