Most of you will recognize the celebrities in this article for their roles in films, TV series, performing live on the biggest stages or strutting their goods down the runway.
What might have slipped under your radar, is that Just like Prince, many superstars have followed in the footsteps of their talented and famous parents. We invite you to test your knowledge of your favorite superstars, and we guarantee to surprise and reveal with unknown related celebs.
Rashida Jones
Parent: Quincy Jones
Rashida Jones is an actress, singer, comic book author, screenwriter and film producer. You may recognize her as Ann Perkins from the famous comedy, "Parks and Recreation".
Her father Quincy Jones is one of the most well known music producers in the industry, if not even more so known as a legend. Rashida Jones can surely be considered as one Hollywood royalty, as her father is Quincy Jones and her mother is Peggy Lipton. She claims to be grateful for everything she has, even though she made a bizarre comment on her parents appearing in her TBS show "Angie Tribeca", while promoting this satirical comedy series at a TCA panel, in early 2016. Talent runs well in the Jones bloodline as you can see.
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Georgia May Jagger
Parent: Mick Jagger
English singer and songwriter Mick Jagger is best known as the lead singer and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. His beautiful daughter, Georgia May, did not follow the shadows of her father in terms of music, but she did follow in his success.
In 2012, Georgia May took part in the Summer Olympics closing ceremony along side Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lily Donaldson, representing British fashion. . Although Mr. Jagger is seen as one of the coolest rock'n'roll personalities in history, his daughter, Georgia May claims that he's not an interesting character and that she often feels embarrassed by some of his public actions. So, it's definitely one thing to see him appearing and performing live when he's at his best, and another to live with him and see what kind of person he is behind the scene and in personal life.
Lily-Rose Melody Depp
Parents: Johnny Depp & Vanessa Paradis
Having two beautiful parents makes for one gorgeous modeling daughter,Lily-Rose Melody Depp. While Johnny is an actor, Vanessa is a successful singer, actress, and model, so we can see where Lily-Rose got her runway skills from.
Depp said that having children has given him a real perspective of life and everything around it. He says that he really enjoys parenthood and that his kids are the most important thing for him. After Lily was hospitalized at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, Depp visited the hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. He spent hours hanging out with children, and has donated 1 million pounds in gratitude for his daughter’s recovery.
Colin Hanks
Parent: Tom Hanks
If there were a movie starring Tom Hanks going back in time, his son Colin would instantly succeed in playing him in the film. Colin is more well known for his role on the new television show, "Fargo", which has garnered him much success.
Colin stated that he is in good relations with his father, he thinks that there are no reasons to disrespect your parents after they divorce. It is known that Colin has a good relationship with his stepmother Rita Wilson. Both Colin and Tom are huge music buffs, they created a special connection because of their passion, Colin once stated that his dad “only likes music if it sounds like it was recorded between 1961 and 1965.” so he has to educate him on more contemporary stuff.
Emma Roberts
Parent: Eric Roberts
Acting obviously runs in this family as Emma is not only the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, but also the niece of Julia Roberts. Eric Roberts has received many awards for his work in the film industry.
Emma has acted in many television shows on Nickelodeon as a child, and furthered her career in movies. A few years ago, Emma began to pursue a degree and put her career aside, but ultimately made the right decision to return and deliver her talents to our eyes. Eric Roberts defended his daughter after the domestic dispute that she had with her boyfriend Evan Peters. Eric said that arguments are always a part of relationships, grownups have misunderstandings and that is totally normal.
Jessica Capshaw
Parent: Kate Capshaw
Although less known, Kate Capshaw can still be recognized, but only by few. When you see Jessica, you instantly see the lesbian hottie from "Grey's Anatomy", and you're instantly reminded of her constant drama with her ex-wife (sorry to spoil it) Callie.
One could claim that Dr. Robbins is probably one of the best characters on the show, in my honest opinion. The Capshaw family has moved to New York to pursue Kate’s modeling career. Jessica’s parents divorced when she was really young and Jessica got involved with the new glamorous world her mother was in. Her mother married Steven Spielberg when she was 15. Jessica Capshaw married Christopher Gavigan on May 22, 2004, and they have four children together.
Ben Stiller
Parent: Anne Meara & Jerry Stiller
Everyone knows Ben Stiller, but few millennial know his father Jerry Stiller. Both are equally hilarious actors, but it is obvious that Ben inherited his skills from his father.
