Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph discovered an unexpected family connection to actor Samuel L. Jackson on the PBS series "Finding Your Roots."
Through DNA testing, it was revealed that they share a common ancestor on their 16th chromosomes. Ralph was surprised and delighted to learn about this connection, noting that Jackson reminds her of her brother.
This revelation adds to Jackson's growing list of celebrity relatives, including Janet Jackson.
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