Barack Obama had surprising response when asked about famous relative that most people had no idea about

It turns out that Barack Obama and Brad Pitt are distant cousins, a fact that surprised many when it surfaced during Obama’s 2008 campaign. Their shared ancestry highlights just how interconnected people can be, even at the highest levels of fame and power. Obama acknowledged the connection with humor and grace during an appearance on The View. In a world full of unexpected ties, this one proves that truth really is stranger than fiction.