Famous Parents Alongside Their Celebrity Children

Hazel Moder – Julia Roberts

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Ever since she starred in Pretty Woman back in the ‘90s, actress Julia Roberts has led a very public life. So, it’s really no wonder that Roberts prefers to keep her family life as private as possible. However, as her children have grown up, they’ve started to experience a taste of the spotlight – especially Robert’s daughter, Hazel Moder.

It seems Moder wants to follow her mother’s footsteps into stardom, as she’s already working hard to become an actress. Believe it or not, the young Roberts is already earning some money, thanks to roles in movies like Mother’s Day and All Access! We expect this up-and-comer to enoy great success, just like Roberts has over the years.

Maya Rudolph – Minnie Riperton

Maya Rudolph became a household name on Saturday Night Life in the early 2000s, thanks to her incredible talent and impressions of Oprah and Beyoncé. However, Rudolph also paid tribute to her famous mother, Minnie Riperton, on the show when she came back to host. Riperton is most famously known for her one-hit wonder “Lovin’ You.” Unfortunately, Rudolph lost her mother to aggressive breast cancer.

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“When I was a little girl, I would stand on the side of the stage and watch my mom singing out there in beautiful gowns,” Rudolph said. “She was a diva in the most exquisite sense. Those are very vivid memories for me. I always had the idea of wanting to be on a stage, in these beautiful gowns, with a microphone in my hand, and that comes from my mom.”

 Suri Cruise – Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Even today, of the most talked-about relationships in Tinseltown remains the brief romance between actors Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. The two had their only daughter, Suri Cruise, in 2006, and from the moment she was born, her looks preoccupied the entire world.

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The captivating baby girl grew up quickly and is now a beautiful young girl who resembles both of her famous parents. However, many would agree that Suri looks most like her mother. In fact, when mother and daughter are seen together walking down the street together, it really is as of Holmes has her own “mini-me!”

Scott Eastwood – Clint Eastwood

Rumor has it that Clint Eastwood was rather strict compared to other famous parents! Apparently, Scott Eastwood had to work incredibly hard to pay his way through college. That’s right! No dime from dad! However, as a result, unlike other famous children, everything that Scott has accomplished in his life is the result of his own efforts.

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“My dad was pretty old school,” Scott said in an interview. “I’ve had a job since I can remember and it’s not like he was like, ‘Hey, what kind of car do you want?’ My first car was a ‘91 Ford Crown Victoria that was $1,000. And I had to buy every car after that. I had to do it all.” While he’s not as rich as his father, Scott has managed to create a $10 million net worth. For the time being, it’s a pretty good start!

Lourdes Leon – Madonna

When you’re the daughter of Madonna, you’re no stranger to paparazzi and screaming fans. So, it should come as no surprise that Lourdes Leon has decided that she too can handle life in the spotlight. Many fans have watched the 23-year-old grow up right before their eyes, as the Queen of pop was never shy about bringing Leon to red carpets or photoshoots throughout the 80s and 90s.

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Believe it or not, all those long days never seemed too boring to Leon, as she now works as a model. Since her start, Leon has worked for companies like Desigual, as well as magazines like Vogue! We can’t wait to see what Leon’s next move will be!

Zoe Kravitz – Lenny Kravitz

Another celebrity with famous parents is the Big Little Lies star, Zoe Kravitz. While you probably know that her father is the rock star Lenny Kravitz, you might not know her mother is actress Lisa Bonet. Meanwhile, over the years, Zoe has made quite a big name for herself in Tinseltown. Plus, like her father, Zoe also loves music. She’s currently the lead singer of the band, Lolawolf, whenever she’s not acting.

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However, growing up with such famous parents wasn’t easy on Zoe. “When I was younger, I really wanted to prove to people I was a normal human being, that I was cool, chill,” Zoe said. “When kids were mean, the first thing they’d say is, ‘She thinks she’s so cool because her dad is famous.’ I just wanted to fit in.”

