Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Famous Parents

When you think of Hollywood dynasties, a few powerful names come to mind. Sure, we have the Coppolas, the Fondas and the Eastwoods. But what about the famous family trees that are a little less obvious? Over the years, you might have seen Mick Jagger's daughter rock the catwalk, or watched Jennifer Aniston's father on a top daytime drama. Whether you never knew these celebrities were related or you simply forgot, these are the stars with parents who shine just as bright as they do.

You may recognize Blythe Danner from Meet the Parents, Madoff, or Will & Grace. While the actress has been a major name in Hollywood since the '70s, she's also the mother of Goop founder and Academy Award-winning actress, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Before Angelina Jolie was a mother to six children, she was Hollywood star Jon Voight's daring daughter. In fact, the Maleficent star made her onscreen debut alongside her famous father, in Lookin' to Get Out, at the age of seven.

While you first met Jennifer Aniston on Friends, the actress was already familiar with the television industry thanks to her father. John Aniston was a well-known star of the popular daytime drama, Days of Our Lives, in the '80s.

Because of her iconic last name, many people already know that Lenny Kravitz is the father of Big Little Lies actress, Zoë Kravitz. However, her mother happens to be the just-as-famous Lisa Bonet, who starred on The Cosby Show in the '80s.

When your mother is Meryl Streep, is there even a choice about going into acting? Mamie Gummer goes by her father Don Gummer's last name, but has starred in a number of films, including Ricki And the Flash, with her mother.

Jamie Lee Curtis earned her fame with horror flicks like Halloween. Her spooky start in showbiz makes sense, considering her mother was one of the industry's original scream queens, Janet Leigh. The Old Hollywood starlet shined in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Like mother, like daughter!

Rashida Jones has not one, but two famous parents. The Parks and Recreation actress was born during the short-lived marriage of Mod Squad actress, Peggy Lipton, and music producer Quincy Jones.

Jessica Capshaw rose to fame on Grey's Anatomy. While you might know her as the scrubs-wearing Dr. Arizona Robbins, what you may not know is her father is famous director Steven Spielberg.

While many weren't aware of Laura Dern's Old Hollywood connections, the actress brought her famous mother, Diane Ladd, to the Academy Awards in 2020. She took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress that evening, an award Diane had been nominated for three times.

No one has more fame in their family than Riley Keough. She is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, and former stepdaughter of Michael Jackson. However, the star often manages to keep her familial ties under wraps.

Tracee Ellis Ross rose to fame due to her comedy chops, appearing on hit shows like Girlfriends and Black-ish. That being said, she inherited some serious pipes from her Queen of Motown mother, Diana Ross. Tracee showed off her vocal range in 2020's The High Note, where she belted out six original songs.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit star, Mariska Hargitay, was born to Hollywood starlet Jayne Mansfield and Mr. Universe winner, Mickey Hargitay. Sadly, Mariska was just three years old when her mother died in a car accident.

Comedic actress Maya Rudolph grew up in the spotlight, as her mother was Minnie Riperton. The beloved singer was best known for her "whistle register" that was prominently featured in the iconic song, "Lovin' You."

It turns out leading men run in the Pine family. The Star Trek actor's father is a beloved name as well, thanks to his starring role on the '70s television show, CHiPs.

Because of Bono's stage name, no one would ever know that Eve Hewson is his daughter. While the up-and-coming actress has recently made a name for herself in Behind Her Eyes and The Luminaries, she claims the U2 frontman can still embarrass her, just as any father does.

If you haven't seen O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Ice Cube stand next to each other, you might have thought they were the same person. The father and son look so identical, O'Shea landed the role as his father's younger self in Straight Outta Compton.

While Melanie Griffith didn't land her first major film until she was 17 years old, she was exposed to the film industry at a much younger age. Her mother was one of Alfred Hitchcock's star actresses, Tippi Hedren.

Dakota Johnson is not just the daughter of iconic '80s couple Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. The 50 Shades of Gray star's grandmother is The Birds actress Tippi Hedren, making Dakota a third-generation Hollywood star.

Since starring in recent films like BlacKkKlansman, Malcom and Marie, and Tenet, John David Washington has made a name for himself outside the legacy of his father, Denzel Washington.

