3 American Horror Story Alums Who Are Now on This Is Us

Updated on March 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM

If you count both This Is Us and American Horror Story among your favorite shows, first of all you're in a very specific set of the population, but secondly, you may have noticed something. Three of the actors on the supersad family series have appeared on one or more seasons of FX's terrifying horror show. In addition, Sterling K. Brown (aka Randall) appeared on The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which is also created by Ryan Murphy. It's a twisted web!

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Denis O'Hare on This Is Us

O'Hare plays William's boyfriend on the NBC drama.

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Denis O'Hare on American Horror Story

He's also a mainstay on American Horror Story, having appeared on several seasons.

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Chrissy Metz on This Is Us

Metz found her breakout role playing Kate on This Is Us.

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Chrissy Metz on American Horror Story

You may not have put together that she starred on American Horror Story: Freak Show as Ima Wiggles!

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Alexandra Breckenridge on This Is Us

Meanwhile, Breckenridge is currently starring as Sophie, Kevin's ex.

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Alexandra Breckenridge on American Horror Story

Breckenridge has been on two seasons of American Horror Story, first as Moira O'Hare on season one, then as Kaylee on Coven.

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3 American Horror Story Alums Who Are Now on This Is Us

Denis O'Hare on This Is Us

Denis O'Hare on American Horror Story

Chrissy Metz on This Is Us

Chrissy Metz on American Horror Story

Alexandra Breckenridge on This Is Us

Alexandra Breckenridge on American Horror Story

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