Alyssa Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland are both well-known actors who have starred in popular TV shows and movies. But are they related by blood or marriage? The answer is no. Despite the shared last name, Alyssa Sutherland is unrelated to Kiefer Sutherland. There have been rumors on social media that the two actors are related, but those claims have been debunked. The truth is that Alyssa Sutherland is of Australian descent, while Kiefer Sutherland is of Canadian descent. Here are some facts about both of them that prove they are not related.
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Alyssa Sutherland: An Australian Model and Actress
Alyssa Sutherland was born on September 23, 1982, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She began her modeling career at the age of 15, when she won the annual Bonne Belle model search of Girlfriend, a teen magazine in Australia. She signed a contract with Vogue Australia and went on to appear in campaigns for brands like Bulgari, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Abercrombie & Fitch. She also graced the covers of magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie-Claire, and Glamour.
Alyssa Sutherland made her acting debut in 2006, when she played a minor role in The Devil Wears Prada. She has since appeared in films like Day on Fire, Don’t Look Up, Arbitrage, and Blood Vessel. She is best known for her roles as Queen Aslaug in the History Channel television series Vikings and Ellie in Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment of the Evil Dead franchise. She has also starred in TV shows like New Amsterdam, The Mist, Timeless, and New Gold Mountain.
Alyssa Sutherland married her boyfriend Laurence Shanet in 2012, but they divorced shortly after in 2013. She has no children and is currently single.
Kiefer Sutherland: A Canadian Actor and Musician
Kiefer Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966, in London, England. He is the son of legendary actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. He has a twin sister named Rachel Sutherland, who is also an actress and producer. He also has three half-brothers from his father’s third marriage: Rossif Sutherland, Angus Sutherland, and Roeg Sutherland.
Kiefer Sutherland moved to Canada with his mother when he was four years old. He started acting at a young age and made his film debut in 1983’s Max Dugan Returns, which starred his father. He rose to fame in the 1980s with films like Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns, and Flatliners. He became a household name in 2001 when he played Jack Bauer in the critically acclaimed TV series 24. He has also starred in films like A Few Good Men, The Three Musketeers, Phone Booth, The Sentinel, and Pompeii. He is currently starring in the political drama series Designated Survivor.
Kiefer Sutherland is also a musician and has released two albums: Down in a Hole (2016) and Reckless & Me (2019). He plays guitar and sings country-rock songs.
Kiefer Sutherland has been married twice: to Camelia Kath (1987-1990) and to Kelly Winn (1996-2008). He has one daughter named Sarah Sutherland with his first wife. Sarah is also an actress who played Catherine Meyer in the comedy series Veep.
Conclusion
Alyssa Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland are not related by blood or marriage. They share the same last name by coincidence. They have different backgrounds, careers, and personal lives. They have never worked together or met each other as far as we know. Therefore, any rumors suggesting a familial connection between them are false and baseless.