If you are a fan of British music and television, you might have wondered if the singer Lewis Capaldi and the actor Peter Capaldi are related. After all, they share a distinctive surname and a Scottish heritage. But is there more to their connection than just a coincidence? Here’s what you need to know about the surprising family link between the two stars.
The Capaldi Clan
Lewis Capaldi is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter who rose to fame with his hit songs “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go”. He has won several awards, including two Brit Awards and a Grammy nomination. He is known for his soulful voice, his humorous personality and his hilarious social media posts.
Peter Capaldi is a 63-year-old actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows, most notably as the twelfth incarnation of Doctor Who. He has also starred in The Thick of It, Paddington, The Suicide Squad and The Personal History of David Copperfield. He is known for his versatile acting skills, his Scottish accent and his passion for art.
The two stars are indeed related, but not very closely. Lewis Capaldi is the second cousin once removed of Peter Capaldi. This means that Peter is Lewis’ dad’s second cousin. They share the same great-great-grandparents, but they are from different generations.
The First Meeting
Despite being related, Lewis and Peter did not meet until 2018, when Peter attended one of Lewis’ shows in London. Lewis was 21 at the time, and he was thrilled to meet his famous relative. He told The Sun: “We were just trying to work out how exactly we’re related. Like my great gran was his auntie or something. It was very confusing thing but he was very complimentary, it was very nice about the show and he seemed to really enjoy it. I’m a big fan of his work as well so we were just mutually complementing each other.”
The Music Video
The following year, Peter starred in the music video for Lewis’ smash hit “Someone You Loved”. The video features Peter as a grieving widower who receives a heart transplant from Lewis’ character. The video was directed by Phil Beastall and it raised awareness for organ donation.
Lewis was honored to have Peter in his video, and he praised his performance. He said: “Despite being related, prior to the video I’d only met Peter once when he came along to a show of mine in London last year. It was such a massive honour getting to work with him and director Phil Beastall over the two days we shot. He’s absolutely incredible in the video and I’m so proud of how it turned out.”
The video was a huge success, garnering over 1 billion views on YouTube and winning the Brit Award for British Single of the Year.
The Family Bond
Since then, Lewis and Peter have maintained a friendly relationship, supporting each other’s careers and occasionally appearing together in public events. In 2020, they both attended the Brit Awards, where Lewis won two trophies and Peter presented an award. They also performed together at a charity concert for Children in Need that same year.
Lewis has expressed his admiration for Peter several times, calling him “a legend” and “a hero”. He has also joked about their family resemblance, saying: “I look like him in about 40 years’ time after a rough paper round.”
Peter has also spoken highly of Lewis, saying: “He’s got an amazing voice – he’s really fantastic – but he’s also got this great sense of humour which I think is very important.” He has also revealed that he is a fan of Lewis’ music, saying: “I love his songs – they’re really beautiful.”
Conclusion
Lewis Capaldi and Peter Capaldi are two talented and successful stars who happen to share a surname and a distant bloodline. They are not very close relatives, but they have formed a bond over their mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. They are both proud of their Scottish roots and their Capaldi clan.
