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Dylan Sprouse Says He and Cole Sprouse Are “Children of Incest”
Dylan Sprouse said genealogy research uncovered multiple family marriages that led him to describe himself and Cole as children of incest.
On Tuesday, actor Dylan Sprouse revealed on the Wildmen podcast that he and twin brother Cole Sprouse are "children of incest" after tracing their ancestry through a DNA genealogy service.
Dylan explained that his parents' ancestors—Matthew Sprouse and Melanie Wright—united through marriage in the 1800s, diverged, then married again through his parents' generation. He noticed twins appeared across multiple family generations.
While researching family history tied to the Gold Rush, Dylan discovered relatives had migrated from North Carolina to California. He called Cole, saying, "Dude, I just found out some f**king crazy s***."
Adjusting to fatherhood with wife Barbara Palvin, Dylan recently described parenthood as "really cute." The couple welcomed daughter Sylvie on September 7, 2023, while Dylan explored his family's complex lineage.
The revelation follows years of public reflection by brothers Dylan and Cole on their upbringing as child stars in Big Daddy. Cole previously discussed their complex relationship with their parents and financial issues they faced.