Angelina Jolie and Aishwarya Rai, among the most beautiful women in the world, have always been compared because of their looks. Now they are both back in the news for a different reason. They are being looked at as possible cousins, or at least having a common ancestor. Why? Because of the blue color of their eyes.
The Journal of Human Genetics reports that scientists studying eye color at the University of Copenhagen have found that more than 99.5 per cent of blue-eyed people who volunteered to have their DNA analyzed have the same tiny mutation in the gene that determines the color of the iris. The study suggests that the mutation originated in just one person who evidently became the ancestor of all blue-eyed people.
According to this new study, all people with blue eyes can trace their ancestry back to one person who probably lived about 10,000 years ago in the Black Sea region.
As quoted in the UK based publication, The Independent, “Hans Eiberg of the University of Copenhagen said that brown is the “default” color for human eyes which results from a build-up of the dark skin pigment, melanin. However, in northern Europe a mutation arose that disrupted melanin production in the iris and caused the eye color to turn blue.”
The Independent also reports that Professor Eiberg had analyzed the DNA of about 800 people with blue eyes, ranging from fair-skinned, blond-haired Scandinavians to dark-skinned, blue-eyed people living in Turkey and Jordan. “All of them, apart from possibly one exception, had exactly the same DNA sequence in the region of the OCA2 gene. This to me indicates very strongly that there must have been a single, common ancestor of all these people,” he said.
At a public gathering, Aishwarya Rai when asked about this new relationship, is reported by the website “Andhra Café” to have said, “This is crazy.” The surprised actress is reported to have broken into peals of laughter.
Sounds amusing, but, look at the similarities–the same DNA sequence, blue eyes, vying to be the most beautiful woman in the world, center of media attention, and both proficient actresses. You never know!
–written by Visi Tilak
posted March 1, 2008 at 10:02 am
What a fraud. You don’t need a million dollars to spread ‘good will’. Mother Teresa was poor until the day she died. BY CHOICE. She was the closest thing we ever had to an angel. By far, the closest in any public figure. She wasn’t on TV doing prime time interviews or making movies. She never once tried to CASH IN on her image. Still, she was known worldwide for her incredible heart and the cause she stood for. She spent her entire life helping the less fortunate. SHE GAVE EVERYTHING AND KEPT NOTHING. She died in 1998 after 70 YEARS OF GOOD WILL. Now, every celebrity on the planet wants to take her place FOR THE CAMERA. They do so without living up to her standard. Instead, they focus heavily on PR. Dumbing down their own fan base and getting richer in the process. GOOD WILL HAS BECOME BIG BUSINESS. ITS A SHAM. NOTHING BUT TAX DEDUCTABLE PR CRAP. THERE WILL NEVER BE WORLD PEACE OR PROSPERITY WITHOUT A REASONABLE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH AND RESOURCES. NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. GREED KILLS. IT WILL BE OUR DOWNFALL.