Both donate their time to making people laugh until they cry, they succeed at this amazingly. Ben and Jerry both starred together in "Zoolander 2". Talk about double the Stiller trouble. Ben and Jerry also costarred in couple of other movies such as "Heavyweights”, “Hot Pursuit” and “The Heartbreak Kid”. Both actors said that they really enjoyed shooting with each other, not a lot of parents and kids have the opportunity to work together, especially in something that makes other people happy. That’s why Jerry is really proud of his kids, especially Ben who followed his steps and started acting.
Bryce Dallas Howard
Parent: Ron Howard
Bryce Dallas, a beautiful red haired American actress, filmmaker, and writer. Her father is the legendary film director Ron Howard. To most of us Bryce became more recognizable after her role as Victoria in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010", and her career expanded beyond this as well.
Through her father, her grandparents are Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard, who are also actors. All of the Howard children were raised in a way where show business does not affect their lives at all. Their parents tried to encourage them not to watch a lot of television but to enjoy and partake in outdoor activities. At the age of 7, however, she appeared as an extra in one of her father’s movies.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Parent: Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh
Jamie Lee Curtis is a great actress with such a young spirit and a witty sense of humor. It's hard to recognize her parents as they are both actors from decades ago, but obviously she is carrying the torch of her skilled mom and dad.
Jamie Lee Curtis was born in Santa Monica, California to actress Janet Leigh and actor Tony Curtis. Both of her paternal and maternal grandparents were European immigrants. Jamie Lee Curtis's parents divorced in 1962, after which her mother married Robert Brandt. Curtis says that her father is a humble man; he never showed them his acting parts when Jamie and her siblings were young. She has very pleasant memories of meeting Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and Nicole Kidman on set.
Lily Collins
Parent: Phil Colline
Lily Collins, or Snow White as we know her from “Mirror Mirror" may not have followed the footsteps of her father, Phil in a career in music, but she definitely has made a name for herself in Hollywood.
Although she may not be a character in Tarzan, she will still always be in her father's heart. She claims that her talent comes from both of her parents. It was difficult to maintain a good relationship with her father, but even though they live far away from each other they managed to have an awesome, friendly connection. Phil always supports everything his daughter does and Lily claims that she is very proud of her father too. Collins claims that she managed to build her own career in acting without the help of her ultra-famous father.
Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine
Parent: Robert Pine
Like father like son, Chris Whitelaw and Robert Pines both share a name in acting. We all remember Robert Pine as Sergeant Joseph Getraer on "CHiP". On July 14, 2016, Chris was nominated for an Emmy Award in "Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance" for his role on the series SuperMansion.
Both are equally talented, and equally handsome. Chris tried to avoid following the acting footsteps of his parents, but he couldn’t deny his ability and talent, so he took a shot and built a career. Chris is proud of his path; he never had any help when it comes to acting and getting roles, so he never wanted his parents help in achieving what he planned. What a way to do it!
Michael Krik Douglas
Parent: Kirk Douglas
Michael Douglas is the son of famous Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, and husband of Catherine Zeta-Jones. He has had an amazing career in acting, but also in political activism in which he loans most of his time to.
His passion is so intense that he might as well give up acting to become a lawyer or attorney for a non-governmental organization! Michael remembers his father being a ladies man, the reason his parents had a divorce when Michael was 7 years old. Michael and his brother always enjoyed visiting their father in California; they spent time at his house in Palm Springs where they met people such as Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra and Tony Curtis. Douglas says that his dad was a film star first, father second.
Dakota Mayi Johnson
Parent: Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith
Why only have one famous parent when you can inherit the golden genes from two? Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith are both critically acclaimed actors that have been in the spotlight once too many times.
She also had Antonio Banderas as her stepfather for a period of time. She has six half siblings, two on her mother’s side and four on her father’s. Dakota started her career on a short-lived TV comedy "Ben and Kate". In 2015, Dakota played Anastasia in the chick flick, "50 Shades of Grey" in which her parents had the pride and joy of seeing her get spanked and whipped by the sick and twisted Christian Grey. In the long run, it’s all for the sake of the career eh?
Robert Downey Jr
Parent:Robert Downey Sr
Robert Downey Jr. treads the same track as his father in Hollywood. He has encountered many self-inflicted inconveniences with the law which gave his father a lot of shame in the industry.
He struggled with drugs from 1996 to 2001, his serious problem with drug addiction lead to arrests and rehab visits. Following rehab and reconciliation, Robert Downey Jr. had recovered his name and sealed the wound he left for his father, Robert Downey Sr. His son changing his life and turning it around was Downey Sr.’s highlight moment he says. Downey Sr. always points out that his relationship with his son is awesome since he is sober; they joke around all the time and have that special father-son connection.
Ashley Judd
Parent: Naomi Judd
Ashley Judd is more well known for her political activism, but is still one part of a triangle of powerful Judd women. Her mother Naomi is a famous country singer, and her sister stars in a band with her called "The Judds".
