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# Here's the Priceless Moment Bernie Sanders and Larry David Found Out They're Cousins

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## Video: Larry David and Bernie Sanders Are Actually Related

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_Published 2017-07-27. Larry David, who wowed Saturday Night Live viewers during the 2016 election cycle with his portrayal of Democratic primary candidate Bernie Sanders, revealed Wednesday that they are actually related._


by 

[Aric Jenkins](https://time.com/author/aric-jenkins/)


## Aric Jenkins


Oct 5, 2017 12:52 AM UTC

by 

[Aric Jenkins](https://time.com/author/aric-jenkins/)


## Aric Jenkins


Oct 5, 2017 12:52 AM UTC

In case you missed it: [Bernie Sanders](http://time.com/4945184/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-book/) and [Larry David](http://time.com/4931060/larry-david-curb-your-enthusiasm/) are cousins. Seriously.

The familial connection was revealed Tuesday night in the fourth season premiere of PBS’ _Finding Your Roots_. By the looks of it, both are delighted to share a genetic bond.

In the episode, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. gives each men a book that has photos of a distant cousin. “I hope it’s a good athlete,” David says.

The _Curb Your Enthusiasm_ star then opens the book and sees a photo of Sanders, prompting a shout of “What the hell!”

The show then cuts to the reaction of the [Vermont Senator](http://time.com/4943341/why-bernie-sanders-health-care-bill-is-a-risk/), who rocks back in his chair and says, “You’re kidding!” He adds, “Oh my God! That is unbelievable. It’s true?” between a fit of laughter.

After getting over the initial shock, David says, “That is amazing. All right, cousin Bernie,” with a wide grin.

The connection is even more astounding given that [David has played Sanders in multiple episodes of _Saturday Night Live_](http://time.com/4211061/bernie-sanders-larry-david-saturday-night-live/) throughout the 2016 election cycle.

Sanders acknowledged his newfound cousin’s knack for impersonating him. “People say to me, you know they talk about Larry David, and I say he does a better Bernie Sanders than I do,” the senator says during the episode.


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