Famous Father: Tom Hanks
Known for: Forrest Gump and Sleepless in Seattle
An academy award winner, Tom Hanks has been in our favorite hits on the screen for years. Who could forget his heartwarming performance in "Forrest Gump", or his break-through hit “Big”. Hanks has scored himself a place with Hollywood heavyweights with his soft features and crazy talent.
Famous Son: Colin Hanks
Known For: Fargo
Making the saying “Like father like son” truer than ever, Tom’s son, Colin, is his spitting image, and has inherited his acting chops too! Although Colin is more well-known for his roles in series such as "Dexter" and "Fargo", his father still takes his acting very seriously stating to People Magazine, 'I'm in competition with my son,'
Famous Mother: Pamela Anderson
Known For: Baywatch
The quintessential Beach babe and ultimate sex symbol back in the day. when she strutted her stuff on the beaches of Baywatch no one could look away. Who can forget that bright red bathing suits and those sandy blonde locks. But not only a pretty face, in her lifetime Anderson has also been a strong activist for animal rights. Beauty and a heart!
Famous Sons: Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee
Known For: Modelling
Both Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee showed that they have that star quality too and can handle the spotlight when they strutted their stuff alongside Christen in Milan on the catwalk for with Dolce and Gabbana. Dylan is also the face of fashion brand Saint Laurent and o older brother Thomas has vast experience with modeling too. We cannot wait to see what comes next for this pair!
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Famous Father: John L. Nelson
Known For: His Band Prince Rogers
Not many know, but Prince was named after his father's stage name 'Prince Rogers'. John L. Nelson was a pianist and songwriter who performed with his jazz band called the "Prince Rogers Trio". He is also credited as a songwriter on few of Prince's songs.
Famous Son: Prince
Known For: Hit songs like Purple Rain and I Wanna Be Your Lover
All we can really say is "Thank you, Mr. Nelson, for giving us one of the most talented men of all time!". John L. Nelson was a strict parent; we know that because Prince told a story about how he got kicked outside of the house when he was 12 for having a girl in his bed. Later, Prince’s parents divorced because his dad used to get violent, that caused a lot of stress for young Prince. The father and son relationship oscillated between affection and estrangement until Nelson died in 2001.
Famous Mother: Andie MacDowell
Known for: Groundhog Day, Hudson Hawk and more
Andie is famous for being an actor, but also as a model. She met her husband, Male model Paul Qualley, at a photoshoot for GAP. They were married for 13 years and had three beautiful kids, Margaret Qualley, Rainey Qualley, Justin Qualley.
Mom is Andie is an amazing actress, she's known for romantic films as well as funny ones, and it seems that she hasn't aged a day. Her great genes kept going.
Famous Daughter: Rainey Qualley
Known For: Singer and Actor
Rainey Qualley was born on March 11, 1990 in Asheville, North Carolina. She started out as a singer, but quickly joined her mother on screen. As a singer, she is known for hit songs like Me and Johnny Cash, Never Mine, Turn me on Like the Radio and her latest single Sweet Spot.
As an actor, we’ve seen her on a famous episode of Mad Men, and on Falcon Song, and on Puberty.
Famous Father: Robert Pine
Known For: CHiPs
An actor who starred in a favorite old soap opera Days of our Lives and made guest appearances in many other series, Robert Pine has been smoking up the screen since 1961. Best known for his role as Sgt Joseph Getraer in hit series CHiPs, Pine acted next to his on-screen and off-screen wife, Gwynne Gilford.
Famous Son: Chris Pine
Known For: Star Trek and This Means War
The genetics are strong in this one, and just like his good-looking father, actor Chris Pine is known for his blue eyes that can pierce souls. Although Chris refused help or assistance from his parents at getting his acting career going, he certainly has come very far.
Famous Son: Kit Harington
Known For: King of the North at Games of Throne
We were shocked to learn this as well! Kit has blue blood running in his vanes even in real life! So Exciting!
Kit was born 31 years ago in London and is now one of the busiest actors in the world, thanks to his great role in Game of Thrones.
Famous Eighth-Great-Grandfather: Charles II of England
Known For: King of England, Scotland and Ireland
From 1649-1651, Charles was far more famous than his future grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-son. He held the most wanted job on earth - King of the British Empire.
Do you think Charles would have been proud of Kit? Do you think Kit is truly a legal heir of the king? Let's wait to season 8 before we decide...
Famous Father: Mick Jagger
Known For: The Rolling Stones
English singer and songwriter Mick Jagger is best known as the lead singer and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. He has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock & roll" and his distinctive voice can be recognized pretty much everywhere.
Famous Daughter: Georgia May Jagger
Known For: Modeling and Fashion
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 alongside 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.
Famous Mother: Susan Sarandon
Known For: Roles in Atlantic City, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Thelma and Louise, and Little Women
How could anyone forget Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon? Even millennials have seen her in a myriad of movies that implanted a spot in our childhood and she has received more awards and nominations than one could count.
Famous Daughter: Eva Amurri
Known For: Dead Man Walking and Saved!
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this family. Susan’s daughter, Eva Amurri, is also both talented and beyond beautiful. She is an American actress who started acting in one of her Mothers movies: 'The Banger Sisters' playing the role of her Daughter, and then began growing her career on her own. She married the former MLS football star Kyle Martino and gave birth to two amazing children.
Famous Father: Lionel Richie
Known For: His Music
Lionel Richie is considered one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. He also happens to be a five-time Grammy Award winner. he started off his career as a member of the band ‘Commodores’, and then exploded on his solo career.
