Marilyn Monroe and Sydney Sweeney Are Related

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The actresses are ninth cousins, once removed.

They share a mutual ancestor, Ezra Perry (c.

1625–1689), who was an early English settler in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

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  • 1625–1689), who was an early English settler in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:08:22 UTC.

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