Many people wonder if the model Winnie Harlow and the rapper Jack Harlow are related. They share the same surname, but is that just a coincidence? The answer might surprise you.
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Winnie Harlow and Jack Harlow are cousins
Yes, you read that right. Winnie Harlow and Jack Harlow are cousins. The model and the rapper are actually related in real life and it’s not just that they have the same surname.
The model made the revelation in a recent Instagram Story when she responded to her followers: “I’m sorry wait.. are y’all just finding out that Jack Harlow is my cousin?”
“I never knew,” was one of the responses fans can pick, while the other one read: “Of course I knew that.”
Winnie shared a picture of herself hugging Jack backstage. The Instagram Story is no longer available but we have a screenshot thanks to a Jack Harlow fan page on Twitter. You can see it here:
Many fans weren’t aware that Winnie and Jack are cousins and took to Twitter to share how surprised and shocked they are.
“I was today years old when I found out Winnie harlow and jack Harlow are cousins,” tweeted one person.
“When y’all was gone tell me that Winnie Harlow & Jack Harlow related?” asked someone else.
“It’s a family thing,” wrote another one, sharing several pics of Winnie and Jack.
“Wow am I the only one who didn’t know jack Harlow and Winnie Harlow are cousins??” asked a fourth Twitter user.
Some fans have missed this Instagram snap
It turns out that some fans are not so eagle-eyed as usual as they have missed a previous snap of Winnie and Jack on Instagram.
The picture is from Doja Cat’s star-studded Halloween birthday party in October 2021 which the likes of Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and French Montana attended.
Winnie shared a series of photos from the party, including one with Jack which was captioned: “Hey cuz [cousin] @jackharlow.”
Who is Winnie Harlow?
Winnie Harlow, whose real name is Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, gained prominence in 2014 while appearing on Cycle 21 of America’s Next Top Model. She came in sixth place.
Winnie, who hails from Canada but currently lives in the U.S., was the only Canadian to ever be ever cast on ANTM. She is also of Jamaican descent and since gaining a following, she has used her platform to raise awareness of the skin condition vitiligo.
Winnie has had vitiligo, a skin condition that produces the distinctive pale areas around her mouth, torso, hands, and knee due to a lack of melanin, since her childhood. She was bullied for it and continues to receive harsh comments about it online.
“I get comments saying that I’m a leper, I control how my skin changes, I bleach my skin, my skin’s burned. None of those are true,” she told The Sun.
Despite the vitriol she’s received, Winnie seems to be doing better than ever. A well-known figure in the industry, Winnie has done campaigns for Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, and other big designers.
Who is Jack Harlow?
Jack Harlow is an American rapper who rose to fame with his hit single “What’s Poppin” in 2020. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned him four Grammy nominations.
Jack was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and started rapping at the age of 12. He released his first mixtape at 17 and signed with Atlantic Records in 2018.
Jack has collaborated with artists such as Lil Nas X, DaBaby, Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more. He released his debut studio album “That’s What They All Say” in December 2020.
Jack is known for his witty lyrics, catchy hooks, and charismatic personality. He has also been praised for his versatility and creativity as an artist.
Conclusion
Winnie Harlow and Jack Harlow are cousins who share more than just a surname. They are both successful celebrities who have made their mark in their respective fields. They also support each other and show their love on social media.
The next time you see them together, you’ll know that they are not just friends, but family.