Famous Daughter: Sofia Richie
Known For: Modeling for Tommy Hilfiger and Chanel
Sofia Richie is on the star radar these days. She's an amazing model all by herself, but also the daughter of great singer Lionel ‘Hello' Richie. Sofia has partnered up with Scott Disick, who is Kourtney Kardashian’s ex and the father of her children. the two are always globe-trotting, keeping the world fascinated with their relationship and their extreme age-gap.
Famous Father: Robert Downey Sr.
Known For: Underground Film-making
Starting off as a basement budget filmmaker, Downey Sr gained quite the underground following back in the day before he moved into big-budget film-making. Keeping it a family affair, the actor and filmmaker had his first wife, Elsie, appear in four of his movies as well as his son Downey Jr appears in eight of his movies.
Famous Son: Robert Downey J.
Known For: Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes
Since he was making his acting debut at the age of 5 in his father’s films, it’s no wonder Downey Jr topped the Forbes list of highest paid actors from 2012 till 2015. Although he struggles with drug abuse from 1996 till 2001, which put a severe strain on his relationship with his father, Downey Sr. has always pointed 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.
Famous Father: Martin Sheen
Known For: Apocalypse Now
Everyone knows Charlie Sheen, but what young people don’t know is that his father Martin Sheen, is one of Americas most celebrated, colorful and accomplished actors, in fact, Sheen has appeared in 65 feature films. It is easy to recognize him as him and his son share a striking similarity!
Famous Son: Charlie Sheen
Known For: Two and a Half Men
While Sheen is notorious for his role in the hit series, the hysterical Two and a Half Men, he has become better known in recent years for his encounters with the law due to drugs, alcohol, and disorderly conduct. However, his bond with his father is unshakable, Martin fully supported his son Charlie when he spoke out about the fact that he is HIV positive and says that his son needs all of his support and love he can get.
Famous Father: James Caan
Known For: The Godfather
James Caan was always a “father first” for his son Scott. Despite playing the role of Sonny Corleone in the legendary movie “The Godfather”, James always made the tie for his son, from coaching him in little league to fully supporting his hip-hop career.
Famous Son: Scott Caan
Known For: Oceans Twelve, Hawaii Five-0
Inheriting his father’s sexy looks and acting flair, Scott, a self-described ‘bad kid’ who was always in trouble, found himself cleaning up his ways and getting in front of the camera. Scott is very close to his father, he boasts that he loves his father’s role in “The Godfather” and that he is really proud of him for that amazing performance.
Famous Father: Erik Hvju
Known For: Max Manus: Man of War
Erik Hivju was a Norwegian actor appearing in more than a dozen series. He has also played roles in movies such as "The King’s Choice", "Hamsun" and "The Man of War".
Famous Son: Kristofer Hivju
Known For: Playing Tormund Giantsbane in the Game of Thrones
The sexy red-haired Kristofer Hivju has burst into the spotlight since his recent feature in the HBO’s ridiculously popular Game of Thrones. Starting out on the stage, Hivju is classically trained and gravitated towards theater before moving to film.
Famous Parent: Bob Marley
Known For: Being Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, (died 1981, at the young age of 36) was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame for his songs. His legacy and his lifestyle have inspired millions.
Famous Son: Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley & Damian Marley
Known For: Reggae Art
Ziggy is a Jamaican musician and leader of the family band: "Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers". Damian Marley is also a Jamaican reggae artist and he is the youngest son of Bob. Marley brothers collaborate with many contemporary artists from our era. Bob times three plus Raggae equals a gift of peace and love to each and every one of us who listens to this relaxing, loving genre.
Famous Parent: “Rev. Run” Simmons
Known For: Run’s House
Rev Run is known for being one of the founding members of the influential hip-hop group "Run-D.M.C.". he found popularity in 2005 with his family’s show " Runs House". Rev Run is also well known for his inspirational tweets on his twitter account.
Famous Son: Diggy Simmons
Known For: Run’s House
Diggy Simmons follows the path of his father, Rev Run, in terms of rapping and singing. He became famous when he appeared on his father’s MTV show 'Run's House', and now maintains a fabulous career in which I'm positive that we will continue to see him donating his time to the arts. Diggy says that he always knew his dad was a huge star but he didn’t let the fame shape his artistic personality. Over the past couple of years, the younger Simmons is gaining respect in hip-hop circles so everyone hopes that he can achieve what once his dad did.
Famous Parent: Alan Thicke
Known For: His role in Growing Pains
This Canadian actor was also a songwriter and talk show host and was best known for his role as Jason Seaver, the father on the ABC television series Growing Pains. Unfortunately, Thicke collapsed on December 13, 2016, while playing hockey with his son and died of a heart disease shortly after.
Famous Son: Robin Thicke
Known For: His Hit Blurred Lines
We all know Robin to be a sexy soul artist, and more recently known for the controversy regarding his song, "Blurred Lines". After the sudden death of Alan Thicke, Robin said that his father was the greatest man he ever met and that he was always a gentleman. Robin managed to see his father just a couple of days before he passed away, so he used that opportunity to tell him how much he loves and respects him.
Famous Father: Johnny Depp
Known For: Pirates of the Caribbean
Johnny Depp is something of an icon in Hollywood, with his dark brooding eyes and unbelievable talent in the many cult classics he has acted in. however, 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.
Famous Daughter: Lily-Rose Depp
Known For: Appearing on the cover of Vogue
When your father is Johnny Depp, your mother is Vanessa Paradise and your godfather is Marilyn Manson, great things are only expected from you. And the fashion queen and trendsetter Lily-Rose Depp has not disappointed. Depp is only 18 and already she has had a successful career in both acting and modeling.
Famous Parent: Julio Iglesias
Known For: His Single To All the Girls I've Loved Before
It is impossible to name all Spanish singer Julio Iglesias's hit songs because he has a handful of hits that led him to sell over one hundred million records in fourteen different languages! He has received many awards for his singing career, including historic awards: First & Most Popular International Artist of All Time in China.