Women power is definitely present in this beautiful crew of girls. Ashley spent most of her childhood in Kentucky where she was born, since her parents divorced in 1972 and her mother started getting popular in early 1980’s, she lived a difficult life. Being surrounded with strong and independent women helped Ashley with building her own career. She appeared in many movies and TV shows. Judd is a Christian and she dedicates a lot of her free time to humanitarian work.
Angelina Jolie
Parent: Jon Voight
Before Angelina Jolie began an iconic acting career, she was simply the beautiful daughter of Jon Voight, Academy Award winner and 4 Golden Globe Awards winner. Now, Angelina Jolie has become a legend in Hollywood, and a force to be reckoned with.
Although she and her father are not in touch, she still shares the connection of talent and dedication to her work like he does, and this is something that is undeniable. Their unhealthy relationship comes from the fact that Angelina’s father cheated on her mother and left the family. Angelina’s brother shares her opinion about their father. Jolie says that she is trying her best to raise her children right, just like her mother raised her and her brother.
Allison Williams
Parent: Brian Williams
If any of you are obsessed as I am with the show "Girls", then you would immediately recognize Allison Williams and cringe at the thought of her most intolerable character, Marnie.
Obviously credit is due because when someone's character pisses you off, you know they are doing a great job. Now obviously, her character Marnie is more inflaming like her father Brian Williams, as he is well known for his controversial coverings of the Iraq War. So in this situation, it’s not like daughter and father, but more so a case of Marnie resembling her dad. When her dad was suspended without pay from NBC she stepped up to defend him, claiming that he is a good man, a good father and a good journalist.
Charlie Sheen
Parent: Martin Sheen
So, we all know Charlie Sheen. We even recognize his father due to the same exact face, and also his role in "Apocalypse Now". Both Martin and Charlie are very successful actors, having starred in many different television shows and succeeding at making us all laugh until we cry.
The only difference between the both of their careers is that Charlie has become more notorious in previous years for his encounters with the law due to drugs, alcohol, and disorderly conduct. Marin fully supported his son Charlie when he spoke out about the fact that he is HIV positive. He says that his son needs all of his support and love he can get. Sheen pointed out the bravery his son showed while he was discovering some of his deepest and darkest secrets about himself.
Amanda Plummer
Parent: Christopher Plummer
Actress Amanda Plummer is best known for her work as the Stage Actress as well as starring in the "Hunger Games". Amanda is the daughter of Christopher Plummer who recently starred as Leo Tolstoy in "The Last Station". Amanda is an only child of actors Christopher Plummer and Tammy Grimes.
She appeared in many movies throughout 1980’s and 1990’s. Plummer rarely saw her father when she was a child, but instead she watched all of his movies. She also says that her complicated life helped her with her acting ability. Amanda is well known for the fact that she can perform and play some of the most difficult and odd roles. Her parents are both Tony winners, Amanda managed to get a Tony herself in 1982.
Scott Caan
Parent: James Caan
Scott Caan is an actor, hip-hop musician and dancer. James Caan, Scott's father, is known for playing Sonny Corleone in the legendary movie, "The Godfather", earning him an Academy Award Nomination. Not only does talent run in the bloodline, but also gorgeous sex appeal.
Scott is close with his father and they try to spend as much as time they can together. James went from coaching his sons little league teams to fully supporting his hip hop career. They share the love for the rodeo rides also, although Scott claims that his father was way better than him. Caan says that he loves his father’s role in “The Godfather” and that he is really proud of him for that amazing performance.
Sofia Coppola
Parent: Francis Ford Coppola
Another child of a great director is Sofia Coppola. Francis Ford Cappola is the mastermind behind the legendary "The Godfather". As we said good things come in pairs, Sofia won an Academy Award for "Lost in Translation", obtaining both a proud father, and a daughter who should be beyond proud of herself.
Sofia’s father Francis enrolled her in all 3 parts of “The Godfather”. She admits that she never truly understood the whole fuss about the trilogy but she has a lot of respect for it. Her father supported her when she got into film-making and Sofia directed really good movies that the audiences all around the world still love. Coppola thinks that her success has a lot to do with the fact that she didn’t grow up in Hollywood and that her parents are living happily together ever since they got married.
Abby Elliott
Parent: Chris Elliott
Abby Elliott is best known for her four seasons (2008–2012) as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Now, I don't know about any of you, but she has truly made me laugh until I cried a second Jordan River. Following in the footsteps of her father, Chris Elliot, and her grandfather Bob Elliott, she was the first third-generation cast member on SNL.