posted March 1, 2008 at 11:09 am
Don’t believe one optimistic word from any public figure about the economy or humanity in general. They are all part of the problem. Its like a game of Monopoly. In America, the richest 1% now hold 1/2 OF ALL UNITED STATES WEALTH. Unlike ‘lesser’ estimates, this includes all stocks, bonds, cash, and material assets held by America’s richest 1%. Even Oprah acknowledged that it was at about 50% in 2006. Naturally, she put her own ‘humanitarian’ spin on it. Calling attention to her own ‘good will’. WHAT A HYPOCRITE. THE RICHEST 1% HAVE LITERALLY MADE WORLD PROSPERITY ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE. Don’t fall for any of their ‘humanitarian’ CRAP. ITS A SHAM. THESE PEOPLE ARE CAUSING THE SAME PROBLEMS THEY PRETEND TO CARE ABOUT. Ask any professor of economics. Money does not grow on trees. The government can’t just print up more on a whim. At any given time, there is a relative limit to the wealth within ANY economy of ANY size. So when too much wealth accumulates at the top, the middle class slip further into debt and the lower class further into poverty. A similar rule applies worldwide. The world’s richest 1% now own over 40% of ALL WORLD WEALTH. This is EVEN AFTER you account for all of this ‘good will’ ‘humanitarian’ BS from celebrities and executives. ITS A SHAM. As they get richer and richer, less wealth is left circulating beneath them. This is the single greatest underlying cause for the current US recession. The middle class can no longer afford to sustain their share of the economy. Their wealth has been gradually transfered to the richest 1%. One way or another, we suffer because of their incredible greed. We are talking about TRILLIONS of dollars. Transfered FROM US TO THEM. Over a period of about 27 years. Thats Reaganomics for you. The wealth does not ‘trickle down’ as we were told it would. It just accumulates at the top. Shrinking the middle class and expanding the lower class. Causing a domino effect of socio-economic problems. But the rich will never stop. They will never settle for a reasonable share of ANYTHING. They will do whatever it takes to get even richer. Leaving even less of the pie for the other 99% of us to share. At the same time, they throw back a few tax deductable crumbs and call themselves ‘humanitarians’. IT CAN’T WORK THIS WAY. Any ‘humanitarian’ progress made in one area will be lost in another. EVERY SINGLE TIME. IT ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT WORK THIS WAY. This is going to end just like a game of Monopoly. The current US recession will drag on for years and lead into the worst US depression of all time. The richest 1% will live like royalty while the rest of us fight over jobs, food, and gasoline. Crime, poverty, and suicide will skyrocket. So don’t fall for all of this PR CRAP from Hollywood, Pro Sports, and Wall Street. ITS A SHAM. Remember: They are filthy rich EVEN AFTER their tax deductable contributions. Greedy pigs. Now, we are headed for the worst economic and cultural crisis of all time. SEND A “THANK YOU” NOTE TO YOUR FAVORITE MILLIONAIRE. ITS THEIR FAULT. I’m not discounting other factors like China, sub-prime, or gas prices. But all of those factors combined still pale in comparison to that HUGE transfer of wealth to the rich. Anyway, those other factors are all related and further aggrivated because of GREED. If it weren’t for the OBSCENE distribution of wealth within our country, there never would have been such a market for sub-prime to begin with. Which by the way, was another trick whipped up by greedy bankers and executives. IT MAKES THEM RICHER. The credit industry has been ENDORSED by people like Oprah, Ellen, Dr Phil, and many other celebrities. IT MAKES THEM RICHER. Now, there are commercial ties between nearly every industry and every public figure. IT MAKES THEM RICHER. So don’t fall for their ‘good will’ BS. ITS A LIE. If you fall for it, then you’re a fool. If you see any real difference between the moral character of a celebrity, politician, attorney, or executive, then you’re a fool. WAKE UP PEOPLE. ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. The 1% club will always say or do whatever it takes to get as rich as possible. Without the slightest regard for anything or anyone but themselves. Vioxx. Their idea. Sub-prime. Their idea. NAFTA. Their idea. Outsourcing. Their idea. The commercial lobbyist. Their idea. The multi-million dollar lawsuit. Their idea. $200 cell phone bills. Their idea. $200 basketball shoes. Their idea. $30 late fees. Their idea. $30 NSF fees. Their idea. $20 DVDs. Their idea. Subliminal advertising. Their idea. The MASSIVE campaign to turn every American into a brainwashed credit card, pharmaceutical, love-sick, celebrity junkie. Their idea. All of which concentrate the world’s wealth and resources and wreak havok on society. All of which have been CREATED AND ENDORSED by celebrities, athletes, and executives. IT MAKES THEM RICHER. So don’t fall for their ‘ good will’ ‘humanitarian’ BS. ITS A SHAM. NOTHING BUT TAX DEDUCTABLE PR CRAP. Bottom line: The richest 1% will soon tank the largest economy in the world. It will be like nothing we’ve ever seen before. and thats just the beginning. Greed will eventually tank every major economy in the world. Causing millions to suffer and die. Oprah, Angelina, Brad, Bono, and Bill are not part of the solution. They are part of the problem. EXTREME WEALTH HAS MADE WORLD PROSPERITY ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE. WITHOUT WORLD PROSPERITY, THERE WILL NEVER BE WORLD PEACE OR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE. GREED KILLS. IT WILL BE OUR DOWNFALL. Of course, the rich will throw a fit and call me a madman. Of course, their ignorant fans will do the same. You have to expect that. But I speak the truth. If you don’t believe me, then copy this entry and run it by any professor of economics or socio-economics. Then tell a friend. Call the local radio station. Re-post this entry or put it in your own words. Be one of the first to predict the worst economic and cultural crisis of all time and explain its cause. WE ARE IN BIG TROUBLE.