Famous Son: Enrique Iglesias
Known For: His Single I Like It
Although he did not sell one hundred million records, he is recognized today as the king of Latin Pop Music. Enrique stated that him hand his father are very distant. They have their own careers and lives and they rarely see each other. Enrique thinks that his father didn’t support him enough when he was younger. His father also never met his girlfriend of 15years, the super famous Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova.
Famous Parent: Bob Dylan
Known For: His Music
Who doesn't know Bob Dylan and his hit "Knocking on Heaven's Door"? Bob has been the most influential in popular music and culture for more than five decades. He also became a reluctant "voice of a generation" with songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", which became anthems for the Civil Rights Movement and the anti-war movement.
Famous Son: Jakob Dylan
Known For: Lead Singer of “The Wallflowers”
Jakob is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead singer for the rock band "The Wallflowers". In 2005 Jakob spoke about the relationship with his father for the first time in the interview for the New York Times. Jakob rarely speaks about his father and that’s why there are so many rumors that two of them aren’t that close, but Jakob denied everything about their relationship is strained.
Famous Father: Donald Sutherland
Known For: Roles in The Eagle Has Landed, Ordinary People, and The Italian Job
Donald Sutherland’s career has been going strong for over 50 years. You may know him from "The Eagle Has Landed", "Ordinary People", "The Italian Job". Now it is easy to catch Donald Sutherland on the fan favorite, "The Hunger Games".
Famous Son: Kiefer Sutherland
Known For: Playing Jack Bauer from the TV show
Kiefer Sutherland is famously known for playing Jack Bauer from the "TV show". Throughout his acting career, Kiefer always imagined what would it be like to play in a movie with his father, and when he finally got the opportunity to do so in the western “Forsaken” he felt a little insecure. Kiefer is a true professional and he overcame his problem and the outcome was truly spectacular.
Famous Father: Olu Dara
Known For: Albums Neighborhoods and In the World: From Natchez to New York
American cornetist (a brass instrument similar to the trumpet), guitarist and singer. Dra was also a singer of a band immersed in African-American tradition, playing an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, and storytelling.
Famous Son: Nas
Known For: His album Illmatic
Nas' career began in '91 as a featured artist on Main Source's "Live at the Barbeque". His debut album "Illmatic" is frequently ranked as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
Famous Father: James Brolin
Known For: His Role in Catch Me If You Can
An actor and producer, James Brolin is known for his roles in hits like "Marcus Welby", "Catch Me If You Can"and "Hotel". He is married to Barbra Streisand. Together he and his son make quite the power trio!
Josh Brolin
Known For: His Role in The Goonies
Although Josh didn't inherit his mother's powerhouse of a voice, he did inherit his father's acting skills. You'd easily recognize Josh Brolin starring in the 1985 classic, "The Goonies". Josh talks about his early life as easy and without any real concerns, he lived in Santa Barbara where he surfed and “chilled” with his friends.
Famous Father: John Carradine
Known For: His Roles in Shakespearean Theater
John was an American actor, best known for his roles in horror films and Shakespearean theater. He was known as one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood history. Quite the family man, John has been married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family.
Famous Son: David Carradine
Known For: Playing Bill from Kill Bill
David Carradine, better known as Bill from "Kill Bill", has appeared in more than 100 feature films and was nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award. David had a really rough childhood with his parents splitting up and remarrying multiple times again. After his parents finally divorced he was switching locations, schools and surroundings.
Famous Father: Gary Busey
Known For: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Lethal Weapon, and Predator 2.
Busey is known for his toothy grin and the sometimes unsettling look in his eyes. He is also super talented, acting as a bad-ass in many hit films. This entertaining actor has certainly developed a minor cult following among many film fans due to his unique acting skills. Plus, he's also the proud father of accomplished young actor Jake Busey, whose looks make him almost a dead ringer for his famous father.
Famous Son: Jake Busey
Known For: his role in Straight Time
Jake, actor-singer, musician and film producer, is certainly a busy man. With his unorthodox childhood, one that saw him appear in his first movie at 7 years old with his father and Dustin Hoffman, Jake says growing up things were always exciting. Honestly, Jake looks like a clone of his father, and his talent is the core part of him being a clone.
Famous Father: Ed Begley Sr.
Known For: Starring in plays All My Sons and The Sweet Bird of Youth
A charismatic star, Bingley was already appearing in theaters at the ripe old age of 9 years-old. He worked hard in his acting career throughout his life, featuring in several films and earning great theater success. Sadly, he died of a heart attack at age 69.
Famous Son: Ed Begley Jr.
Known For: His Role in Pineapple Express and Ghostbusters
After passing the torch over, Begley’s son, Begley Jr, is both an American actor and environmentalist and has appeared in many films including "Pineapple Express" and "Ghostbusters". Ed Jr. says that his father was very proud of his Oscar, he carried it around, he was taking it on car trips and he absolutely loved when people took pictures of him with it. Begley Jr. remembers that one time he held for a bit while his father was buying plane tickets and dropping it which made his father furious. He says that it is hard to grow up in the shadow of your famous father if you want to build a career in acting, but somehow, he managed to overcome the odds.
Famous Father: Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr.
Famous For: Role as Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt
Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. (died 1998) was an American actor who starred in a number of television series, and appeared in more than 150 films. He also wrote a successful book and was a frequent guest star on Seinfeld for years. when Bridges dies at 85, he had left a long career in acting and successful children behind him.
