Bridget Moynahan and Bobby Moynihan are both well-known actors who have appeared in various movies and TV shows. But are they related by blood or just by name? Many fans have wondered if the two stars share a family connection, especially since they have the same last name and Irish ancestry. The answer might surprise you.
The Moynahan Family Tree
Bridget Moynahan was born on April 28, 1971, in Binghamton, New York. Her parents are both Irish (according to Ethnic Celebs), as are O’Donnells. Her father’s name is Edward Bradley Moynahan, who is a scientist and former administrator at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her mother’s name is Mary Bridget, who is a former school teacher. She has a younger brother, Sean Moynahan, and an older brother, Andy Moynahan.
Bobby Moynihan was born on January 31, 1977, in Eastchester, New York. His parents are also of Irish descent, but their names are not publicly known. He attended Eastchester High School and the University of Connecticut, where he got his degree in theatre. He started acting professionally in 2002, but didn’t find immediate success (according to Rotten Tomatoes).
The Celebrity Connection
Bridget Moynahan and Bobby Moynihan are not related by blood, but they do have a celebrity connection. Bridget Moynahan is the cousin of comedian and TV host Rosie O’Donnell. Apparently, the news was a surprise for O’Donnell, and Moynahan explained their familial ties on The View in the mid-2000s. O’Donnell’s grandfather was Moynahan’s grandmother’s brother (according to Boston Herald).
Bobby Moynihan is not related to either Bridget Moynahan or Rosie O’Donnell, but he has worked with them on different occasions. He was a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2017, where he often impersonated celebrities and politicians. He also appeared in three of The Lonely Island’s music videos; “Boombox”, “Shy Ronnie 2” and “Threw It On The Ground”. O’Donnell was a guest host on SNL several times, and she also appeared in The Lonely Island’s video for “The Creep”.
The Conclusion
Bridget Moynahan and Bobby Moynihan are both talented actors who share a common surname and heritage, but they are not related by blood. They do have a celebrity cousin in common, Rosie O’Donnell, who is also of Irish descent. They have also crossed paths in their careers, thanks to SNL and The Lonely Island. However, they are not part of the same family tree.
