01of 30Gaten MatarazzoTheo Wargo/GettySure his on-screen life is all about the upside down, but theStranger Thingsstar is not the son of …

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Gaten Matarazzo

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Gaten Matarazzo attends Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Season 4 New York Premiere at Netflix Brooklyn on May 14, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Sure his on-screen life is all about the upside down, but theStranger Thingsstar is not the son of …

02of 30Heather MatarazzoMichael Tullberg/Getty… whoposted a hilarious TikTokin July 2022 about fans thinking she is the actor’s mom. And interestingly enough, Gaten’s mother is in fact named Heather.

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Heather Matarazzo

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2021 Dances With Film Festival World Premiere of “Generation Wrecks”

… whoposted a hilarious TikTokin July 2022 about fans thinking she is the actor’s mom. And interestingly enough, Gaten’s mother is in fact named Heather.

03of 30Mandy MooreMandy Moore.Frazer Harrison/GettyTheThis Is Usstar and singer of such iconic early 2000s hits as “Candy” and “Crush,” isn’t related to…

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Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Mandy Moore

TheThis Is Usstar and singer of such iconic early 2000s hits as “Candy” and “Crush,” isn’t related to…

04of 30Demi MooreJacopo Raule/Getty…the star of films likeG.I. JaneandIndecent Proposal.

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Demi Moore

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Demi Moore attends the Monot show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on February 29, 2020 in Paris, France.

…the star of films likeG.I. JaneandIndecent Proposal.

05of 30Denzel WashingtonRob Latour/ShutterstockIs many things - an actor, director, producer - but he isnotrelated to…

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Denzel Washington

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (10286629ds) Denzel Washington AFI Honors Denzel Washington, Show, Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 06 Jun 2019

Is many things - an actor, director, producer - but he isnotrelated to…

06of 30Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington.George Pimentel/Getty…though both are amazing actors.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington.George Pimentel/Getty

Kerry Washington

…though both are amazing actors.

07of 30Mario LopezBarry King/Getty.TheAccess Hollywoodhost (and formerSaved By The Bellheartthrob) is not related to…

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Mario Lopez

Barry King/Getty.

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TheAccess Hollywoodhost (and formerSaved By The Bellheartthrob) is not related to…

08of 30Jennifer LopezJon Kopaloff/Getty Images…a.k.a Jenny from the Block. This Lopez is a multi-talented actress, singer and dancer.

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Jennifer Lopez

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Independent Spirit Awards Arrivals

…a.k.a Jenny from the Block. This Lopez is a multi-talented actress, singer and dancer.

09of 30Kristen StewartTommaso Boddi/WireImageThe actress, who got her big break from theTwilightfilms, is not related to…

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Kristen Stewart

Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

Kristen Stewart

The actress, who got her big break from theTwilightfilms, is not related to…

10of 30Martha StewartMorgan Lieberman/FilmMagic…the Queen of the Kitchen. However we have a feeling Kristen wishes Martha was her aunt so she could go over for dinner.

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Martha Stewart

Morgan Lieberman/FilmMagic

Martha Stewart

…the Queen of the Kitchen. However we have a feeling Kristen wishes Martha was her aunt so she could go over for dinner.

11of 30Jennifer HudsonSplashThe actress and voice of a generation isn’t related to…

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Jennifer Hudson

Splash

Jennifer Hudson Wears A Blue Ensemble While Arriving At The Late Show With Stephen Colbert In New York City

The actress and voice of a generation isn’t related to…

12of 30Kate HudsonCourtesy of Harry WinstonThe actress and Fabletics founder may not be related to Jennifer, but she does come from afamous family.

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Kate Hudson

Courtesy of Harry Winston

Kate Hudson Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental OpeningCR: Courtesy of Harry Winston

The actress and Fabletics founder may not be related to Jennifer, but she does come from afamous family.

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Matthew Perry

‘This Morning’ TV show, London, Britain - 22 Mar 2016

TheFriendsactor shares a last name with…

14of 30Katy PerryKaty Perry.Mike Owen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images…the singer andAmerican Idolhost. Fun fact: Katy’s real last name is Hudson - Perry is her mom’s maiden name.