Famous Sons: Beau and Jeff Bridges
Famous For: Beau, for his role in The Fabulous Baker Boys and Jeff, for his role in Tron
Beau Bridges is an American actor and director who has achieved winning three-time Emmy awards, two Golden Globes and one Grammy Award and his brother Jeff Bridges is an American actor, singer, and producer. Who could've known that this family tree is filled with talented men who loan their time to the arts and entertainment industry?
Jeff, who was a troubled kid and had some marijuana and drug issues during his teenage years, always says that he is grateful his parents had intervened when they did.
The brothers also have a great bond stating that although they are both actors, it's not a competition. It's like we're on the same team.”
Famous Father: David Bowie
Known For: albums like Space Oddity, Young Americans and The Man Who Sold the World
David had become a legend through his hit albums such as "Space Oddity", "Young Americans", as well as "The Man Who Sold the World" in which he wore a dress on the cover. David was always known for controversies and gender fluidity which made a mark in history due to his bravery and creativity.
Famous Son: Duncan Jones
Known For: Directing his film Moon
David’s beautiful son Duncan Jones resembles him in both talents, as well as the features on their face. Duncan also carried pushed the boundaries, through his work in the fashion industry as well as directing movies, and even starring in quite a few. Duncan's most notable and famous work was his directing of his feature film, "Moon", which acclaimed nomination for seven British Independent Film Awards. Talk about prestigious in this family!
Famous Father: Leonard Cohen
Known For: his song Hallelujah
If you know the song "Hallelujah", then you automatically are connected to the late Leonard Cohen. There was very little this man could not do, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, and painter. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.
Famous Son: Adam Cohen
Known For: writing the song Lullaby in Blue
Little did we know that Leonard's son Adam Cohen is a singer-songwriter as well, and to this day claims wonderful success. In collaboration with his father, Adam has worked very hard to maintain Leonard's artwork and promote it around the world. Not only did they work together in physical art, but Leonard also taught his writing skills to Adam, thus becoming an artistic inspiration aside from being his father.
Famous Father: Berry Gordy
Known For: Founder of Motown
Berry Gordy, American record and record producer, is best known as the founder of the Motown and has worked with names such as the Jacksons, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and many others. He was certainly an interesting dad to be around and one can say he shaped Redfoo has the artist he is today.
Famous Son: Redfoo
Known For: His Musical Duo LMFAO
Redfoo, is an American rapper, dancer, record producer, DJ and singer best known as part of the musical duo LMFAO. Between the two of them, we have been gifted with beautifully beat songs and creative talent that will be remembered for a lifetime! RedFoo says he remembers that at his dad’s parties when he was a kid, there was a lot of famous people including Michael Jackson.
Famous Father: Phil Collins
Known For: His angelic voice
The singer that gifted us with songs like ‘In the Air Tonight’ and ‘Against all odds’, Phil Collins is one of the most successful artists in U.K. history. Although he definitely has his fan base, what is interesting is that music critics are to this day, divided in their opinion of his works and he has publicly received criticism from prominent music artists.
Famous Daughter: Lily Collins
Known For: ‘Mirror Mirror’
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 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.
Famous Father: Alan Arkin
Known For: films such as The Russians are Coming and The Heart is Lonely Hunter
With a film career, over more than 55 years, Arkin, the academy award winning actors is also an author, singer-composer, and great dad. He is very family orientated despite his busy work, sometimes even getting to mix business with pleasure! In the early 1980's Alan acted in three movies that were family affairs, written by his wife Barbara Dana co-starring his son Adam Arkin.
Famous Son: Adam Arkin
Known For: playing Aaron Shutt on Chicago Hope
Just like his father, Adam too is a successful actor. Aside from sharing acting talent, these two also share the thinnest of lips! Adam claims that he never looked at his father’s career as a chance for himself but it definitely had affected him, because he watched his father build a career from nothing. He is outspoken that his father was his inspiration growing up.
Famous Mother: Goldie Hawn
Known For: Roles in Private Benjamin, Cactus Flower, Overboard and Death Becomes Her
Goldie Horn was certainly the golden girl in her day, with her unique and stunning looks, she took on Hollywood by storm maintaining bankable star-status for over 3 decades! Hawn certainly has strong genes, since her daughter is the splitting image talent and looks wise.
Famous Daughter: Kate Hudson
Known For: Roles in How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days and Bride Wars
Talk about resemblance in acting and even beautiful looks! Everyone knows Kate Hudson. With her girl-next-door looks, you can’t help but be charmed by the actress. Kate was 18 months old when her parent’s divorced, so her father was never around. Even though Bill Hudson tried to reconnect with Kate and her brother his efforts were for nothing. Kate says that she owes everything to her mother who she absolutely loves.
Famous Mother: Kate Capshaw
Known For: Her Portrayal of Willie Scott in Indiana Jones
Although less known these days than her daughter, the American Beauty made a name for herself back in the day. She is best known for starring in movies such as "Indiana Jones", through which she also found love. Capshaw met Steven Spielberg during the film and they married soon after!
Famous Daughter: Jessica Capshaw
Known For: Playing Arizona in Greys Anatomy
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. Jessica’s parents divorced when she was young and that is when Jessica got involved with the new glamorous world her mother was in.
Famous Mother: Naomi Judd
Known For: Her Singing Duo with Daughter The Judds
Although this Southern bell was a country music singer and songwriter, she was also an avid activist. In 1991, after selling over 20 million albums at the height of her career, Judd was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and a chronic liver disease which saw an abrupt end to her music career. However, nothing stopped her, and she went on to create a Research fund to raise awareness about her disease.
Famous Daughter: Ashley Judd
Known For: Her Political Activism
Women power is definitely present in this beautiful crew of Judd 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 by strong and independent women helped Ashley with building her own career. She appeared in many movies and TV shows and like her mother devotes a lot of her time to activism.
