Michael Douglas Shocked to Discover Kinship with Scarlett Johansson on TV Show

Renowned actor Michael Douglas was taken by surprise when he learned about an unexpected familial tie to another Hollywood star. The revelation came to light during a recent episode of the PBS show "Finding Your Roots." The show's host, Henry Louis Gates, disclosed to Douglas that he shares a significant genetic connection with his "Avengers: Endgame" co-star, Scarlett Johansson.

Douglas, visibly astonished by the news, expressed disbelief, exclaiming, "Are you kidding?" Clearly amazed by the revelation, he further remarked, That's amazing, and enthusiastically added, "Alright. This is cool. This is so cool."

Ancestral Link

Henry Louis Gates revealed that both Douglas and Johansson share identical DNA segments on four distinct chromosomes, all of which can be traced back to Scarlett's maternal lineage, extending to Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.

Looking forward to their next encounter, Douglas expressed his anticipation, stating, "I look forward to seeing Scarlett next time. The episode featuring this unexpected revelation was broadcast.

Previous Startling Revelations

This is not the first time that Finding Your Roots has unveiled surprising genealogical connections of celebrities. In a previous episode, actress Kerry Washington discovered that she was conceived through a sperm donor, while actor Edward Norton found out that Pocahontas is an ancestor in his family tree. Notably, prominent news personalities Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King,