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry.Mike Owen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images

2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Media Opportunity

…the singer andAmerican Idolhost. Fun fact: Katy’s real last name is Hudson - Perry is her mom’s maiden name.

15of 30Michael KeatonMatthew Simmons/Getty ImagesThis Keaton is in the Batman club, but he’s not related to…

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Michael Keaton

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The 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival - American Riviera Award

This Keaton is in the Batman club, but he’s not related to…

16of 30Diane KeatonRodin Eckenroth/WireImage)…this Keaton, who was a member ofThe First Wives Club.

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Diane Keaton

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diane keaton

…this Keaton, who was a member ofThe First Wives Club.

17of 30Drake BellDrake Bell.Jeff Kravitz/Getty"It’s gonna take some time to realize…“that this Bell is not related to …

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Drake Bell

Drake Bell.Jeff Kravitz/Getty

Drake Bell

“It’s gonna take some time to realize…“that this Bell is not related to …

18of 30Kristen BellLloyd Bishop/NBC… this Bell, theGood Placeactress and totally relatable mom of two.

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Kristen Bell

Lloyd Bishop/NBC

Kristen Bell during an interview with host Seth Meyers on January 29, 2020

… this Bell, theGood Placeactress and totally relatable mom of two.

19of 30Cindy CrawfordStephen Lovekin/ShutterstockThis Crawford is a runway icon and legendary supermodel.

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Cindy Crawford

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Building, New York, USA - 03 Mar 2020

This Crawford is a runway icon and legendary supermodel.

20of 30Joan CrawfordSNAP/REX/ShutterstockAnd this Crawford is a prolific actress, but the two aren’t relatives.

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Joan Crawford

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And this Crawford is a prolific actress, but the two aren’t relatives.

21of 30Paul McCartneyKevin Mazur/Getty.This McCartney wrote classics like “Hey Jude” and “Blackbird.”

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Paul McCartney

Kevin Mazur/Getty.

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This McCartney wrote classics like “Hey Jude” and “Blackbird.”

22of 30Jesse McCartneyDaniel Boczarski/GettyMeanwhile, this (unrelated) McCartney wrote the instant classic among millennials, “Beautiful Soul.”

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Jesse McCartney

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Meanwhile, this (unrelated) McCartney wrote the instant classic among millennials, “Beautiful Soul.”

23of 30Drew CareyBret Hartman/Courtesy CBSThe comedian shares a last name with…

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Drew Carey

Bret Hartman/Courtesy CBS

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The comedian shares a last name with…

24of 30Mariah CareyMariah Carey.Ethan Miller/Getty…the elusive chanteuse herself!

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey.Ethan Miller/Getty

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 01: Mariah Carey accepts the Icon Award onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

…the elusive chanteuse herself!

25of 30Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrence.Swan Gallet/WWD/ShutterstockThe Academy Award-winningactress shares a last name with (but no relation to) …

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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence.Swan Gallet/WWD/Shutterstock

Jennifer Lawrence in the front row Dior show, Front Row, Spring Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week, France - 24 Sep 2019

The Academy Award-winningactress shares a last name with (but no relation to) …

26of 30Martin LawrenceMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesM. Law has no relation to J. Law.

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Martin Lawrence

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

martin-lawrence-news

M. Law has no relation to J. Law.

27of 30Diane LaneJemal Countess/GettyTheSerenityactress shares a last name with …

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Diane Lane

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Diane Lane

TheSerenityactress shares a last name with …

28of 30Nathan LaneAndrew H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock… the talented star of both screen and stage.

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Nathan Lane

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72nd Annual Tony Awards, Show, New York, USA - 10 Jun 2018

… the talented star of both screen and stage.

29of 30Cody SimpsonThe Aussie singer is not related to …

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Cody Simpson

Cody Simpson

The Aussie singer is not related to …

30of 30Jessica SimpsonChristopher Polk/ShutterstockThough they are both blond singers, we forgive you for assuming.

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Jessica Simpson

Christopher Polk/Shutterstock

Jessica Simpson

Though they are both blond singers, we forgive you for assuming.

source: people.com