Famous Mother: Judy Garland
Known For: Her Role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
The talent and stardom of the late Judy Garland was something very special. Known for her concerto vocals, Garland took the spotlight as the singer of her time. Despite her success, all her stardom affected her deeply, she was plagued by insecurities and turned to self-harm, drugs, and alcohol. Tragically, an overdose led to her death at only 47.
Famous Daughter: Liza Minnelli
Known For: Her Role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret
Liza Minnelli, Judy's daughter, has earned legendary status in multiple fields of entertainment, holding an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. It seems Judy left a trail of gold behind her, and Liza picked up where left off. But just as mother-daughter shared talents, they shared the darker parts of fame too. Liza also struggled with an addiction to prescription drugs. Liza pointed out that she spent time with Andy Warhol and other artists in the 1970’s; her friendships with those people are closely connected with the use of recreational drugs. Besides her rough past, Liza Minnelli has an amazing career behind her.
Famous Mother: Sharon Osbourne
Known For: Being a Judge on Shows The X-Factor and America’s Got Talent
The Osbournes certainly are a force to be reckoned with. Sharon Osbourne is an English television host, media personality, television talent competition judge, author, music manager, businesswoman, promoter, mother, and wife. Although her relationship with husband, Ozzy Osbourne has been very rocky at times, they have fought through. Is there anything the women can’t do?
Famous Daughter: Kelly Osbourne
Known For: Being a host on The Fashion Police
Kelly is a British singer-songwriter, actress, television presenter and fashion designer. She first experienced spotlight on her family’s reality TV show ‘The Osbournes’ which they won an Emmy for "outstanding reality show". Kelly went through dark stages but has certainly found herself these days as a fashionista with new and interesting hairstyles daily.
Famous Mother: Vanessa Redgrave
Known For: Theatre Roles such as Rosalind in Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Starring in more than 35 productions in London’s West End and Broadway, and garnering multiple awards, Redgrave is a woman to take seriously. Throughout her career, she starred in more than 80 films and is a six-time Oscar nominee. But nothing will take away from the pain Redgrave went through when her beautiful and talented daughter, Natasha Richardson, tragically passed away.
Famous Daughter: Natasha Richardson
Known For: Roles in The Parent Trap, Suddenly, Last Summer and Zelda
Natasha, an English stage and screen actress, was a favorite on the movie 'Parent Trap'. Unfortunately, Natasha tragically died from a skiing accident a few years ago. However. her mother Vanessa can still carry the torch while Natasha rests in Paradise. The Redgrave family was well known for their roles in theatrical and film industry. Richardson sustained a heavy head injury that caused her death, but her family will always remember her and everything she has done.
Famous Mother: Debbie Reynolds
Known For: Her Role in Singing in the Rain
Debbie, is an American actress, singer, entertainer, businesswoman, and film historian. This woman powerhouse had several successful business ventures, as well as starring in hit movies and musicals. In weird and tragic circumstances, Reynolds died from a stroke only one day after the death of her beloved daughter, Carrie Fisher.
Famous Daughter: Carrie Fisher
Known For: Playing Leia in the Star Wars Films
Princess Leia will always be a character that we will remember forever. Carrie’s parents divorced when she was two after her father left her mother and married her close friend Elizabeth Taylor. Carrie always said that she is truly blessed because she had parents that are extremely talented. Unfortunately, the star we all loved passed away in 2016, leaving fans mourning the era of Princes Leia forever.
Famous Mother: Christie Brinkley
Known For: Face of Covergirl for Twenty Years and Three Consecutive Sports Illustrated Covers
Brinkley has been coined one of the most attractive women of all time, in her career which spanned three decades she appeared in Allure, Playboy, and Men’s health. This bombshell model and actress has been married four times, one of her husband being legendary singer Billy Joel.
Famous Daughter: Alexa Ray Joel
Known For: Her Hit Single Notice Me
The daughter of Brinkley and Joel, Alexa Ray, clearly benefitted from the mixture of such quality genes. Alex Ray Joel got us to notice her from her catchy hit song, "Notice Me", and her face that looks like a mask of her father's face.
Her father wrote his 1993 song “Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)” for her, so you don’t have to ask what’s her favorite dad’s song. Joel loves to mention his daughter in his songs, which says a lot about how close they actually are. Alexa once said that her dad is a musical encyclopedia and an endless inspiration for her and other artists around the world.
Famous Mother: Ingrid Bergman
Known For: Her Role as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca
Swedish sweetheart Ingrid Bergman won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes awards, a BAFTA award and a Tony Award. The actress stunned with her talent and unique charm for years, before passing it down to her daughter which she had with her husband, film director Robert Rossellini
Famous Daughter: Isabella Rosellini
Known For: Being the Face of Lancome
Carrying on the acting career through the generations, Isabella Rossellini is an Italian-American actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model, most known for being the face of Lancome, as well as her movies "Blue Velvet" and "Death Becomes Her". Isabella talks about how her mother suffered a lot since she had breast cancer. Bergman did what she loved until the end of her days, so Isabella is saying that her mother lived a happy life. Rossellini directed a documentary to pay respect to her beloved mother.
Famous Father: Quincy Jones
Known For: A music career spanning 6 decades
Quincy Jones, also known as ‘Q’ is one of those men who has accomplished much in their lives. Record producer, actor, conductor, composer, musician, producer… and the list goes on. He has a record of 79 Grammy Award nominations and 28 Grammy’s including a Grammy legend Award since clearly, he is the biggest legend.
Famous Daughter: Rashida Jones
Known For: Parks and Recreation
Talent runs in the Jones bloodline, the daughter of Quincy Jones, Rashida 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". Truth is coming from her bloodline, fame and talent is sort of expected.
