Black Celebrity Siblings You Probably Didn’t Know Were Related
Hollywood may love a good solo star, but let’s be real–sometimes talent runs in the family. From music charts to movie screens, there are a handful of Black celebrity siblings have been giving us double (and sometimes triple) doses of star power for decades.
Take Beyoncé and Solange for example. When they link up, that’s not just sisterhood, that’s history. And what about actors Wood and Steve Harris? They’re both powerhouses who consistently steal the screen and make us all believe in what they’re portraying. And who could forget the iconic sisters that are Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad? Not only are they both insanely talented, they’re also longstanding epitomes of grace and feminism and we love them for it.
These siblings don’t just share DNA, they share a knack for commanding attention, they cheer each other on, and occasionally collaborate–which is a win-win for us. Whether they’re dominating red carpets side by side or carving out completely different lanes, they’re proof that sibling royalty beats out sibling rivalry any day. But there may be a few that you didn’t know shared blood.
So, in honor of National Siblings Day, we thought we’d round up some most famous Black sibling duos and trios who’ve kept Hollywood in the family. Keep reading to get into the goodness!
Da Brat and LisaRaye McCoy
Now we’ll admit, this one still throws us for a loop some days. But rapper Da Brat and LisaRaye McCoy are in fact sisters, talk about duality!
Tasha and Sidra Smith
OK, now this one might be obvious for some people considering that Tasha and Sidra Smith are literal twins. But for the handful of folks who thought they were just one person, here’s the clarity you’ve long needed!
Rashida and Kidada Jones
Kidada Jones wasn’t just Tupac’s girlfriend, she was also the big sister to actress Rashida Jones. (Imagine growing up with Quincy Jones as your father?? Insane.)
Tracee Ellis and Evan Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross may have a show centered on her solo travels, but she doesn’t have to go anywhere alone if she doesn’t want to thanks to her little brother Evam Ross.
Jurnee and Jussie Smollett
While these two siblings share similar looks, some people still don’t know they’re family. But all that changes today!
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen
They’re beauty and they’re grace–and they also happen to be sisters! Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen will forever go down as extremely talented and timelessly beautiful family members.
Venus and Serena Williams
Imagine taking the tennis world by storm and then your little sister comes up in the sport and becomes even more of a beast than you are. Venus and Serena will forever be icons for that.
The Wayans Brothers
At this point, the entire Wayans family should be regarded as the First Family of Comedy because of all they contributed. From the Keenen to Marlon, nearly every member of this family is hilarious and we’ll treasure them forever!
Chloe and Halle Bailey
Just think: if Chloe and Halle Bailey never got on YouTube, we’d never find out how supremely talented they were. Thankfully, that’s a reality we don’t have to worry about living in!
Cuba and Omar Gooding
Omar and Cuba Gooding Jr. being brothers makes as much sense as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. From the genes to their respective acting chops, it’s no wonder why “good” is in their last name.
Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry-Housely
Arguably one of Hollywood’s most famous twin sisters, Tia and Tamera Mowry have been dominating our big and small screens since they were tweens. They’ve more than cemented their place in cultural history and significance! (Thank God we can finally tell them apart, too!)
Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles
Do we really have to say much here? Bey and Solange are just THOSE GIRLS.
Wood and Steve Harris
What’s so funny about Wood Harris and Steve Harris being brothers is that they’ve started portraying sort of “good cop, bad cop” roles on projects which makes us super curious to know if their real life personalities match the characters they frequently play?