Francesca Eastwood – Clint Eastwood

Not many remember, but once upon a time, there was a reality show about the Eastwood family. In 2012, Mrs. Eastwood & Company, a show that focused on Clint Eastwood’s wife and two daughters, lasted just a season. However, it gave Francesca Eastwood enough time to establish herself as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

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Since her days on the small screen, Francesca has enjoyed an ever-growing acting career. What’s more, she began her career with small parts in films like Jersey Boys and The Final Girl. These days, however, Francesca is landing leading roles in films like A Violent Separation and shows like Fargo and Twin Peaks.

Lily-Rose Depp – Johnny Depp

Just like many younger celebrities, Lily-Rose Depp has some seriously famous parents and who inherited her parents’ best characteristics. These days, Johnny Depp and French model Vanessa Paradis must feel incredibly proud of their not-so-little girl, as she’s an accomplished actress. These days, she’s taking after he father as an actress.

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However, growing up with such famous parents wasn’t easy for Lily-Rose. “I grew up with the media circus,” Lily-Rose said. “My whole life. My parents were very calm about the photographers, the fans, and all that. But I understood right away that I hadn’t done anything to deserve that attention. No matter what happens, it will be there. I didn’t choose it. You just can’t take that too seriously. You need to live your life. And stay calm.”

Noah Cyrus – Billy Ray Cyrus

While Noah Cyrus may not be as famous as her big sister, Miley, she’s definitely well on her way to becoming a superstar! Both are daughters of famous country singer-actor Billy Ray Cyrus, and both also follow his footsteps as singers. Plus, just like her sister and father, Noah has also managed to build up quite a musical career, despite being just 19-years-old! So far, she has already released an album in 2018, and 16 singles as a lead artist.

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Many don’t know this, but Noah didn’t just follow Miley with a singing career, either. You see, while she didn’t score her own version of Hannah Montana, Noah Cyrus is also an actress and starred in the films Mostly Ghostly and Toho’s Ponyo.

Colin Hanks – Tom Hanks

Many might assume that having Tom Hanks as dad means acting advice any time you want it, right? Well, not quite. In fact, Colin Hanks has let fans know that he and his father don’t actually talk that much about the craft. “I don’t have the time to write that email, and he doesn’t have the time to respond,” Colin has said. “When we see each other, we like to talk about other things.”

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Back in 1999, Colin rose to fame starring in the well-received sci-fi TV series, Roswell. He started full time on the show when he was just 22. From there, Colin went on star in his first movie, Orange County, in the early 2000s alongside Jack Back. Here’s a fun fact: Colin Hanks is the oldest of 4 siblings, 3 of which are IMDb accredited actors. Seems like acting runs in their DNA!

Eddie Van Halen’s Son – Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen followed his dad’s fabled footsteps in music. Growing up, he did not know his father was famous until he saw him on some CDs, and from then on, the young lad knew just exactly what he wanted in life – to become a musician like his dad!

A young artist at the time, Wolfgang started out his musical journey as a drummer, and under his father’s guidance, transitioned to the guitar. He even went ahead and joined ‘Van Halen’ as a bassist, and his dream of performing alongside his father finally came true. Given Eddie’s prowess with the guitar, his son learned from the best!

Ava Phillippe – Reese Witherspoon

Fans can’t seem to agree on if Ava Phillippe, the daughter of actors Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, looks more like her mom or her dad. However, while she might look like a carbon copy of her famous parents, Ava decided early on in her life she wouldn’t follow their leads, saying acting “isn’t right for [her].”

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However, it seems like the 20-year-old Ava has found her true calling: modeling and artistry. As a model, she has graced the cover of magazines and became the face of her mother’s company, Draper Jones. Meanwhile, Ava is just a talented with a paintbrush and camera as her famous parents are in front of the camera!

 Stella McCartney – Paul McCartney

There are very few bands or artists that have surpassed the success and fame of The Beatles. Thankfully, Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatles’ bassist Paul McCartney, had no desire to play second fiddle to her father. While she might share her father’s smirk, Stella instead decided to become one of the most successful fashion designers in the world! Meanwhile, throughout her career, she’s amassed a net worth of $75 million.

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Stella McCartney is also an animal rights activist, which only adds to her success and her near-perfect reputation. When asked about her father, Stella said: “It certainly opened a lot of doors and certainly closed some minds. So I think there was a balance.”

