Are Gaten Matarazzo and Milly Shapiro Related? the Truth Behind the Viral Rumor
By Alexander Ross
Untangling the genealogical record settles the issue immediately. Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III was born on September 8, 2002, in New London, Connecticut, and raised in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. His parents, Gaten Matarazzo Sr. and Heather Matarazzo (no relation to the indie actress of the same name), raised him alongside an older sister, Sabrina, and a younger brother, Carmen. Both siblings have acted in commercials, establishing the real Matarazzo family circle.
Amelia "Milly" Shapiro was born on July 16, 2002, in Tampa, Florida, to business executives Eric and Michelle Shapiro. She grew up with an older sister, Abigail Shapiro, who is also an accomplished performer. Milly and Abigail frequently collaborate, performing cabaret showcases under the moniker "The Shapiro Sisters" and releasing an album together titled Live Out Loud: Live at 54 Below. Geographically, genealogically, and historically, the two families have never crossed paths.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
