Yes, according to the genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk is indeed related to the newly crowned King Charles III. They are discovered to be eleventh cousins, connected through Odenkirk’s fifth great-grandfather, Friedrich Carl Steinholz, born in Plön, Germany, in 1755. Steinholz’s mother, Maria Catharina Bein, conceived him out of wedlock with the Duke of Plön, who had connections to the royal families of Europe.
While the relation is distant enough that Odenkirk won’t be attending any royal events, he confirmed his American identity and distanced himself from any monarchist sentiments. Despite the interesting genealogical connection, Odenkirk expressed his preference for democracy, stating that society has “gotten to a better place” with democratic systems. However, he humorously mentioned that exposure to royal life might make him reconsider his monarchy beliefs.
This discovery on “Finding Your Roots” adds Odenkirk to the list of celebrities, including Michael Strahan, who have found connections to monarchs through their ancestry, blurring the lines between Hollywood royalty and actual royalty.
