Here's Exactly How Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid Are Kinda, Sorta, Maybe Related

Updated on March 30, 2016 at 5:30 PM

Sure, it's a stretch, but Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are related . . . kinda. In short, their connection includes a few marriages, divorces, and one key player, aka David Foster. But while their official title is a tad connfusing — ex-stepsisters? ex-ex-stepsisters? — one thing's for sure: these two are a stunning set of BFFs.

Read on for the full breakdown, then watch Gigi explain it in her own words. We get it now. Maybe.

Gigi's Mom, Yolanda, Was Married to David Foster

Which Made David Gigi's Stepdad

David Was Once Married to Linda Thompson, aka the Mother of Brody and Brandon Jenner

That Made David Brody and Brandon's Stepdad as Well

Caitlyn Jenner Is Their Dad

She Was Married to Linda Back in the '80s

Fun fact: Linda was also Elvis Presley's partner in the '70s. So maybe there's a connection there, too?!

And We All Know That Caitlyn Jenner Is Kendall Jenner's Dad

And Brody and Brandon Are Kendall and Kylie's Stepbrothers

And since they were David's stepsons at one point, they're Gigi's step-step-brother. Or something like that.

Which Makes Kendall and Gigi . . . Best Friends

Or, like, step-step-step-sisters. Either way, the connection's still pretty weird, proving that the world of Hollywood's actually pretty small!