Many people have wondered if Jane Lynch, the Emmy-winning actress and comedian, is related to Alec Baldwin, the Hollywood star and SNL regular. They share the same first name, and some think they look alike. But are they really family? Here’s what we found out.
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Jane Lynch and Jane Sasso: Not the Same Person
The first thing to clear up is that Jane Lynch and Jane Sasso are not the same person. Jane Sasso is Alec Baldwin’s sister, who is also often confused with Jane Lynch. Jane Sasso is a former actress who appeared in The Rosie O’Donnell Show as herself. She is married to Randy Sasso and has a son. She is not related to Jane Lynch at all.
Jane Lynch is an actress, author and comedian who is best known for her role as Sue Sylvester in Glee. She has also starred in movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Role Models and Wreck-It Ralph. She has never changed her surname and has always gone by Lynch.
Jane Lynch and Alec Baldwin: Not Related Either
So, if Jane Lynch and Jane Sasso are not the same person, does that mean that Jane Lynch and Alec Baldwin are related? The answer is no. They have different parents who are unrelated to each other. Jane Lynch is from Illinois and has never changed her surname. Despite having the same first name, the two are unrelated and haven’t even met before.
Alec Baldwin has five siblings: Elizabeth, Daniel, William, Stephen and Jane Sasso. They are all actors or former actors, except for Elizabeth, who is a nurse. Alec Baldwin is also a distant cousin of CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin, but not of Jane Lynch.
Conclusion: A Coincidence of Names
The rumor that Jane Lynch is related to Alec Baldwin is false. They are not siblings, cousins or any other kind of relatives. They just happen to have the same first name and a similar appearance. They are both talented and successful in their own fields, but they are not family..
