Sydney Sweeney has long been likened to a modern day Marilyn Monroe, and it turns out that those comparisons are more accurate than many first thought.According to Entertainment Weekly, the Euphoria star, 29, is actually related to the late Hollywood legend.A new study done by MyHeritage has connected Sweeney’s father, Steven Sweeney, to Monroe’s biological dad Charles Stanley Gifford.The two men are linked by shared ancestor Ezra Perry, who lived in Massachusetts back in the 1600s.While Sweeney herself has never acknowledged any ties to Monroe, she has often channeled the Some Like It Hot starlet on the red carpet.The pair both used their sex appeal and physical assets to get ahead in Tinseltown, with both women becoming the defining sex symbols of their respective generations. Sydney Sweeney is officially related to Marilyn Monroe according to a new genealogy study A new study done by MyHeritage has connected Sweeney’s father, Steven Sweeney, to Monroe’s biological dad Charles Stanley Gifford. Above, Monroe in 1958Sweeney and Monroe are also both natural brunettes, despite revamping their looks to become blonde bombshells.They’re also surprisingly talented actresses, despite their looks often overshadowing their skills on screen. Sweeney won praise from critics for her performances in The White Lotus, Euphoria, Christy and Reality.Monroe, on the other hand, was transitioning into meatier roles before her death in 1962 and was lauded by critics for her dramatic turn in 1961’s The Misfits.In another bizarre similarity, both women were raised as Christians before dabbling in Judaism.Monroe converted to Judaism in 1956, ahead of her marriage to Jewish playwright Arthur Miller.Meanwhile, Sweeney is now reportedly open to converting to Judaism herself due to her relationship with former music executive Scooter Braun, who is a staunch Zionist and pro-Israel advocate. In February, Sweeney paid tribute to Monroe by wearing one of her iconic frocks to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Sweeney donned a cream frock worn by Monroe on the cover of Life magazine in 1952 to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February The 29-year-old appeared to channel Monroe in The Seven Year Itch at the premiere of The Housemaid last December The Euphoria actress styled her hair like Monroe’s at the 16th Governors Awards last year Sweeney rocked another Monroe-inspired look at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2024She donned a figure-hugging cream dress from designer Ceil Chapman, which was previously worn by Monroe on the cover of Life magazine in 1952.Sweeney also appeared to channel Monroe at the premiere of The Housemaid last December by wearing a plunging white gown that looked somewhat similar to the iconic white frock Monroe wore in The Seven Year Itch. Monroe died on August 4, 1962 at her home in Brentwood under suspicious circumstances at age 36.The Los Angeles county coroner ruled her death as a probable suicide after she ingested a fatal combination of chloral hydrate, a sedative and Nembutal.Her most iconic roles included Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Seven Year Itch.She was also the first ever Playboy cover girl, although she didn’t actually pose for the magazine. Monroe died on August 4, 1962 at her home in Brentwood under suspicious circumstances at age 36 The Hollywood legend is pictured in one of her most famous roles, Some Like It HotJoin the discussionDoes discovering celebrity family ties change how we judge their talent and legacy?What’s your view?The actress would have turned 100 years old on June 1 of this year.To celebrate, the Academy Museum in Los Angeles has put on a special exhibit called Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon. A press release noted the exhibit is ‘examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system.’On display are hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters and rarely seen personal materials. Many of these items are on display for the first time.The opening event for Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon was held on May 28 with Melanie Griffith, Joey King and Barbie Ferreira attending.