Country singer Dolly Parton is the godmother of pop star Miley Cyrus. Genealogists have now discovered that the two singers are also related.
Country singer Dolly Parton (78) is happy about the possible relationship with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus (31). The family tree internet portal Ancestry.com announced earlier this week that the two musicians are distant cousins. Their common ancestor is said to be John Brickey, who was born in 1740 in the US state of Virginia.
When asked about it in an interview with the US news show “Access Hollywood”, Parton said: “Is that true? That’s fantastic!” She and Miley felt so close, the singer continued. “I’m sure she’ll be happy about it, I’m not surprised. She feels like family.”
Country legend Parton has been Cyrus’ godmother since she was a baby. At the beginning of the year, she was rooting for Cyrus at the Grammys. The singer, who had a hit with the song “Flowers” in 2023 and released her album “Endless Summer Vacation,” was nominated for a Grammy six times this year. She won in two categories.
The genealogists at Ancestry.com have repeatedly revealed possible family relationships of celebrities in the past. Among other things, they claim to have discovered that Hollywood star and Sherlock Holmes actor Benedict Cumberbatch (48) is related to the creator of the detective character.
Source: Stern
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