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Posted Oct 9th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff
We all thought it, but it's actually true -- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are related. How do you like them apples?
The New England Historic Genealogical Society concluded the Oscar-winning man-friends are actually 10th cousins ... once removed, the Boston Herald reports. They share a common 10th great-grandfather, William Knowlton of Ipswich, a bricklayer who died in 1655.
It also turns out Ben is an 11th cousin to Barack Obama and Matt is related to "six or seven" presidents.
What a family gathering that would make.
Tags: barack obama, BarackObama, ben affleck, BenAffleck, cousin, good will hunting, GoodWillHunting, matt damon, MattDamon, oscar, related, relatives
Posted Sep 23rd 2009 12:00PM by TMZ Staff
Common has broken his silence about his cousin's tragic death last week -- thanking everyone for their support during the 'tough time.'
Common posted the following on his blog:
"Man, I want to thank each and every person who sent their love and condolences about my cousin, Ajile Turner.
It has definitely been a tough time for me and my family, but as GOD always does he assures us that everything will be alright.
I believe that you all's support is just another way of assuring it.
I thank you once again. God Bless."
As we first reported, Ajile Turner was killed in a motorcycle accident in Brooklyn on Friday night.
Tags: accident, Ajile Turner, AjileTurner, common, cousin, motorcycle, rapper
