Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
How is this possible?!” Lee Daniels discovers he is DNA cousins with actor and human rights advocate Mia Farrow.
Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
The 1910 census holds clues about the true ethnicity of Rebecca Hall’s grandfather, who had lived as a Native American Sioux chief named Norman Isaac Ewing.
“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
The book “Passing", which Rebecca Hall has directed for film, helps her bring her grandfather's ethnicity into focus.
Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
“That’s why they’re so damn uppity.” An 1850 census reveals clues about Lee Daniel’s grandmother’s fun-loving, musical family and why he has always felt a special connection to them.
Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection
A discovery about Lee Daniels’ grandmother’s fun-loving, musical family may explain why he has always felt a special connection to them.
One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington
Despite being born into slavery, Rebecca Hall’s great-grandfather, John Ewing, went on to work at the U.S. Treasury, attend Howard University and befriend Frederick Douglass.
Hidden in the Genes Preview
Finding Your Roots is back! Tune in to our season premiere this week with actress and filmmaker Rebecca Hall and filmmaker Lee Daniels as Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the hidden stories of their family trees. Don’t miss Finding Your Roots on Tuesday, January 4 at 8/7c on @PBS!
Season 8 Teaser
A new year means new Finding Your Roots! In our eight season, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will explore fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests including Terry Crews, Mario Lopez, David Chang and more! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.
Seaon 8 Trailer
A new year means new Finding Your Roots! In our eight season, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will explore fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests including Terry Crews, Mario Lopez, David Chang and more! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.
Season 8 Sneak Peek
Finding Your Roots Season 8 is bursting with reveals, including family mysteries solved and long-hidden secrets uncovered for Pamela Adlon, Regina King, Rebecca Hall, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, and more! Mark your calendars for an all-new season starting on Tuesday, Jan 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Roy Wood Jr. Reflects on the Hopefulness He Has For His Son
Roy Wood Jr. reflects on the hopefulness he feels for his son after reading how his ancestors struggled to raise their children through slavery and the heartache that still exists in our country.
Roy Wood Jr.’s is DNA Cousins with Congressman John Lewis
“He was always nice to me.” Roy Wood Jr. discovers his DNA cousin match is one of the pioneers of the Civil Rights movement, the great John Lewis
Lewis Black and Marc Maron are DNA Cousins!
Comedy runs in the family! Lewis Black and previous Finding Your Roots guest Marc Maron are cousins.
Laughing on the Inside Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. provides comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr. with accounts of hardship in their family trees which may have led them to each find humor in adversity.
Maternal Third Great Grandparents Freed from Slavery
“Look what they did. Look at what they achieved.” Audra McDonald is moved to learn her maternal third great-grandparents survived slavery, started a family, and purchased land post-Civil War.
Mandy Explains His Favorite Line in Literature
As long as there is one person on Earth that remembers you, it isn’t over.” Mandy Patinkin explains his favorite line in literature from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” as it relates to his family discoveries.
Audra Reacts to Seeing Her Ancestors Listed as Property
In an 1860s census, we uncovered a slave schedule listing Audra McDonald’s ancestor as property, which caused a mixture of emotions for Audra.
Mandy Learns He Had Family Members in the Holocaust
Mandy Patinkin believed for years that his family was not murdered during the Holocaust, through his conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. he sadly learns that they were one of the victims.
On Broadway
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
Tenacity in the Genes
Gretchen Carlson learns she may have inherited her tenacity and assertiveness from her ancestors, who bravely fought in the civil war.
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