The fact that some of Hollywood’s top stars have some assistance from well-known family ties may surprise you. These 30 celebrities, who range from artists to actors, were nepo babies, in case you were unaware. These celebs share not only their parent’s agents but also their genes.
1. Lily Collins
Not many people know that Emily in Paris star is the daughter of British rock legend Phil Collins known for hits like “In the Air Tonight.”
2. Hailey Bieber
Businesswoman Hailey Bieber was born a Baldwin, making her the daughter of The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas actor Stephen Baldwin and the niece of The Boss Baby actor Alec Baldwin.
3. Emma Roberts
Did you know that the American Horror Story star is the daughter of Eric Roberts, the star of King of the Gypsies, Runaway Train, and many more? And in case you haven’t put it together, that makes her the niece of Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts.
4. Tracee Ellis Ross
In case you did not know, Tracee, known for roles in Girlfriends and Black-ish, is the daughter of musical legend Diana Ross.
5. Jamie Lee Curtis
The Star of Halloween and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of fellow scream queen Janet Leigh who is known for her roles in Psycho and Bye Bye Birdie.
6. George Clooney
Clooney was born for the screen just like his dad Nick Clooney who was a journalist, anchorman, and television host who even had his own talk show.
7. Maya Rudolph
SNL star Maya Rudolph, also known for her roles in Loot, Grown Ups, and Bridesmaids, is the daughter of the talented soul singer Minnie Riperton, the legendary voice behind “Lovin’ You.”
8. Robert Downey Jr.
The Iron Man main character and Oppenheimer Oscar winner had a claim to fame in another way. His father, Robert John Downey Sr., was a filmmaker known for the underground movie Putney Swope.
9. Zoey Deutch
We all know her as Lorraine Baines-McFly from Back to the Future, Lea Thompson is known as “mom” to Set it Up star Zoey Deutch.
10. Kaia Gerber
Kaia gets her modelesque looks from her 90s supermodel icon mom Cindy Crawford. During the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy was among the most popular supermodels and was presence on magazine covers and runways, as well as in fashion campaigns.
11. Kate Hudson
The 2000s rom-com icon Kate Hudson, star of How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days is the daughter of Goldie Hawn who is known for her roles in Cactus Flower and First Wives Club.
12. Dakota Johnson
Dakota became a household name overnight thanks to her role in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise but some say she rose to fame thanks to her actor parents Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Moreover, she grew up with Puss in Boots star Antonio Banderas as her stepdad!
13. Lily-Rose Depp
Some say Lily-Rose gets her modelling skills from her mom Vanessa Paradis and is following in her dad Johnny Depp’s footsteps with roles in The Idol and The King.
14. Dan Levy
Not many people know that Schitt’s Creek co-creators Dan and Eugene Levy are one talented father-son duo! He began his career as a television host on MTV Canada.
15. Jennifer Aniston
Friends iconic Jennifer Aniston is the daughter of Days of Our Lives star John Aniston but she had a troubled relationship with both of her parents for most of her life. Apparently, her mother, Nancy, a photographer and former model/actress, went on a talk show and spilled some personal comments about her daughter’s past.
16. Riley Keough
Riley is an indie movie darling with roles in Zola, The Runaways, and the hit Hulu show Daisy Jones & The Six but she’s also descended from musical icons. Her mom is Lisa Marie Presley and her granddad is the legendary Elvis Presley.
17. Jackson White
Did you know that Tell Me Lies star Jackson White also has a famous mom, Married… with Children actress Katey Sagal? Before beginning a career in acting, he had also considered doing music.
18. Margaret Qualley
Some say Margaret is making a name for herself in the Netflix series Maid and hit movies Poor Things and Kinds of Kindness. She’s following in the footsteps of mom Andie Macdowell, the star of Groundhog Day.
19. John David Washington
Tenet and Malcolm & Marie star John David Washington looks just like his dad Denzel Washington. He started his career in college football at Morehouse College and signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
20. Nico Parker
The British actress is the daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker, she made her film debut with a leading role in the fantasy film Dumbo (2019). Moreover, she played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us (2023).
21. Jack Quaid
Although you could probably already tell by the face, and his name, actor Jack Quaid is the son of Dennis Quaid and actress Meg Ryan. Jack agrees that he’s a nepo baby as he stated: ‘I am an immensely privileged person’.
22. Charlie Hall
Not many people know that Julia Louis Dreyfus’ son Charlie Hall started his acting career with a bang by starring in Bel-Air, and Single Drunk Female.
23. Kiefer Sutherland
24 main character Kiefer Sutherland also has famous parents, actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. For his role as Jack Bauer, he won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
24. Ever Gabo Anderson
Anderson, who just made her leading lady debut in Peter Pan & Wendy, is the daughter of Milla Jovovich and filmmaker Paul W. S. Anderson. The American-British actress and model is also known for portraying a young Alicia Marcus / Red Queen in the 2016 film Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
25. Prince, Paris, & Bigi Jackson
Prince, Paris, and Bigi Jackson are Michael Jackson’s children. The late singer’s children have been famous since their births
26. Sosie Bacon
Did you know that rising star Sosie Bacon, who’s starred in Smile, Mare of Easttown, and 13 Reasons Why, is the daughter of Kevin Bacon and Keira Sedgwick?
27. Maya Hawke
Stranger Things icon Maya gets her talents from both her maternal and paternal side as the gorgeous daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
28. Gracie Abrams
Singer Gracie Abrams is the daughter of JJ Abrams, the director of Armageddon, Cloverfield, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
29. Maude Apatow
Not many Euphoria fans know that one of the main stars of the controversial show, Maude Apatow, is the eldest daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann.
30. Robin Thicke
Alan Thicke bestowed his charm and good looks onto his musician son, Robin. He is best known for his 2013 single “Blurred Lines”, which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, and received a diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
