Mark Wahlberg and Madonna were once famously linked to be dating. Despite their 12-year-old age gap, which made this rumored relationship weird and awkward. Although never confirmed, it was quite a goofy rumor. However, what makes this 10X more bizarre is that Wahlberg and Madonna are cousins! 

Meaning; that if the dating rumors are true, the two were having an incestuous relationship, which makes the rumored union truly cringe. This fact is quite obscure, which sheds light on the creepy and weird relationship the two ace celebrities were rumored to be having.

Mark Wahlberg And Madonna Are Cousins?

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is arguably one of the best leading stars in the film industry. He is a true Hollywood icon who made his acting debut in 1993 by appearing in the American thriller drama film The Substitute.

Wahlberg is a Hollywood heartthrob who has charmed millions of female fans with his charismatic personality.

Mark Wahlberg ventured into the entertainment industry as a rapper before becoming one of the highest-grossing actors in showbiz, whose films have reportedly grossed millions of dollars at the box office. In addition to his acting career, his dating life is quite fascinating. 

The Ted movie star has dated and linked with enough A-list celebs in the industry, and one of his weirdest dating rumors involves singing legend Madonna.

The Departed actor is no stranger; when it comes to stealing the spotlight. Wahlberg once allegedly dated Madonna, who happens to be 12 years older than the actor. However, according to reports, the two megastars are distant cousins, which makes their wild dating rumors even creepier.

Mark Wahlberg Claims He Nearly Lost A Major Role Because of Madonna

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg’s early days of his career in Hollywood have had their fair share of ups and downs, but he once claimed in an interview that he nearly lost his one breakthrough role because of his distant cousin Madonna.

Although their dating rumors back in the day were quite creepy, they reportedly had a controversial fight during an event.

According to People magazine reports, in 1993, Wahlberg and the Material Girl song hitmaker were invited as guest stars at a Hollywood party where the actor allegedly got involved in a fight with Madonna’s people.

Mark Wahlberg and Madonna

In a candid interview, Mark Wahlberg recalls the incident and claimed he nearly lost his breakthrough role in the 1994 movie Renaissance Man. He said,

“I almost didn’t get the part. I got into a fight at a party in LA with three guys and broke a guy’s nose. It was a few of Madonna’s people, so she called the f*cking cops on me. Told everybody this bullsh*t story that I was doing sh*t that I wasn’t.”

Wahlberg continued,

“Penny [Marshall, the producer] called me saying, What the f*ck did you do? but then she was like, f*ck that, I’m giving you the part anyway. After that experience, I was on set every day.

I wanted to know who was who and what they were doing. I became fascinated by it. I started shooting short films and making home movies. Then I did The Basketball Diaries. I felt like I’d found my niche. This was what I was meant to be doing.”

Despite his tumultuous history, Mark Wahlberg is now one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood who has starred in several big banner films.