PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’ reveals DNA ties for Derek Jeter, Ciara, Whoopi Goldberg and more

For 10 seasons, the show “Finding Your Roots” has revealed shocking DNA connections among Black celebrities.

There has always been a deep connection among Black people. In addition to shared cultural values and norms, the acclaimed PBS series “Finding Your Roots” has unveiled yet another potential explanation for the innate camaraderie that can exist between Black people: genealogy. 

This week, the PBS show, which has delivered quite a few surprising DNA connections over the years, revealed new and unexpected familial ties between stars in the entertainment industry and athletes. On Tuesday, singer Ciara shared an

The long-running PBS series has played a part in many bombshell discoveries for celebrities. From comedian Tracy Morgan learning that rapper and close friend Nas is his cousin to Kerry Washington finding out the man who raised her is not her biological father, Gates has uncovered a number of familial secrets and connections. Other episodes revealed genealogical relations between RuPaul and Senator Cory Booker (D.- N.J.), Terry Crews and Billy Crudup, and more. 

With stars like Danielle Brooks, Jesse Williams, LeVar Burton and more scheduled to appear on the show’s 10th season, who knows what other discoveries will emerge as “Finding Your Roots” continues to shake family trees. 


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