Paula Nelson – Willie Nelson

As you might assume, the daughter of Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson, grew up and became a country singer! At the age of 30, Paula released her first album, Coming Home. Since then, the 50-year-old has released four more albums, including her most recent, 2015’s Under the Influence, a cover album.

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However, believe it or not, Paula didn’t feel comfortable simply copying her father’s career. So, she decided to also become a stunt driver, driving for multiple TV shows, including Friday Night Lights. Nowadays, you can actually hear Paula Nelson live every weekday, as she’s now the host of a radio show on her father’s Sirus FM radio station called Willie’s Roadhouse.

Drew Barrymore and John Barrymore

Like many child stars, Drew Barrymore had a famous parent, her father, actor John Barrymore. In fact, they come from a long line of actors and actresses! John began his acting career with a small role in The Sundowners back in 1950. Then, he moved on to television, guest-starring on shows like Schlitz Playhouse and The 20th Century-Fox Hour.

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“Having a very public experience when I was young taught me a lot about responsibility in a weird way,” Drew shared. “It definitely gave me a wake-up call of, like, OK, if everyone’s gonna know your business, maybe you’d like your business to be really classy. And that’s a hard lesson, but it was a very good lesson for me.”

Bigi (Blanket) Jackson – Michael Jackson

Even though some of Micheal Jackson’s children now lead lives as models or socialites, Bigi Jackson (born Blanket Jackson), has chosen to lead a life away from the cameras. In fact, he legally changed his name from Blanket to Bigi, a nickname his more than 30 cousins often use, to distance himself from his father’s fame and legacy.

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As stated, Bigi enjoys a private life, so it seems that for now, he’s simply focusing on working hard at college. However, he recently did make a rare appearance at his older brother Prince’s graduation from Loyola Marymount College last year, in 2019.

Rummer Willis – Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

With such an iconic last name, you probably would know who Rummer Willis’ dad is. Yes, indeed, she is the daughter of famous actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore! Even as a toddler, Rummer knew she wanted to follow her famous parents’ footsteps. So, Rummer started working as an actress at quite a young age, becoming a child star.

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“Just because I was their kid, I started getting attention before my own work got recognition,” Rumer said. “I’ve traveled to some really incredible places, but my basic math skills are horrendous. It’s an interesting trade-off.” As of now, Rumer is starring in the incredibly successful TV drama, Empire.

Michael, Lola, and Joaquin Consuelos – Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

As you might imagine, actress Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos’ have taken to the fame lifestyle quite well. Her eldest son, Michael Consuelos, wants to follow in his parents’ footsteps. After graduating college, he has chased dreams of becoming an actor, even starring as a younger version of his father’s character on the hit show Riverdale.

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Meanwhile, Ripa and Mark’s only daughter and middle child, Lola Consuelos, has made quite a name for herself as an Instagram model while she attends college. The couple’s youngest son, Joaquin, is only 17-years-old, so he still has some time to figure out what he wants to do. Though he almost certainly can become famous, like his parents and siblings!

Nahla Berry – Halle Berry

While actress Halle Berry’s love life might be the stuff of tabloid legend, her daughter, Nahla Berry, has remained a rock since her birth in March 2008. Nahla, the daughter of Halle and iconic French model Gabriel Aubry, looks like a perfect mix of both her parents. Over the years, fans have enjoyed watching the young girl grow into the 12-year-old she is today. Meanwhile, Halle had another child, with actor Olivier Marinez, a son, in 2013.

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Nahla’s still a little bit too young to have decided what she wants to do, though, according to her mom, she loves singing and swimming. So we’ll have to see if she follows in Halle’s footsteps!

Indyanna Daigle – Erika Eleniak

For those who don’t remember, Erika Eleniak was one of the many models that first appeared as a Playboy Playmate before moving on to an acting career, like Pamela Anderson. After appearing in the most famous men’s magazine ever, Eleniak starred in a string of hit T.V. shows, most notably Baywatch, before moving on to films like E.T. and The Blob.

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Meanwhile, behind the scenes, she began dating Roch Daigle, a crew member on her 2001 movie Snowbound. Then, in 2007, she had the pair’s first child: Indyanna Daigle. While the 14-year-old and her famous mother like to keep their lives very private, fans are excited to see if Indyanna will also become an actress!

