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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick discovered they are distant cousins on an ancestry TV show.
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The revelation occurred on "Finding Your Roots," a show similar to "Who Do You Think You Are?"
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Presenter Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed the familial connection with a photo of Bacon.
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Sedgwick expressed concerns about being related before the reveal.
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Bacon joked about his connections to other celebrities, including Brad Pitt and President Obama.
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The couple met on set and got married in 1988, oblivious to their familial tie.
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Sedgwick shared a throwback photo of their first meeting in 1987.
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The couple's reaction to the revelation was captured on the show.
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Sedgwick remained unfazed by the news, jokingly saying, "As long as we're not first cousins, it's fine."
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Bacon and Sedgwick's story showcases the unpredictable nature of genealogy and familial connections.