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Celebrity genealogy: These stars are related

Lady Gaga and Madonna, Related
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Critics aren't the only ones to note the uncanny likenesses between Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and Madonna's "Express Yourself." But why has the Material Girl stayed mum on the subject?

Because that's what you do when you're family.

According to Boston celebrity genealogist Chris Child, Lady Gaga and Madonna are related.

"They are ninth cousins once removed," he said with a grin.

Wonder who else is related? We took a peek and it looks like it truly is a small (A-list) world after all.

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