Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' godmother-goddaughter bond is well known. Now, thanks to a little DNA, we know their real family bond: They are blood relatives.

Ancestry has uncovered that Dolly Parton is more than just Miley Cyrus' godmother. The genealogy company has discovered that the two are actually seventh cousins, once removed.

Most fans know that Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus‘ godmother, but it turns out their bond is even closer than that: They’re distant relatives. According to an Ancestry.com report obtained by Access Hollywood,

Hollywood is full of people who are related to each other. Makes you think how it all happens. After all, what are the odds of having two very famous people in your family line!

Legendary country music artist Dolly Parton recently was thrilled after learning about the deep ancestral roots that connect her with none other than her goddaughter Miley Cyrus. Parton and Cyrus’ friendship has attracted the admiration of many music enthusiasts.

Miley Cyrus has received the support of the iconic Dolly Parton throughout her career in the entertainment business, even from a young age when she was a Disney star. The two musicians have grown even closer in recent years and have spoken about their love and admiration in previous interviews.