Dylan Sprouse Jokes He and Cole Sprouse Are ‘Children of Incest’ After Family Tree Discovery

Dylan Sprouse Traces Family Genealogy Through Ancestry

Dylan Sprouse discovered a complex family tree pattern involving multiple sets of twins, leading him to jokingly declare on the “Wildmen” podcast that he and his twin brother, Cole Sprouse, are “children of incest.” The actor used the Ancestry genealogy program to map out his family history and examine connections between his mother’s and father’s sides.

The research began when Dylan noticed that his father’s uncles were identical twins, a detail that surprised him because he previously believed twins only appeared on his mother’s side. His mother’s family history includes seven sets of twins across four generations.

Dylan explained on the podcast that both family lines migrated to California during the Gold Rush in the 1800s before eventually branching out and reconnecting. “They diverged, and then they married again with my mom and my dad, like, last generation,” Dylan said.

Cole Sprouse Rejects the Genealogy Reveal Online

After piecing together the family records, Dylan immediately contacted his brother to share the news. “I called Cole and I showed him a picture,” Dylan recalled on the podcast. “And was like, ‘Dude, I just found out some f—— crazy s—.'”

Cole declined to review the findings. “He goes, ‘Not looking at that. Closed it. Hung up,'” Dylan stated.

Cole later addressed the public reaction to the comments on Instagram Stories. Sharing coverage of the podcast episode, Cole wrote, “No media training on earth can prep you to read this clickbait headline at 10am.”

The brothers rose to fame starring together on the Disney Channel. Their parents have not publicly commented on the claims, and the twins have previously spoken about their estrangement from their mother, with Cole noting during a March 2023 appearance on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast that they maintain no relationship with her. Meanwhile, Dylan continues promotional appearances, recently discussing his marriage to wife Barbara Palvin while promoting his movie “Beautiful Wedding” with Access Daily hosts Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Sprouse Family Discovery

What genealogy tool did Dylan Sprouse use?

Dylan Sprouse used the Ancestry program to research his family history and map out connections across both sides of his family tree.

How many sets of twins are in the family?

According to Dylan Sprouse, his family history includes seven sets of twins across four generations on his mother’s side, alongside identical twin uncles on his father’s side.

How did Cole Sprouse react to the discovery?

Cole Sprouse refused to look at the genealogical evidence when Dylan called him, later joking on Instagram Stories that media training does not prepare someone to read such headlines.