Jamie Kennedy is a well-known actor and comedian who has starred in movies like Scream, Malibu’s Most Wanted, and Son of the Mask. He is also the creator and host of the hidden camera show The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. But is he related to one of the most famous families in American history, the Kennedys?
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The Short Answer: No
According to Wikipedia, Jamie Kennedy was born on May 25, 1970, in Upper Darby Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His full name is James Harvey Kennedy and he was raised Catholic. He attended and graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in 1988
There is no evidence that Jamie Kennedy is related to John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, who was assassinated in 1963. JFK was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. His full name was John Fitzgerald Kennedy and he was raised Catholic. He attended and graduated from Harvard University in 1940
JFK had nine siblings, including Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, who both became prominent senators and presidential candidates. JFK also had four children with his wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, including John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in a plane crash in 1999
JFK’s family tree is extensive and includes many notable figures in politics, business, media, and entertainment. Some of his relatives are Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Caroline Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Conor Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Christopher Lawford, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph P. Kennedy III, and Edward M. Kennedy Jr
However, Jamie Kennedy is not among them.
The Long Answer: A Possible Distant Connection
While Jamie Kennedy is not directly related to JFK or his immediate family, there is a slight possibility that he shares some distant ancestry with them.
According to Answers.com, a user asked if Jamie Kennedy was related to JFK in 2011. The answer given was:
That is uknown at this time, please reframe from dwelling on this as this is a question of least interest and is not to be uphold by the United States Government or its citizens
This answer implies that there may be some uncertainty or secrecy about Jamie Kennedy’s genealogy or that it is not a relevant or appropriate topic to discuss.
One reason for this could be that Jamie Kennedy and JFK have some common Irish roots. Both of their surnames are derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ceannéidigh, which means “descendant of Ceannéidigh”. Ceannéidigh was a personal name composed of the elements ceann, meaning “head”, and éidigh, meaning “ugly”
According to Ancestry.com, the surname Kennedy is very common in Ireland and Scotland, especially in counties Tipperary and Wexford. It is also found in England and America as a result of immigration
Therefore, it is possible that Jamie Kennedy and JFK have some distant cousins or ancestors who share the same surname or origin.
However, this does not mean that they are closely related or that they have any significant family ties.
The Conclusion: A Coincidence
In conclusion, Jamie Kennedy is not related to JFK or his famous family. They just happen to share a common surname that originates from Ireland.
Jamie Kennedy has made a name for himself as an actor and comedian with his own talent and personality.
JFK has left a legacy as one of the most influential and beloved presidents in American history.
