Is Montana Jordan related to Patrick Swayze? The star of 'Young Sheldon' was born in Texas — just like the star of 'Dirty Dancing.'
In 2017, Montana Jordan joined the cast of Young Sheldon as Sheldon's older brother, Georgie. The show brought him international recognition, and with it, a range of fan theories concerning his personal life.
Montana's acting chops and strong looks led many to wonder about whether he is related to Patrick Swayze.
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So, what's the deal? Do they belong to the same family? Surprisingly enough, both hail from Texas. Could this mean they are related? We've got the scoop on their relationship.
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So, is Montana Jordan related to Patrick Swayze?
Montana's portrayal of the bullish Georgie earned him raving reviews from critics and fans alike. What's more, his facial features are uncannily similar to that of the late Patrick Swayze — which led many to wonder about whether the two might be related by blood.
Montana was born on March 8, 2003, in Longview, Texas, as the youngest of three siblings.
Patrick, on the other hand, was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. He continued to live in the state up until 1972, when he moved to New York to attend classes at the Harkness Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet School. During the later stages of his career, he also purchased a house in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., and the "Rancho Bizarro" in Sylmar, Los Angeles, Calif.
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It's perhaps safe to say that it's unlikely that Montana and Patrick would have met at any point in Texas — as Patrick passed away on Sept. 14, 2009, when Montana was around six years old.
What's more, there are no records available that would indicate that the actors are related. It's probable that Montana and Patrick just happen to look similar, even though they don't come from the same family.
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Patrick and his wife of 34 years, Lisa Niemi, didn't have any children. However, he did have four siblings, Don, Sean, Bambi, and Vicky Lynn — who, more likely than not, have no ties with Montana's parents, Kelli Pieratt Smith and Tony Jordan.
The outfits Montana wears on 'Young Sheldon' might have been inspired by Patrick's trademark style.
On Young Sheldon, Montana plays Georgie, an incredibly confident kid who's not afraid to pull a few tricks on his younger siblings. To fit in with the nostalgia-tainted aesthetic of the show — Young Sheldon is set in the 1980s and early 1990s — the teen often wears costumes that were clearly inspired by some of Patrick's go-to looks.
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The legendary actor and dancer would frequently pair denim or leather jackets with crew neck shirts and high waist jeans. Arguably, the simple looks would help draw even more attention to his trademark mullet — which isn't all that dissimilar to the hairstyle Montana is rocking on Young Sheldon.
Although Montana might not be related to Patrick by blood, there's a chance that he will enjoy similar success as his doppelgänger did.
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Patrick's career started to take off with the 1983 The Renegades, and it was the 1987 Dirty Dancing that earned him international fame. He enjoyed immense popularity throughout the next two decades, featuring in cult-classic movies like the 1990 Ghost or the 2001 Donnie Darko.
Montana only decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry a few years ago — and there's plenty of time for him to catch up to Patrick's resume.
Does Montana Jordan have a daughter?
While Montana seems to have taken a break from acting, many people are suggesting he has shifted his focus to something more important — a daughter. If you were to scroll through Montana's Instagram page, you'll find several pictures of him and a young child, but it isn't his daughter. Instead, the little girl featured in many of Montana's photos is his niece (remember, he is the youngest of three children).
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What is Montana Jordan doing now?
Montana appears to be spending his days outdoors and with his girlfriend, Jenna. Photos of the two began surfacing online in November 2022, so we're assuming they became a pair sometime around then. One of her more recent posts shows the two grabbing a bite to eat in March 2023. Another post from June 2023 shows the pair embracing each other in front of a beautiful white lace backdrop.
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Although Montana doesn't appear to be working on any new projects in 2023, he definitely seems to be enjoying life and all that it has to offer. Fans can't wait to see what his next project is when he's ready.
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