The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game that illustrates how actors are connected through the films they've appeared in together. It suggests that any actor can be linked to Kevin Bacon within six steps, based on shared movie projects. This idea is rooted in the "small world" concept, showing that the entertainment industry is interconnected. For example, if an actress worked with Actor A, who starred in a film with Kevin Bacon, then she's connected to Kevin Bacon in two steps. The game highlights the tight-knit nature of Hollywood and the idea that everyone is just a few links apart.