Bob Odenkirk can now rub shoulders with the royal family after discovering he is Charles III's 11th cousin, The Independent reported on Tuesday.
The revelation came during an episode of Finding Your Roots, an American genealogy show that delves into celebrity families. The “Better Call Saul” star couldn't help but laugh at the irony, especially given the skepticism he's previously expressed about the concept of monarchy. according to To the independents.
Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. reminded Odenkirk of his noble ancestry on his father's side. “That's crazy,” laughed the famous actor. This was particularly shocking to Odenkirk. Odenkirk has little information about his paternal roots, he admitted, since his father left home when he was still a teenager. (Related: Bob Odenkirk to star in Tommy Wiseau's 'The Room' remake)
On tonight's episode of “Finding Your Roots,” Bob Odenkirk learns that he is related to King Charles III.
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The lineage traces back to the Duke of Plain's extramarital affair with Maria Katharina Vine, setting the stage for Odenkirk's unexpected royal connections, the Independent noted. Before Gates Jr. revealed Odendirk's relationship with the royal family, the host asked Odendirk what he thought about the monarchy.
Odenkirk maintained the American view of the monarchy. “I'm an American. I'm not a monarchist. I don't believe in that,” Odenkirk said, The Independent reported. “Well, I feel like it's a little skewed. I understand why societies are built around monarchs and leaders, and how they've been passed down through generations.”
The revelation of his relationship with Charles III adds humor to his stance on the royal family. “Well, I might change my mind about that,” he joked.
