Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe Found to Be Ninth Cousins Once Removed
Genealogical research by MyHeritage has revealed that actresses Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are ninth cousins once removed, sharing a common ancestor, Ezra Perry, an early settler in 17th-century Massachusetts. This distant familial connection aligns with longstanding public comparisons of their similar looks and style. The link is traced through their fathers, Steven Sweeney and Charles Stanley Gifford. MyHeritage highlighted this discovery as a reminder of the interconnectedness of human family trees.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 8 Oct, 08:56 am. Other outlets followed.
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