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Following rumors that Zac is actor Ben Affleck's first cousin once removed, many have questioned how valid their family ties might be — a subject that his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, addressed while talking to PEOPLE in May 2025.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 15 May 2025
There were also reminiscences from some of the people who were closest to Jones, including his two of his first cousins, Terry Connolly and Tracy Connley Johnson.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Stephen’s father and Robbie’s father are brothers, which makes the pair first cousins.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The solar installer was founded by his first cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive, and funded by Musk, who served as board chair.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 15 May 2025
There were also reminiscences from some of the people who were closest to Jones, including his two of his first cousins, Terry Connolly and Tracy Connley Johnson.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Stephen’s father and Robbie’s father are brothers, which makes the pair first cousins.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The solar installer was founded by his first cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive, and funded by Musk, who served as board chair.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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