Eva Longoria was taken by surprise when she discovered that she shares a familial connection with none other than Meryl Streep—yes, The Meryl Streep.
While catching up with fans on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Eva Longoria shared the astonishing revelation that she’s a cousin to the iconic Oscar winner, Meryl Streep. This unexpected connection was unveiled on Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ genealogy show, ‘Faces of America,’ where DNA analyses made the connection evident.
Longoria recounted the moment with genuine enthusiasm, explaining how Gates asked if she wanted to know who she was related to. Of course, the answer was a resounding yes, and Gates revealed the unexpected link to Streep. The actress admitted she was ‘so excited’ but also felt a bit nervous about breaking the news to her celebrity relative in person.
The opportunity came when Longoria found herself backstage at an award show, possibly the Golden Globes. With Meryl Streep nearby, Longoria hesitated, not quite sure how to approach the conversation without it sounding bizarre. Fortunately, fate stepped in. It turns out, Meryl had already watched the episode and was well aware of their newly discovered kinship.
Meryl’s reaction was as charming as one could expect. Calling out ‘Cousin! Cousin!’ with excitement, Streep’s warm approach made the moment memorable. This exchange was filled with laughter, leading Longoria to jokingly remark that Streep had ‘clearly got the talent’ in the family, while Streep reciprocated with a compliment, saying, ‘Clearly you got the beauty.’
Their connection doesn’t stop at DNA—Longoria and Streep have recently shared the screen as well. Longoria joined the cast of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for its fourth season, where Streep plays the role of Loretta Durkin. Longoria expressed her amazement at working alongside such prominent figures, listing Paul Rudd, Melissa McCarthy, and Eugene Levy among the talented cast.
The link between them is a delightful surprise to fans and adds a new dimension to Hollywood’s already intricate web of family ties. Such truths remind us not to underestimate the surprising bonds that connect even the most famous of stars.
Eva Longoria’s discovery of her familial bond with Meryl Streep is an unexpected yet delightful twist, enriching both of their personal and professional worlds. With shared DNA and shared scenes, their cousinly bond is sure to be cherished by fans and themselves alike.
