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Everyone in Hollywood is aware of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's bromance; the two critically renowned actors were childhood buddies.
The two met in the 1980s and formed a deep relationship over their mutual passion of theater and baseball.
The Bourne Legacy star and the Batman alum collaborated on their first acting assignment in 1989, appearing as 'uncredited extras' in the film Field of Dreams.
However, it is now surprising to learn that the two share more than simply friendship: they also share DNA.
According to the New England Genealogical Society, the Oppenheimer actor and Jennifer Lopez's ex are 'really supposed to be tenth cousins once removed.'
The Society's researchers recently discovered that the 54-year-old and 52-year-old had the same ancestor: William Knowlton Jr, an English bricklayer who immigrated to the United States in the early 17th century.
The news comes after last month the Gone Girl alum discussed his long-standing connection with the Bourne Supremacy star and expressed thanks for having a buddy in a city like Hollywood.
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