The venerable former first lady (and now presidential Democratic candidate) is “thrilled” that she could possibly be related to Angelina Jolie and Madonna – reportedly two of her distant cousins from a recent genealogy study. Hilary Clinton told Access Hollywood,

“I have no idea whether there is any truth to it or not, but they’re both strong independent women. They also have been very quick to give back to charities and humanitarian causes, so it would be an honor to be related to them.”

Wow! What a wonderful thing to say! I’m sure Angelina Jolie (and also Madonna) are smiling ear to ear with her compliment =) Earlier, Barack Obama (Mrs. Clinton’s contender) has spoken out about being related to Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie‘s current partner. Read all about it HERE.