Wed Sep 25 08:53:09 UTC 2024: ## Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton Are Seventh Cousins, Once Removed

**New York, NY** – A recent discovery by Ancestry.com has revealed a surprising family connection between music icons Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton. The two Tennessee natives, who are already known for their close goddaughter-godmother bond, are actually seventh cousins, once removed.

The shared ancestor, John Brickey, hails from Tennessee and is Parton’s sixth great-grandfather and Cyrus’s seventh great-grandfather. While both Cyrus and Parton have strong ties to Tennessee, the Brickey family originated in France and emigrated to the United States in the late 1600s. Interestingly, Brickey’s home was located near where Parton’s Dollywood theme park stands today.

Parton, ever the comedian, reacted to the news with characteristic humor. “Well we are so close I wouldn’t have thought we were at least third cousins, ten times removes,” she quipped to Access Hollywood. “I’m sure [Miley] will get a kick out of that but it doesn’t surprise me because she does feel like family.”

Fans have witnessed the close bond between Cyrus and Parton throughout the years. Parton made several guest appearances as Aunt Dolly on Cyrus’s hit TV show “Hannah Montana”, although this relationship was fictional.

Off screen, the pair have consistently shown their strong connection. Cyrus has expressed her admiration for Parton, calling her “like a mother to me.” Parton, in turn, has described their relationship as a “true bond” and considers Cyrus “like a daughter or a sister.”

This newfound familial link adds another layer to the already heartwarming relationship between these two iconic music stars. It appears the connection between Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton runs deeper than just a goddaughter-godmother bond, proving that family can be found in the most unexpected places.

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