Famous Father: John Aniston
Known For: His Role in The Days of Our Lives
When the last name Aniston is heard, everyone immediately thinks of the lovable and beautiful Jennifer. However, little did you know that her acting skills are genetic! John Aniston, Jennifer Aniston’s father, is best known for his role as Victor on the drama series “Days of our Lives” as well as making appearances in other drama series.
Famous Daughter: Jennifer Aniston
Known For:
Her Role in Along Came Polly and Many Other Romantic Comedies
It makes sense that this beautiful actress who has been making audiences laugh for her years with her witty roles in romantic comedies has talent in her blood. Aniston is close to her father, and since her mother has passed away has become increasingly concerned for his health while those close to the family state she is trying to convince John to move in with her and her husband Justin Theroux.
Famous Father: John Drew Barrymore
Known For: High School Confidential
While John Drew Barrymore had a fair amount of success in his acting career, his social behavior which included drug and alcohol abuse always stopped him from furthering his career. He was also accused of spousal abuse and alluring his lifetime. It is not surprising, therefore, that his relationship with daughter, Drew Barrymore, was a tough one.
Famous Daughter: Drew Barrymore
Known For: Charlie's Angels (and E.T!)
The Lovable Drew Barrymore rose to fame at an incredibly early age with her role in E.T. Since she is a member of the Barrymore family, one that is filled with well-known actors and actresses, acting came naturally to the young star. However, like her father, her childhood was marred by drug and alcohol abuse and stints in rehab. Barrymore grew up into a healthy and highly respectable actress, producer and author. Although she was estranged from her father, towards the end of this life she moved him closer to her so she could look after him and pay for his medical bills when he suffered and eventually passed away from cancer.
Famous Father: Paul McCartney
Known For: The Beatles
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.
Famous Daughter: Stella McCartney
Known For: Fashion
Stella McCartney 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 her siblings were attending public schools, in order to have a normal childhood.
Famous Mother: Blyth Danner
Known For: Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers
This award-winning, quirky and charming actress is multi-talented. Not only has she starred in incredible films, but she is also an eager health and environmental activist. She is also the proud mother of the well-known Gwyneth Paltrow. Their mother-daughter relationship is another one that extends to the screen. Paltrow and Danner co-starred as mother and daughter in two films, both “Cruel Doubt:”, and again in “Sylvia”.
Famous Daughter: Gwyneth Paltrow
Known For: Shakespeare in Love
With an Academy Award and Golden Globe in her back pocket. Paltrow seems to have earned the arrogant reputation that follows her. The magnificent blonde always has her famous mother backing her up when it comes to her reputation. When asked about the bad rep following her daughter’s name, because of the tabloids, Danner promptly responded “I don’t read that,” Danner said. “I avoid all of that bull crap because that’s what it is.” Now that’s the kind of mother you want on your side!
Famous Father: Ernie Lively
Known For: His Role in The Dukes Of Hazard
Seems Like father like daughter too, Ernie Lively, Blake Lively’s father, is also quite the actor, starring in movies such as “Passenger 57” and “The Dukes of Hazard". Lively and his daughter must have a good relationship as they play father-daughter both on and off screen! Ernie played the role of Blake's father in the “The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants”.
Famous Daughter: Blake Lively
Known For: Her Role in Gossip Girl
Pretty much everyone knew the blonde bombshell Blake Lively from the hit t.v. series Gossip Girl. Blake plays Serena, an upper-class New Yorker with petty problems. Unlike many of the others from the cast of Gossip Girl, Blake has managed to break away from only t.v and has appeared in many major motion pictures since then. Her and equally beautiful husband Ryan Reynolds share a beautiful daughter.
Famous Father: Jon Voight
Known For: Runaway Train and Coming Home
Voight is known far and wide for his incredible acting abilities which have won him award after award. Yet it is known that when it comes to his personal life, Voight is yet to have much success. His turbulent relationship with daughter Angelina Jolie has been documented by the tabloids, all starting back I 2002 when he said Angie has “Serious mental problems”.
Famous Daughter: Angelina Jolie
Known For: Acting, Directing and Her Humanitarian Work
Probably one of the most famous, and most beautiful faces in Hollywood history, Angie has been making headlines with her movies, family life, and humanitarian work for decades. This star has the kind of x-factor only inherited by genes. Although we know her relationship with dad, John Voight, has been a rocky one for years, it seems the two have started reuniting and have been seen together on multiple outings in the past few months following her separation from long-time partner, Brad Pitt."
Famous Father: Brian Williams
Known For: NBC News Anchor
Brian Douglas Williams has had one busy career. He spent ten years as an anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News before his professional career took a complicated turn. In 2015, Allison was suspended and eventually demoted for supposedly misrepresenting events which occurred while he was covering news during the Iraqi war in 2003.
Famous Daughter: Allison Williams
Known For: ‘Girls’
If you love Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ as much as I do, you are bound to recognize Allison Williams who plays the incredibly annoying Marnie in the successful show. Allison took after her dad’s love of the limelight, she also happens to be his spitting image! Allison stayed by her father’s side when things got complicated for his career. She stepped up to defend him, claiming that he is a good man, a good father, and a good journalist.
Famous Father: Christopher Plummer
Known For: ‘The Sound of Music’
Plummer’s career certainly has longevity- it has spanned over five decades! Although he is most well known for playing Captain von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music’, he has had many other important roles many of which see him portraying historical figures like Leo Tolstoy in ‘The Last Station’.
Famous Daughter: Amanda Plummer
Known For: ‘The Hunger Games
Actress Amanda Plummer is best known for her work as the Stage Actress as well as starring in the "Hunger Games". 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
Famous Father: Francis Ford Coppola
Known For: directing ‘The Godfather’
It is hard to fully appreciate Francis Coppola except to say that he is one of the men that completely revolutionized movie-making in the gangster genre. Directing films such as ‘The Godfather’, ‘Patton’ and ‘The Rain People’ he is something of a directing giant amongst men.
