Is John carpenter related to Karen carpenter?

No, John Carpenter and Karen Carpenter are not related. They share the same last name, but they are not family.

* John Carpenter is a renowned film director, known for movies like "Halloween," "The Thing," and "Escape from New York."

* Karen Carpenter was a singer and drummer, best known as part of the musical duo The Carpenters with her brother Richard Carpenter.

Their last name is likely a coincidence, and they are unrelated.