Well, well, well. Let me guess: 2025 awards season has started and now that actors Adrien Brody and Adam Brody are simultaneously racking up nominations you finally have to learn the difference between them? You’ve come to the right place.
Below I’ve compiled an FAQ that should, once and for all, clear up any confusion about these talented Jewish actors. You and your Jewish mother are welcome.
Frequently asked questions about Adrien Brody and Adam Brody:
Q: Are Adrien Brody and Adam Brody the same man?
A: Despite common misconceptions, Adrien Brody and Adam Brody are not the same man.
Q: Are Adrien Brody and Adam Brody brothers?
A: No. Adrien Brody’s parents are Sylvia Plachy and Elliot Brody. Adam Brody’s parents are Mark Brody and Valerie Siefman.
Q: Are Adrien Brody and Adam Brody related at all?
A: No and yes. To the best of my knowledge, Adrien Brody and Adam Brody are not directly related. However, a study from 2014 suggests that all Ashkenazi Jews are at least 30th cousins or closer. As Adrien Brody and Adam Brody are both Jews of Ashkenazi descent, they are at least very, very distantly related.
Q: Are Adrien Brody and Adam Brody Jewish?
A: Yes, Adrien Brody and Adam Brody are both Jewish. Adrien’s father has Polish Jewish ancestry and his mother has Czech Jewish ancestry. Adam’s parents are Russian and Polish Jewish. Neither Adam nor Adrien were raised particularly religiously, though Adam did have a bar mitzvah.
Q: Was Adrien Brody or Adam Brody in “The Pianist”?
A: Adrien Brody was in “The Pianist.”
Q: Was Adrien Brody or Adam Brody in “The O.C.”?
A: Adam Brody was in “The O.C.”
Q: Was Adrien Brody or Adam Brody in “The Brutalist”?
A: Adrien Brody was in “The Brutalist.”
Q: Was Adrien Brody or Adam Brody in “Nobody Wants This”?
A: Adam Brody was in “Nobody Wants This.”
Q: Was Adrien Brody or Adam Brody in “Entourage”?
A: You’re thinking of Adrian Grenier.
Q: Which one is the hot one?
A: They’re both hot in special and unique ways.
Q: What do you think about Adrien Brody and Adam Brody in their respective roles?
A: Adrien Brody could do “Nobody Wants This,” but Adam Brody could not do “The Brutalist.”
Q: I can’t be the only one who’s gotten Adrien Brody and Adam Brody confused, right?
A: In October 2024, Kim Kardashian mistakenly tagged Adrien Brody on Instagram when praising “Nobody Wants This.” (Adam Brody does not have an Instagram account.) So no, you are not the only one to confuse Adrien and Adam Brody and admitting your mistake is very brave.
