Hollywood's big fat family reunion: Inside the most unexpected family ties

Hollywood is no stranger to family drama – but behind the scenes, there are some surprisingly wholesome (and outright wacky) links hiding in plain sight.From A-list actors to seasoned politicians, the family lines behind some of the world's most recognisable figures are far more intertwined than you'd expect.Read on to see for yourself.During the 2008 US election campaign, it emerged that Brad Pitt and Barack Obama share a common ancestor, making them ninth cousins.The family line traces back to a figure who lived in Virginia in the 1700s, with Obama later quipping: "I think he got the better-looking side of the gene pool."Meanwhile, Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour's overlap goes well beyond Condé Nast.Watch the video at the top of the page.READ MORE: Meghan: 'Every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked'READ MORE: AFL star breaks his silence on marriage-ending affair falloutREAD MORE: Anne Hathaway stuns in sheer mesh gown for Mother Mary premiere