Celebrities with famous parents have been given priority and attention since they were born, but this is by no means without some complications. In addition to the scrutiny of the paparazzi, they have to face the pressure of expectations from both families and the public. It’s not easy!
Despite all this, a large number of these children are still involved in the
Entertainment industry. And like their fathers, they become third- or even fourth-generation A-list stars. For example, Angelina Jolie followed in her father Jon Voight's footsteps to become one of Hollywood's most powerful and successful people. Or Zoë Kravitz inherited incredible artistic talent from her parents, actor Lisa Bonet and musician Lenny Kravitz, to succeed in her career as a singer, actress and model.
However, some Hollywood stars aren't known for having famous parents. So, we've listed 15 celebs who you might not know have famous fathers. Scroll down to see!
#1 Bella and Gigi Hadid
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Both girls first hit the limelight when their mom Yolanda joined the "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". Gigi's modeling career was essentially begun by Yolanda, a former Ford model in the ’80s and ’90s who controlled her appearance and even her diet. So did their younger brother, Anwar Hadid.
#2 Jaden and Willow Smith
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith certainly prepare their children for success. Their son Jaden had had opportunities to perform with his father in films since a young age, including "The Pursuit of Happyness", "The Day the Earth Stood Still", and "After Earth". Additionally, Willow made her acting debut in the massively successful "I Am Legend" with her father.
#3 Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson became famous in 2015 when she was cast as Anastasia Steele in the wildly successful "50 Shades of Grey" franchise. But she was already well accustomed to the spotlight, since both of her parents, Don Johnson (Miami Vice) and Melanie Griffith (Milk Money), are well-known actors.
#4 Zoë Kravitz
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It can be said that Zoë Kravitz inherited some, if not all, of her extraordinary artistic talent from her parents, actor Lisa Bonet and musician Lenny Kravitz. Zoë, who was a standout in "Big Little Lies", also works as a fashion model and musician.
#5 Lily Collins
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"Emily in Paris"'s star Lily Collins is known for numerous films, including "The Blind Side", "Stuck in Love", and "Mirror Mirror". And you might not know that her father is a musician, record proud,cer and actor Phil Collins. He provided the voice for a number of songs, including the well-known Tarzan singles "You'll Be in My Heart" and "In the Air Tonight."
#6 John David Washington
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Being actor Denzel Washington’s son would leave anyone with big shoes to fill. Luckily for John David Washington, as succeeded in Hollywood. He was first noticed in the HBO comedy series "Ballers", followed by a starring role in "Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman", for which he received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
#7 Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Paltrow founded her own company, the lifestyle, and wellness brand Goop, using her fame from appearances in the films "Emma and Shakespeare in Love". Perhaps her mother, did Blythe Danner, give her some advice on how to get about Hollywood? Danner is a renowned performer in her own right. She has received several Emmy nods for her performances on shows like "Will & Grace."
#8 Mamie Gummer
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Meryl Streep, one of the best actors of all time, is Mamie Gummer's mother. When it comes to building an acting career, Gummer may advise her mother. And the review of Gummer's performance in "The Good Wife and True Detective" is an example!
#9 Tracee Ellis Ross
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"Girlfriends and Black-ish"'s actress and Pattern Beauty owner Tracee Ellis Ross said she's lucky to have singer Diana Ross as her mother. “The Diana Ross we all know the ow kind of doesn’t hold a candle to the mom that I have, in her extraordinary ability to love,” Ellis Ross said in an interview in 2018. “My mom holds her family and a career and nourishes both things.”
#10 Kate Hudson
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Kate Hudson has starred in films such as "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days", "Bride Wars", and "Fool’s Gold", and "Fool's Gold," and her big breakout role in "Almost Famous" brought her an Oscar nomination. We’re sure her famous mom, Goldie Hawn, and stepfather, Kurt Russell, are very proud of her.
#11 Angelina Jolie
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In the 1982 movie "Lookin' to Get Out", Angelina Jolie made her acting debut with her father, actor Jon Voight. Since then, she has become one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, starring in major blockbusters like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "Maleficent". In addition, she has won one Academy Award and three Golden Globes for her performance.
#12 Nicolas Cage
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Although you know him by his stage name Nicolas Cage, his birth name is actually Nicolas Coppola. The Coppola showbiz history extends back to the early 1900s, making them almost Hollywood royalty. His father, August Coppola, was an author, film executive, and academic and the brother of Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola.
#13 Alexander Skarsgård
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Alexander Skarsgård rose to fame for his utterly iconic role as the evil but sexy blonde vampire and bar owner Eric Northman in HBO's "True Blood". Skarsgård has consistently worked in Hollywood since then with roles in "Melancholia", "The Legend of Tarzan" and "The Northman". His is actor Stellan Skarsgård, who has acted in many films over the decades, the most important of which is "Mamma Mia" (2008) and "Mamma Mia Here We Go Again" (2018).
#14 Miley Cyrus
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Today, Billy Ray Cyrus is best known as Miley Cyrus's dad, thanks to her bestselling albums and starring role in "Hannah Montana". But the “Old Town Road” singer was actually famous first! He was a country singer in the '90s, best known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart".
#15 Sosie Bacon
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"Mare of Easttown" star Sosie Bacon is the daughter of Footloose star Kevin Bacon and actor Kyra Sedgwick. Her first role was playing 10-year-old Emily in the movie Loverboy (2005), which helped her a chance to play in season 5 of "The Closer". In 2022, she starred in the hit horror film "Smile".
