While Stone's family tree was impressive, she's not the only celebrity with ties to Charlemagne. Richard Branson discovered he is a descendant of the "Father of Europe" in 2016.

Pop Culture Sharon Stone is stunned to learn she’s related to King Charlemagne in ‘Finding Your Roots' The actor couldn't hide her shock.

Actress Sharon Stone gasped with astonishment as she discovered she was related to Charlemagne on the upcoming Jan. 28 episode of “Finding Your Roots.” The famous actress couldn’t find the ...

Sharon Stone was left 'completely stunned' by the revelation that she is descended from Charlemagne – the former king who transformed Europe. During her appearance on PBS's show 'Finding Your ...

Sharon was lost for words when host Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed to Sharon: 'Charlemagne (the former king who transformed Europe) is your 38th great-grandfather. The first holy Roman Emperor.

Hollywood star Sharon Stone was left stunned after learning about her French royal ancestry and ties to a Roman emperor.

Sharon Stone learned she was related to King Charlemagne in Finding Your Roots. See her reaction.

As she sees the portrait of her distant ancestor, Stone gasps, grabbing her glasses to get a closer look, and says, "No!" "Charlemagne is your 38th great-grandfather," Gates tells her.

He was a mean dude." "Charlemagne was my grandfather," Stone repeats back, her shock not wearing off quite yet. Sharon Stone on 'Finding Your Roots'. PBS "Your 38th great-grandfather," Gates confirms.