Savannah Buffett – Jimmy Buffett

The daughter of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, 41-year-old Savannah Buffett, has done it all. Nearly as much as her famous father, in fact! As a young woman, Savannah dreamed of becoming an author, a dream she followed in the ’80s. She published two novels in 1988 and 1991, The Jolly Mon and Trouble Dolls respectively, with her father as a co-author.

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More recently, Savannah has tried something new: TV and radio hosting! Currently, she hosts the Savannah Daydreaming radio show on the satellite station Radio Margaritaville. Savannah also hosts the television show ExPats, which focuses on the stories of those residing in a country other than that of their upbringing.

Roan Joseph Bronstein – Sharon Stone

Famous actress Sharon Stone became one of the sex symbols of the ’80s and ’90s thanks to roles in erotic thrillers and dramas like Basic Instinct, Sliver, and Casino. Meanwhile, behind the camera, Stone dated a variety of Hollywood faces before marrying newspaper editor Phil Bronstein in 1998. Two years later, and a year before their separation, Stone and Bronstein adopted a baby son, Roan Joseph Bronstein.

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Now, it seems, 20-year-old Roan wants to follow in his mother’s footsteps. Not only has he applied to change his last name to Stone, but he’s also appearing in his first him, alongside his mother, What About Love, in 2021!

James Wilkie Broderick – Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

Actors Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick are best known for playing wild free spirits like Carrie Bradshaw and Ferris Bueller, they are actually one of the most stable famous couples ever! They married back in 1997, and now have three children together: James, Marion, and Tabitha.

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Their eldest, James Wilkie Broderick, just recently turned 18 and hasn’t revealed his plans for college yet. However, he did take the time to do his civic duty in 2020. Paparazzi snapped a few photos of James voting with his parents in the October election. Fans can’t wait to see if he follows in his parents’ footsteps!

Sam Alexis Woods – Tiger Woods

Pro golfer Tiger Woods has two children from his famous relationship with model and actress Elin Nordegren. While fans love both, Tiger’s firstborn, daughter Sam Alexis Woods, has genuinely stolen the heart of the golf world. The adorable 13-year-old looks so much like her father, and fans cannot get enough! Fun fact: Sam is not short for anything – that’s her whole name!

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While Tiger has a fully private golf course in his backyard, Sam has actually picked up soccer as her sport of choice. Only time will tell if she becomes a professional athlete like her father, however.

Lisa Brennan-Jobs – Steve Jobs

Very few celebrity children become just as famous as their parent, but in a different area of work. However, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, the daughter of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and painter Chrisann Brennan, is certainly trying! Maybe it has something to do with the fact Jobs denied paternity of her for years, leading to ugly legal battles in the early days of the company. Thankfully, Steve eventually accepted his role, and the two reconciled before his death.

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Now, Lisa has published multiple books and articles, including her best selling memoir Small Fry. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Bill, and their three children.

Leni Klum – Student

16-year-old Leni Klum is the only daughter of supermodel Heidi Klum and her second husband, Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. However, between his booked schedule, living abroad, and Heidi and Briatore’s separation, Leni was mostly raised by Klum’s third husband, the famous singer Seal. In fact, Leni only first met her biological father for the first time in a highly publicized reunion in 2018.

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These days, the 16-year-old is not focused on any career path in particular, preferring to enjoy her youth while she has it. We understand that! Plus, with so many fantastic role models and opportunities in her life, we’re sure that Leni Klum will become successful at whatever she tries!

Maggie McGraw – Singer and Student

Sometimes, celebrity children look more like one parent than the other. Not Maggie McGraw, however! While she may have taken her father’s last name, Maggie looks like a perfect blend of both her parents, country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Maggie recently turned 22, blowing fans away, as they remember the days of Tim and Faith holding their daughter as a baby!

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While Maggie has yet to graduate from Stanford University, she’s already shown some signs that she might follow her parents’ career paths. When she arrived at Stanford, Maggie started a rock band! We’ll have to wait and see what this celebrity kid does next…