Famous Daughter: Sofia Coppola
Known For: ‘Lost in Translation’
Talent runs strong in this family- 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.
Famous Father: Stellan Skarsgård
Known For: The Pirates of the Caribbean and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Swedish actor became a star in his teems for the title role in a Swedish series. He went on to work with many talented directors both in Sweden and the US. Despite the fame, Skarsgård raised his children in a modest home in a working class, Swedish neighborhood since he wanted his children to have a normal life.
Famous Son: Alexander Skarsgård
Known For: True Blood
Playing the hottie Eric Northan in “True Blood”, Stellan’s sexy son Alexandra is keeping up the acting credentials of the family. Alexander started his acting career when he was really young and continued working in films that were made in Sweden. There is no question about who was Alexander looking up to, he says that he had a great role model as a child and as an actor.
Famous Parents: Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith
Known For: ‘Working Girl’ and ‘Miami Vice’
These two stars, who together have one too many films for anyone’s liking, had quite the tumultuous relationship. Griffith was Johnson’s 14-year-old daughter of Johnson’s co-star when they met. When she was 15 they began living together, married when she was 18, got divorced, reunited, had a baby, got married, and divorced again… did anyone keep up? Though a lot of good did come out of their relationship0 their beautiful and talented daughter Dakota Johnson.
Famous Daughter: Dakota Johnson
Known For: 50 Shades of Grey
Dakota started her career on a short-lived TV comedy "Ben and Kate". In 2015, Dakota played Anastasia in the hit book series- turned movie, "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?do
Famous Father: Kirk Douglas
Known For: Champion, The Bad and the Beautiful
One of the last living people of film industry’s Golden Age, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas is an actor and philanthropists who has acted in countless films, and been nominated three times for an Academy Award and has was an Oscar for the Lifetime Achievements award
Famous Son: Michael Douglass
Known For: Acting and political activism
Although Michael Douglass followed his father’s footprints and has an incredible acting career, he still admits that growing up, his dad was a film star first and father second. Michael Douglas is also involved in political activism, in fact, his passion is so intense, he spends more time in his activism work these days than he does on set!
Famous Daughters: Morgan and Megan Boyd
Known For: Modeling
Morgan and Megan Boyd rose to stardom overnight. Dark skinned twins with out-of-this-world blues eyes became a hit on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook all at once. Their mother, Stephanie, has amazing blue eyes herself, and if you look closely at the girls, you’ll notice that one of the twins has only one blue eye. She has a condition called heterochromia.
Famous Mother: Stephanie Boyd
Known For: Being Morgan and Megans’ Mom
Once they became famous, it was only a matter of time before their mother, who is their manager, became known as well. Now they are a sought-after trio for family shows, advertisements and more.
Famous Father: Jeremy Irons
Known For: Kafka, Lolita, and Eragon
Irons is one actor whose talent spans across the acting board. From West End productions, to major motion pictures, to successful TV appearances, it seems there is nothing this man cannot do, and do well. He is also known for the extensive voice work throughout his career, such as reading recordings of poetry and books. He also happens to be the voice of Scar in the ‘Lion King’!
Famous Son: Max Irons
Known For: Woman in Gold and Red Riding Hood
Irons is a fresh face on the block but has inherited some of his father’s talented genes as he has given some heart-wrenching performances in his career so far. His father is not the only other famous person in his family, the irons are budding with talent, his grandparents are actors Cyril Cusack and Maureen Cusack, his aunt’s actress’s s Niamh Cusack and Sorcha Cusack, and his uncle is theatre producer Pádraig Cusack! Give me whatever this family eats for breakfast please!
Famous Father: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Known For: The Terminator
It's hard to summarise the achievements of a man who is an actor, producer, businessman, investor, former professional bodybuilder, and former governor… so its safest just to say that this guy has pretty much done it all while also maintaining good relationships with all his children.
Famous Son: Patrick Schwarzenegger
Known For: Grown Ups 2 and Stuck in Love
Like father like son, Patrick has also taken on a handful of challenges, such as juggling being a model, actor, and founding his own company, a clothing line, at only 15!!! Believe it or not, he has more claims to fame than just his father being Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is also the great-nephew of none other than John F. Kennedy!
Famous Father: Eric Roberts
Known For: King of the Gypsies and Star 80
Eric Robert’s has had a career spanning over forty years and has performed in over 400 movies. However, he has also had his fair share of trouble, like being arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana, and resisting arrest after he tried to assault a New York police officer.
Famous Daughter: Emma Roberts
Known For: Unfabulous, Nancy Drew, and Wild Child
Acting obviously runs in this family as Emma is not only the daughter of actor Eric Roberts but also the niece of Julia Roberts. 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.
Famous Father: Ron Howard
Known For: The Andy Griffith Show and directing A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard is both a successful actor and director, directing films such as ‘A Beautiful Mind’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code. He has also earned himself a fair share of awards including the Academy Award for best director, and even has an Asteroid named after him- Asteroid 12561 Howard.
Famous Daughter: Bryce Dallas Howard
Known For: Twilight
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. All 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.
Famous Parents: Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh
Known For: Houdini
Tony Curtis started off as a very pretty face but ended up developing some serious acting skills and by the time he appeared with his first wife and mother of Jamie in ‘Houdini’, his acting career was off to a strong start and spanned over 6 decades. Janet Leigh, the mother of Jamie Lee, was also a famous actress, dancer and author. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2014.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Known For: Blue Steel and Freaky Friday
Jamie Lee Curtis was born in Santa Monica, California to actress Janet Leigh and actor Tony Curtis who divorced in 1962, after which her mother married Robert Brandt. Curtis says that her father is a humble man; and never showed off an air of arrogance. Curtis herself has taken on her parents acting abilities, starting off acting in horrors such as ‘Halloween’, and continuing her career with more mainstream hits such as ‘Freaky Friday’.
