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Iliza Schlesinger's Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed

Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.

Aired 01/30/2024

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

Iliza Schlesinger's Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed

Clip: Season 10 Episode 5 | 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.

Iliza Schlesinger learns that she shares significant DNA segments with fellow comedian Sarah Silverman, indicating a closer genetic relationship than usual.

Aired 01/30/2024

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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