Acting Dynasties
They can't help it! These stars have acting in their genes.
PA PhotosDrew Barrymore & John Barrymore
Drew Barrymore probably comes from the most famous Hollywood acting dynasty. We’ve just pulled out her grandfather John, who famously appeared in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and Hamlet, but four of Drew’s great-grandparents were actors, as was her grandmother, Dolores Costello and her half brother.
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Joely Richardson & Natasha Richardson & Vanessa Redgrave
The Redgrave clan have long dominated the theatre and cinema world on both sides of the Atlantic. Matriarch Vanessa Redgrave is famous for her roles in Atonement, Mission: Impossible. Her daughter Joely Richardson has a starring role in Nip/Tuck and the upcoming Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, while Joely’s late sister Natasha Richardson appeared in The White Countess and on Broadway.
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Emilia Fox & Lawrence Fox & Edward Fox
The only family to come close to the Redgraves in terms of British acting dynasties are the Foxes. Emilia Fox got her big break playing Mr Darcy’s sister, alongside Colin Firth in Pride & Prejudice – but her family’s thespian roots go a long way back. Her father Edward Fox has appeared in a Bond film, while cousin Laurence Fox can currently be seen in Lewis, when he’s not with wife Billie Piper.
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Jeremy Irons & Max Irons & Sinead Cusack
Gorgeous Max Irons has a good pedigree as well as good cheekbones! The Red Riding Hood star’s father is Jeremy Irons of Brideshead Revisited fame, and his mum is Sinead Cusack of V for Vendetta fame.
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PA PhotosGwyneth Paltrow & Blythe Danner
It’s not just great genes that Gwyneth Paltrow gets from her mum. Blythe Danner is an actor in her own right. See her in Meet The Parents, The Prince of Tides and, with Gwyneth (appropriately playing her mum) in Sylvia.
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Donald Sutherland & Kiefer Sutherland
The acting apple never falls far from the tree. 24 star Kiefer Sutherland made his first appearance opposite his dad in Max Dugan Returns, aged just 17. Donald isn’t as recognisable as his son but his career has been no less notable. The acting legend has appeared in everything from Buffy The Vampire Slayer to Pride & Prejudice opposite Keira Knightley.
Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars
Charlie Sheen & Emilio Estevez & Martin Sheen
Charlie Sheen’s been accused of letting fame go to his head but when you come from a family like his, that can happen very easily! The former Two And A Half Men actor counts Oscar winner Martin Sheen as his dad and Young Guns star Emilio Estevez (don’t be fooled by the second name) as his brother.
Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars
Michael Douglas & Kirk Douglas
The Douglas family had the star factor long before Michael Douglas married Catherine Zeta-Jones. Patriarch Kirk was “I Am Spartacus” and his son continued the acting tradition with his iconic roles as Gordon Gekko and in Fatal Attraction.
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Jasper Carrot & Lucy Davis
Lucy Davis might not have inherited her father's quirky stage name (Robert Davis is his real name) but she did continue his comedy performances, playing Dawn in The Office and a TV host in Ugly Betty.
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PA PhotosDavid Arquette & Courteney Cox & Patricia Arquette
Yes, Courteney Cox had friends but when she married David Arquette in 1999, she also joined a dynasty. David’s father, grandfather and siblings, mostly notably Patricia, have all caught the acting bug.
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PA PhotosThe Baldwin Brothers
Four brothers; four actors: Stephen, Alec, William and Daniel Baldwin have taken Hollywood by storm with their good looks and real talent. Stephen and Alec are probably the most well known, thanks to their roles in The Usual Suspects and 30 Rock respectively but Gossip Girl fans might have noticed William Baldwin’s turn as Serena’s dad.
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PA PhotosFrancis Ford Coppola & Sofia Coppola & Nicolas Cage
Francis Ford Coppola is most famous for directing The Godfather but his own family is almost as impressive as the Corleones. Sofia Coppola appeared in The Godfather III but her acting was panned by critics so she turned to acting, winning an Oscar for Lost In Translation. But the Coppola story doesn’t end there; Nicolas Cage (who changed his name from Coppola to avoid accusations of nepotism), is Sofia’s cousin and continued the family’s Oscar-winning ways in 1995 when he won an Academy Award for Leaving Las Vegas.
