Living Legacies: Celebs with Famous Family Trees!

Every little girl dreams of being a princess. But what if you found out you’re related to one, like Brooke Shields is? Some other stars, such as Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson, can be linked to superstars from other eras. And just when you thought they couldn’t get any more glamorous... they do! Check out these celebs with famous family trees!

Sarah Jessica Parker is related to a woman persecuted as a witch — and she played one in Hocus Pocus! Tom Hanks rubbed elbows with presidents in Forrest Gump — and he's related to one!

Find out who's a living legacy in the gallery!

By Laura Ellen Aussenberg