The SNL bond helped with Abby getting really close to her father. Chris said that he couldn’t be more proud of his daughter and everything she achieved. Abby is married to Bill Kennedy who told a story about proposing her, and arranging everything for the moment, but before all that he asked her father Chris for her hand. Talking about good manners and father-daughter connections!
Gwyneth Paltrow
Parent: Blythe Danner
Gwyneth isn't only Blythe Danner’s daughter; she is also an Academy Award Winning actress! We all remember her mom from 'Meet the Parents' comedy. You could also recognize Blythe Danners from the hit show, "Will and Grace". Talk about talent and also surprise facts!
Blythe gave an interview on how she thinks that her daughter and her ex husband are the best example of how two divorced people should act, and that she is really proud of everything her daughter did. Gwyneth on the other hand talks about how much she learned from her mother, not only about acting, but about parenting also. They spend a lot of time together, so Blythe is one happy grandma since she gets to see her grandchildren that often.
Jennifer Aniston
Parent: John Aniston & Nancy Dow
John Aniston, a Greek-American actor, is best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". Nancy Dow was an American actress and model who appeared in a small group of films and television shows. Jennifer Aniston is an American actress, producer, and businesswoman.
Jennifer gained worldwide fame for playing Rachel Green on the popular TV show Friends (from 1994 until 2004). This role earned her a Prime-time Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. We obviously know Jennifer and love her guts. Jennifer described her father as a loving and caring person, but also hilarious and shy. Jennifer shows us that not all Hollywood stories end up tragically.
Stella McCartney
Parent: Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He gained international fame with the rock band the Beatles and will forever be a legend. His daughter, Stella McCarthney, is an English fashion designer.
At age 13, she designed her first jacket and three years later where she interned for Christian Lacroix and developed her first haute couture collection! Stella traveled the world with her parents and their group Wings, Paul talked about the name of the band and the origin of it, apparently the inspiration was drawn from Stella’s extremely difficult birth. Paul always wanted his kids to be humble so Stella and all of her siblings were attending public schools, in order to have a normal childhood.
Lily Allen
Parent: Keith Allen
Keith Howell Charles Allen is a Welsh actor, comedian, musician, singer-songwriter, artist, author, and television presenter. Lily Allen is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and television presenter. Her first mainstream single, "Smile", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in July 2006, but she is more well known for her ballsy single, "F*** You".
We all adore both of these talents, and it is an even better treat knowing they are related. Lily and her family were abandoned by Keith Allen when Lily was young. They moved across the country and she attended 13 different schools in that short period of time. Lily was the trouble kid since she was caught smoking and drinking on several occasions, but her talent and hard work made what she is today!
Lenny Kravitz
Parent: Roxie Roker
Roxie Albertha Roker was an American actress, best known for her role as Helen Willis on the CBS's The Jeffersons (1975–85), and was half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television! Roxie graduated from Harvard University where she met Lenny’s father Sy Kravitz, who was a television producer.
When his father left his mother Lenny was extremely mad at him, but his father told him that he is going to do the same thing when he gets older, as Lenny actually did. We've honestly always known that Lenny Kravitz is the famous parent of Zoe Kravitz, who is a famous actress and singer, but we never knew Lenny Kravitz had a famous mother. Talk about a talented bunch of Kravitz!
Miley Cyrus
Parent: Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus could never have an "Achy Breaky Heart" because he has such a beautifully and insane talented daughter Miley. Miley first started out as a teen idol, starring in the Disney Channel TV series Hannah Montana in 2006. Now she's more of a wrecking ball in Hollywood, surprising us with new trends and bizarre fashion expressions.
Miley says her father supports her, and that he doesn’t mind all the nudity and crazy topless pictures Miley loves to take. His philosophy is simple, he would rather have her shirtless and be a good person instead of the situation being other way around, which actually makes perfect sense. Either way, we both love Billy Ray, his mullet, and his beloved, crazy cool Miley.
Emily & Zooey Deschanel
Parent: Caleb & Mary Jo Deschanel
American film cinematographer and film/television director Joseph Caleb Deschanel has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography 5 times. His beautiful wife, Mary Jo Deschanel, is an American actress. With parents like that, its no surprise that Zooey & Emily turned out to be such great actresses.
It even came to surprise that Zooey has a whole family in the spotlight. Although Zoey stars on the hit show "New Girl", you could say in her family being a new girl is just absolutely irrelevant. Emily on the other hand is starring in a TV show called “Bones” where she plays a role of an anthropologist who has an outstanding brain. Reading through this article we read about talented families a lot, but Deschanel family is something else!
Alexander Skarsgård
Parent: Stellan Skarsgård