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Ron Howard & Bryce Dallas Howard
Ginger hair isn’t the only thing that Twilight Eclipse star Bryce Dallas Howard shares with her dad. Ron Howard might be a director now but he started out as an actor, most famously as Richie Cunningham in Happy Days.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal & Jake Gyllenahaal
Maggie’s impossibly cool and Jake’s drop dead gorgeous – yes, the Gyllenhaal clan certainly have Hollywood under their spell. But the siblings’ career choice isn’t completely unexpected. Both their parents work in the film industry and Jake boasts a godmother in the legendary star Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Demi Moore & Bruce Willis & Rumer Willis
Rumer Willis seems set on carrying on in her parents’ (and step parents’) footsteps. She’s appeared with both of them in films already (with Bruce in The Whole Nine Yards and Demi Moore in Striptease) but has her fair share of TV credits, including 90210 and CSI.
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PA PhotosAngelina Jolie & Jon Voight
Don’t be fooled be their different surnames; these two really are related. While Angelina Jolie has kept us entertained in Lara Croft, Changeling, Girl, Interrupted and, of course, her controversial personal life, Jon Voight’s career has been just as dramatic, with an Oscar win for Vietnam drama Coming Home and two high profile divorces.
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The Smith Family
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s family certainly are a phenomenon. Jaden Smith is the Karate Kid, while Willow sings, dances, acts… and whips her hair back and forth!
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Stellan Skarsgaard & Alex Skarsgaard
Sweden’s answer to the Barrymores, Stellan Skarsgaard has appeared in Mamma Mia, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Thor, while son Alex Skarsgaard found fame after appearing as Eric in True Blood, and dating the gorgeous Kate Bosworth.
Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars
Kate Hudson & Goldie Hawn
Hollywood rejoiced when Goldie Hawn’s daughter Kate Hudson emerged with the same golden hair and wide, easy smile. But don’t think there’s not acting ability as well as good looks; Goldie is an Oscar winner and Kate could add to the Hawn-Hudson haul, she already has one nomination under her belt.
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PA PhotosElle Fanning & Dakota Fanning
Elle and Dakota Fanning are more like the seeds of a dynasty but the sisters are taking Hollywood by storm. Dakota’s award cabinet is already bursting thanks to the success of The Secret Life Of Bees and Twilight, while little sis Elle is hot on her heels, most recently appearing in Super 8.
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Lenny Kravitz & Zoe Kravitz & Lisa Bonet
Some girls get all the luck! Zoe Kravitz has her hitmaker dad Lenny to thank for her her uber cool style and The Cosby Show actress Lisa Bonet for her introduction to the acting world.
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PA PhotosAnjelica Huston & Jack Huston
Amazingly, Anjelica Huston is the third generation of her family to win an Academy Award. No pressure then on her nephew Jack Huston</a, who can currently be seen in TV series Broadwalk Empire. [b]<a href="https://beautysale.store/celebrity/celebrity-galleries/2010/05/27/celebrity-siblings%22 target="_new">Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars[/b]
PA PhotosJennifer Aniston & John Aniston
Jennifer Aniston’s dad John is best known for his long-running role in American sitcom Days Of Our Lives. Coincidentally, the show was parodied in Friends, when Joey took on the role of Dr Drake Ramoray.
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Zooey Deschanel & Emily Deschanel
Acting sisters Zooey and Emily Deschanel get their dramatic genes and killer cheekbones from mum, Twin Peaks star Mary Jo Deschanel. The lucky ladies.
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Rashida Jones & Quincy Jones & Peggy Lipton
Rashida Jones’ dad might be legendary music mogul Quincy Jones but she decided to follow her mum, Twin Peaks’ Peggy Lipton, into the acting world.
Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars
John Cusack & Joan Cusack
The Cusacks are literally everywhere. John Cusack has appeared in more than 50 films, including Being John Malkovich and Con Air, while sister Joan is currently appearing as Sheila in the American version of Shameless.
Celebrity Siblings: the ordinary brothers and sisters behind the stars