posted March 3, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I thought the article was about science of DNA, and heredity…anybody interested in that?
posted March 3, 2008 at 4:55 pm
I believe we are all related…..
after all we are made of really dirt and water after all
when we die don’t we just turn back into dirt from dehydration.
Blue eyed when born, hazel, brown, black eyes….still one thing
Eyes and we are all the same…eat, sleep, drink, if cut we bleed blood
why do you bleed anything else or of a different color? Let’s hear about that.
posted March 19, 2008 at 10:51 am
Hey E. Right you are, in that we all bleed the same. My blood is red, as is yours.
I hope we have another life after this one, though. I know our bodies go back to dust but I believe in eternity… I hope to spend eternity in Heave.
Best Wishes to all.
– Tess
posted May 19, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Ohh well I personally believe that this might be a true fact since having a blue eye color especially with no ancestors who had a blue eye color is a result of a tiny mutation. That being said, the mutation could’ve taken place inside the womb when both these women were being born. The blue eyed people are related and might have a common ancestor but the mutation could be a result of anything. It would be absolutely shocking to know that they are for real long lost cousins but who cares. I am more interested in the scientific aspect of it.
posted October 28, 2008 at 11:54 pm
how could ASH TRASH BE COMPARED TO ICONIC ANGELINE JOLIE!SO FORGET IT, ASH IS ARTIFICIAL AND ANGY BABY IS REAL FOR SURE!
posted December 16, 2008 at 2:21 am
angelina looks biracial or mulatto she looks mixed she has very exotic features those two look nothing alike defenitley not hindu ancestry
posted January 7, 2009 at 3:24 am
Angelina is a celebrity but she always keeps it real.Sure they look similiar but they cannot be compared.Angelina helps ppl across the world,what has Ash eva done 4 India.Ash probably has blue eyes because one of ancestors were raped by someone who was caucation.
posted March 7, 2009 at 6:47 am
I love both of them as celebs. I dont think they should be compared. They r both pretty in differents ways.
posted May 16, 2009 at 8:00 am
Angelina exotic?What about Aishwarya??She is more exotic my far!There is no rival for Aishwarya yet on this planet,sorry!Put a picture with Aish ,too for the people to compare better!By the way,wear a good pair of classes in case things are not obvious for you!
posted May 16, 2009 at 8:02 am
sorry,a pair of “glasses”,ha ,ha ,ha !
posted June 10, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I vote for Aish cause I saw her without make up and this woman looks even better.She really doesn’t need make up or anything.She’ll always be gorgeous and REAL.Forever my number one.
posted June 16, 2009 at 2:35 am
heyyyyyyy u all appreciating jolie donna know tat angelina is artificial beauty coz she did surgery all over her face.but aish not at all
.so i think 1st rank goes to aish
posted August 28, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Angelina never had surgery. Her and Ash are both natural beauties and should be appreciated as such.
Also, true needs to calm down. There is nothing to be accomplished by posting hateful walls of text.
posted January 25, 2010 at 6:01 pm
ash has beautiful eyes & striking features .
she`s a real natural beauty .
not saying jolie isn`t .
but she`s had surgery
^ FAKE
she is really pretty
but in my opinion ash wins – hands down (:
posted September 8, 2010 at 7:16 pm
You fools!. Aish does not have blue, green or hazel eyes. Her eyes are brown.