Georgia May Jagger is one of Mick Jagger's seven children — and one of four he had with his longtime partner, Jerry Hall. She has traded in her dad's guitar licks for lipstick, building her own career as a fashion model. Georgia has worked with brands like Rimmel London, Tommy Hilfiger and Balmain.

Before she was strutting through the streets of France in Emily in Paris, Lily Collins was introduced to stardom by her famous father, singer Phil Collins.

Perhaps the golden blonde hair could have tipped people off, but Kate Hudson is a spitting image of her mother, Goldie Hawn. Working under her father Bill Hudson's name, Kate has built a hugely successful career. Not only does she have countless hit films under her belt, but she also runs athletic clothing company Fabletics, as well as a vodka brand.

After years of pursuing acting like her famous mother, Eva Amurri changed course and built a successful lifestyle blog, Happily Eva After.

Billie Lourd is most known for her roles in Scream Queens and American Horror Story. However, she recently honored her late mother Carrie Fisher's legacy by appearing in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

While Stella McCartney opted for a different career path than her famous dad, she did inherit his style. The daughter of the Beatles singer earned acclaim as one of Britain's top fashion designers.

First of all, can we talk about the family resemblance? Colin Hanks was born during Tom Hanks's first marriage to Samantha Lewes. The actor has starred in a number of successful flicks, just like his dad.

Apparently, Sam Robards inherited more than just his mother's famous blue eyes. The son of Lauren Bacall and her second husband, Jason Robards, followed both of his famous parents into the acting business. While initially starring in films like American Beauty and Casualties of War, the actor also held significant guest appearances on popular shows like Gossip Girl and West Wing.

Thanks to her father's relationship with Elizabeth Taylor, Kate Burton (Scandal, Grey's Anatomy) grew up under the glare of Hollywood. However, the actress decided to eventually follow her father, Richard Burton, into show business. The father and daughter are pictured here while filming their mini-series, Ellis Island, together in 1984.

Italian actress Isabella Rossellini is most known for her work in Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her, but did you know she is also the daughter of an Old Hollywood star? Isabella is one of three children that Ingrid Bergman — yes, Casablanca's Ingrid Bergman —welcomed during her controversial marriage to Italian director, Roberto Rossellini.

Not only did Tatum O'Neal enter show business at age 10, the actress became the youngest person to receive a competitive Academy Award in 1974. She actually won the Oscar for her first film, Paper Moon — in a role opposite her father, actor Ryan O'Neal.

While the late Natasha Richardson is often remembered for her loving marriage to actor Liam Neeson, the Parent Trap star had another important family member in Hollywood. Her mother was renowned British actress, Vanessa Redgrave.

When Anjelica Huston decided to pursue acting in the '80s, she was welcomed into Hollywood by her famous director father, John Huston. Anjelica was directed by John in her breakthrough role, Prizzi's Honor, for which she won an Academy Award.

As a former child actor and renowned director, Ron Howard had plenty of advice for his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, when she went into acting. "[H]e was and is a supportive, present, committed, father," Howard said of her father in a 2020 interview with Emmy-winning anchor Jake Hamilton.

Margaret Qualley earned praise for her role in 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The young actress works under the name of her father, Paul Qualley, which makes it less known that she is the daughter of Andie MacDowell.

This familial connection makes total sense when you see it, but Kiefer Sutherland certainly doesn't flaunt his father's fame. We honestly had no idea the 24 star was Donald Sutherland's son.

Allison Williams skyrocketed to fame in HBO's Girls. As it turns out, she's no stranger to the camera, being newscaster Brian Williams's daughter.

No, Skarsgård is not just a common Swedish name — Alexander and Stellan Skarsgård are related. While the Tarzan actor gained more fame in recent years, his father was already a well-known star for films such as Good Will Hunting and Mamma Mia!.

While Miley Cyrus rose to fame alongside her dad on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, we often forget Billy Ray Cyrus was famous in his own right as a country singer. So much so, that Dolly Parton is the pop singer's godmother.

Drew Barrymore made her first film debut at the age of five, which isn't surprising since she comes from a major Hollywood dynasty. Her grandfather was John Barrymore, known as "the Great Profile," while her father was the well-known actor John Drew Barrymore.

Can't you see the family resemblance? While you may know the actress from her role in The Lord of the Rings, Liv Tyler is the daughter of Aerosmith singer, Steven Tyler.