I’m British, my sister’s American, I didn’t know she existed until 2 years ago – people call us ‘real life Parent Trap’
DISNEY’S remake of The Parent Trap left little girls all over the world wondering if they had a secret sister out there somewhere too.
The family film follows Lindsay Lohan in the roles of identical twins Annie James and Hallie Parker.
Separated at birth, the sisters miraculously meet at a summer camp and begin to hatch a wild plan.
Shockingly, a TV presenter and actress from the U.K, Heather Jayne, has revealed she has a similar story – finding out through a DNA test that she had a secret sister in the U.S.
Heather (@iamheatherjayne) shared their incredible tale in a video on TikTok.
In the clip, she says: “My sister and I, are the real life Parent Trap.
“Sisters growing up on opposite continents never knowing each other existed.”
In a later video, Heather goes into detail on the story of how the pair came to meet.
She told viewers: “Two years ago me and my sister never knew one another existed – she’s American living in Miami and I’m British and was living in London.
“She’s Jaydah, the Hallie Parker to me, Heather, Annie James.”
Heather quips that it makes their father Nick Parker, The Parent Trap patriarch who finds himself in a love triangle with high-maintenance girlfriend, Meredith Blake, and his daughters’ mother, Liz James Parker.
She even reveals the girls have their “own Meredith Blake” – but thankfully clarifies “we love our Meredith.”
Heather says her story begins with a secret kept by her mother: “My mum never told my dad she got pregnant with me, so he never knew I existed.”
In 2022, Heather decided to take a DNA test, inspired by a TikTok video she’d seen.
She said she wanted to know about her ancestry and ethnicity, but ended up finding out much more than she bargained for.
Not only did her results reveal her sister – but she also discovered she had brothers too.
Heather says in October 2022 she flew to Florida to meet her family for the first time, and she calls it the “best day of my life”.
DNA Tests: What You Need to Know
HERE'S everything you need to know about DNA tests...
Types of DNA Tests:
Ancestry Testing: Discover your genetic heritage and ancestral origins.
Paternity Testing: Confirm biological relationships.
Health Screening: Identify genetic predispositions to certain health conditions.
Steps to Get a DNA Test:
Determine the Purpose: Establish why you need the test.
Choose a Provider: Select a reputable laboratory or service.
Order the Kit: Purchase the appropriate DNA test kit.
Collect the Sample: Follow instructions to gather a cheek swab or saliva sample.
Send the Sample: Mail the sample to the laboratory using the provided packaging.
Await Results: Wait for a few weeks for the analysis.
Review the Results: Interpret the results and seek professional advice if necessary.
Considerations:
– Privacy: Ensure the provider has robust privacy policies.
– Accuracy: Verify the accuracy rate of the test.
– Cost: Be aware of the total cost, including any hidden fees.
– Support: Look for providers that offer customer support for interpreting results.
Since then, sisters Heather and Jaydah have grown close – sharing sweet snaps on Instagram.
Heather says: “Now we’ve got 30 years of making up for lost time”.
Viewers in the comments were touched by the incredible story.
One person said: “Amazing, absolutely love this.”
Oh my god, what a story.
TikTok user
While another agreed: “Love this.”