Famous Father: Kelsey Grammer
Known For: ‘Cheers’ and ‘The Simpsons’
Grammer is a man of many talents. Actor, voice actor, writer, singer and activist. He has won five Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award! But just as busy as he has been in his professional life, he has been busy in his personal life too, marrying for times with a total of seven children.
Famous Daughter: Spencer Grammer
Known For: Rick and Morty and Greek
Spencer says that her parents didn’t want to spoil her when she was younger and that she had to deserve everything she got from them. Grammar thinks that her parents raised her right, and that everyone with a showbiz career should do it like that. Spencer has an amazing relationship with both of her parents and she thinks that she is really fortunate to have them in her life.
Famous Father: Rick Dufay
Known For: Aerosmith
Dufay is a French-American guitarist who played in Aerosmith throughout the absence of Brad Whitford. It is said that Dufay was a stabilizing force for the band on the road, describing himself in Behind the Music: Aerosmith as caring for Tyler during his lowest points of addiction and depression.
Famous Daughter: Minka Kelly
Known For: Friday Night Lights and Parenthood
Minka Dumont Kelly is an American actress who is most known for her roles in the TV series "Friday Night Lights", "Parenthood", and "Charlie's Angels”. Not only is Minka beautiful, but also a leader in taking the torch of talent to a new level! Kelly’s father abandoned her and her mother when she was young. Even though she was abandoned, Minka is trying to spend as much time she can with her father. Minka says that his role was not that big when she was growing up, but she still loves him no matter what.
Famous Parents: Martin Landau and Barbara Bain
Known For: Mission Impossible
Landau and Bain were quite the power couple. Landau was an actor, acting coach, producer, and cartoonist who received a Golden Globe award, while his first wife is an actress who starred in ‘Mission: Impossible’ and the series ‘Space:199’
Famous Daughter: Juliet Landau
Known For: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Not only is Juliet Landau a famous actress from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", she is also a ballerina! Juliet talked about the fact that she and both of her parents have action figures which is really an unusual thing about a family. Landau never forgets to thank her parents who made her dreams become possible, they were inspiration and her motivation. Juliet Landau is a proof of the hypothesis that talented people have even more talented children.
Famous Father: Thomas Markle
Known for: Winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design Excellence
Tom, born in 1945, has seen TV from the inside for many years. He’s been the director of lighting for many iconic TV shows such as hilarious Married with Children and General Hospital. In 2011 he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design Excellence. For years he’s been living down in Mexico away from cameras, but since his daughter’s engagement, he’s been telling everybody who’s his daughter and future son in law.
Famous Daughter: Meghan Markle
Known For: A soon-to-be British Princess and Suits
We don’t know what to put down first. Yeah, she became famous all on her own in successful TV series Suits, but her name and face exploded around the world after the engagement announcement by the British Royal family. We like her either way. She said in multiple interviews that she's a daddy's girl, but Tom's neighbors said that they've never seen her around. They usually meet in LA, where Tom has an apartment.
Famous Parents: Sharman MacDonald & Will Knightley
Known For: ‘The Bill’ and the play ‘When I Was a Girl, I Used to Scream and Shout’
Sharman Macdonald is a Scottish playwright, screenwriter, and actress who was known for working with the 7:84 Theatre Company and at the Royal Court Theatre. Will Knightly is an English television and stage actor who has lent her time to the stage and is also a founding member of London’s Half Moon Theatre.
Famous Daughter: Keira Knightley
Known For: Pirates of the Caribbean and Pride and Prejudice
Keira was dyslectic when she was younger, but with the help of tutors and her parents she managed to overcome the issue. Coming from a hard-working entertainment family Keira claims that she became a workaholic, because she inherited the dedication for acting from her parents.
Famous Father: Daniel Day-Lewis
Known For: ‘My Left Foot’, and Lincoln’
Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most talented and selective actors around, starring in only six films since 1998 including hits such as My Left Foot and There Will Be Blood. He also happens to be one of (if not the) most acclaimed actor of our generation.
Famous Son: Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis
Known For: Modelling
Daniel Day-Lewis is fiercely protective about his family life and rarely makes public appearances, which is why we were all so excited to see his gorgeous son break out of the privacy and appear in the Dolce and Gabbana catwalk in Milan. With his smoldering brown eyes, he is the spitting image of his fathers. Day-Lewis captured the attention of onlookers, owing to the strong likeness to his dad, as well as his easy confidence on the runway and in front of the camera. Gabriel has become an established face in the fashion world.
Famous Father: Joe Jackson
Known for: Creating the Jackson Five
Joe started with his three eldest sons as a music band named The Jackson Brothers. The three were Jackie, Tito and Jermaine. Later on, he added Marlon and Michael to the band and changed the name to the Jackson Five. Which was an amazing decision on his part. He then decided to make Michael the lead singer of the band, which turned out to be the best desicion of his life.
Famous Son: Michael Jackson
Known For: His Music and life
Michael Jackson started out as a lead singer of the Jackson Five boy band. Later on he became an amazing and successful solo artist. The more his music became popular, so did his private life, with the most long lasting controversy, which is still unanswered – was he trying to lighten his skin?
Famous Father: Jerry Stiller
Known For: Seinfeld
Few are aware that Ben Stiller’s father, Jerry Stiller, is one of the funniest actors around. He and his wife, Anne Meara, formed a comedy act “Stiller and Meara”. This dynamic duo even shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
