Rock 'n' roll offspring: The famous children of rockstars
Ever wondered where Miley gets her pop star talent from? Or what Madonna's not-so-little ones are up to? Or whatever happened to Kurt Cobain's daughter, Frances Bean?
Introducing the kids who have inherited some seriously cool genes from their rockstar parents. Most of them are now rockstars in their respective industries in their own right. Take Big Little Lies star and fashion and beauty queen Zoe Kravtiz (no points for guessing who her famous dad is).
Before beginning her acting career, the 31 year old recently revealed that she considered dropping her famous last name. Speaking on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, she confessed: "I thought about not using it. I thought about just going by my middle name, Isabella, Zoë Isabella, and I kind of tried to do it, but it just like didn't stick. People kept on forgetting."
Apparently, Lenny wasn't having it either. "I also think I mentioned it to my dad at one point and I think I could feel that it made him a little sad," Zoe said. "So, yeah, I just kind of stuck with it. I did used to be really insecure about people just associating me with my family and now I love it—I'm so proud of them and it's cool."
Zoe isn't the only one who didn't follow in their rock star parents' footsteps, instead choosing the acting path. Lily Collins, daughter of In The Air Tonight singer Phil Collins, has appeared in hit films such as Mirror Mirror, Love, Rosie and Les Misérables, and even earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 2016's Rules Don't Apply. Ditto Quincy Jones's daughter Rashida Jones, widely adored for her role in Parks and Recreation.
So, from Mick Jagger's famous model daughter to Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son (who is growing up way too fast), meet the faces of Rock 'n' Roll royalty...
Getty ImagesZoe Kravitz
Daughter of Lenny and The Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet, Zoe Kravitz has inherited her father’s cool, but her mother's looks. She’s appeared in Twelve, with Chace Crawford and Emma Roberts, but kept in touch with her musical roots by fronting the band Lolawolf. Zoe is more recently known for starring next to Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies.
GettyAnais Gallagher
Anais is the daughter of Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews but is making a successful career for herself as a model. The 20-year-old has already been the face of Accessorize, made an appearance on the runway at Dolce & Gabbana's secret SS18 show during Milan Fashion Week, and starred in Reebok's fall campaign. She also enjoys pickled onion Monster Munch, according to her Twitter, so we can say with confidence that she has excellent taste in snacks.
Getty ImagesMiley Cyrus
We doubt anyone thinks of Miley Cyrus as Billy Ray Cyrus’ little girl anymore. The former Disney star, who is also the goddaughter of Dolly Parton, has had five non-consecutive number-one albums in the U.S and is currently working on her upcoming seventh studio album, She Is Miley Cyrus.
Getty ImagesFrances Bean Cobain
Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love is now 27 (seriously, where has the time gone?) On 20th February 2020, which would have been Kurt Cobain's 53rd birthday, both Frances Bean and Courtney Love shared touching photos of the late grunge star on Instagram.
Getty ImagesTheodora Richards
Theodora’s dad is Rolling Stone Keith Richards, but we’re guessing she got her model looks from her mother Patti Hansen. At 16, she fronted a Tommy Hilfiger ad campaign along with fellow rock offspring Elizabeth Jagger, and since then, the now 35-year-old model has secured her place in the fashion industry.
Getty ImagesGeorgia May Jagger
Georgia May Jagger, may have followed her blonde-bombshell mother, Jerry Hall, into the modelling world, but their famous pouts come straight from their Rolling Stone dad, Mick.
Rex FeaturesKelly Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Kelly might have got her big break thanks to her family’s reality TV show, The Osbournes, but since then, it’s been her own talent that’s propelled her forward. Kelly has dipped her toe into DJ-ing, TV presenting, acting, singing, fashion and writing.
Getty ImagesTracee Ellis Ross and Evan Ross
Diana Ross’ children Tracee Ellis and Evan Ross have very successful careers of their own. Tracee has been on the telly since her early 20s, she is currently a lead in the hit comedy show Black-ish. While Evan has recorded his debut R&B/pop album in 2007, and has appeared in the two final Hunger Games movies as Messalla. Interestingly, he’s also married to a songstress, Ashlee Simpson.
PA PhotosRashida Jones
You might recognise Rashida Jones from her roles in The American Office and Parks & Recreation but did you know she’s musical royalty? Her dad, Quincy Jones bagged a whopping 79 Grammys, after working with the likes of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.
Getty ImagesKate Hudson
Perhaps it’s no surprise Kate Hudson has a bit of a soft spot for rocker boys (she married and divorced The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson and was engaged to The Muse's Matt Bellamy before their split); her father is American musician Bill Hudson.
GettyLourdes Ciccone
Lourdes Ciccone is the daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon. The 23-year-old works as a model and made her New York Fashion Week debut last year at the Gypsy Sport's Spring 2019 show.
PA PhotosLiv Tyler
Film actress Liv Tyler only realised that Steve Tyler was her father when she met him, aged eight, and noticed the resemblance between herself and his other daughter, Mia. When she asked her mother about the similarity, she revealed that she had been the result of a brief liaison between the pair.
PA PhotosStella McCartney
Paul McCartney’s daughter Stella has gone off on a very different tangent to her Beatles father. As a fashion designer, she has worked for Chloé and Gucci, as well as establishing her own brand which has become a Paris Fashion Week staple and an icon for sustainable fashion.
Rex FeaturesNicole Richie
Nicole Richie is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie but she’s not really embraced his musical side. Instead, fashion is her thing and she’s had success with her label, House of Harlow.
Rex FeaturesLily Collins
The daughter of Phil Collins, Lily is used to the limelight - which is great because her talents in films such as Mirror Mirror, Love, Rosie and Les Misérables have earned her a Golden Globe nomination (for 2016's Rules Don’t Apply).
Rex FeaturesAmber Le Bon
No wonder Amber Le Bon was voted “World’s Hottest Celebrity Daughter,” she’s got model Yasmin Le Bon as a mother and Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon for a dad. The 30-year-old has signed to her mother’s agency, Elite Models, and has been the face of campaigns for Moschino and River Island.
PacificCoastNews.comDaisy Lowe
Daisy Lowe was already making an impact before she found out she was the daughter of Bush frontman, Gavin Rossdale. She started modelling at the tender age of two, before being signed to an agency when she was 16. The 31-year-old has been a catwalk regular and popping up in a variety of fashion magazines.
Rex FeaturesLeah & Tyrone Wood
Ronnie and Jo Wood had two children before the Rolling Stone famously ran off with Ekaterina Ivanova. Leah is a model and singer, who has supported David Bowie on tour, and Tyrone, who’s once dated Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Daisy Lowe works in his father's art gallery.
PA PhotosEliot Paulina Sumner
Eliot Paulina Sumner also known as Coco Sumner has some pretty big shoes to fill being the daughter of Sting and Trudie Styler. But she doesn’t seem to be daunted; she’s appeared alongside Agyness Deyn in Burberry’s 2008 advertising campaign, bagged a supporting role in Stardust and recorded her debut album Island Records in 2010. Her last hit was 2015's 'After Dark'.
Rex FeaturesJade Jagger
The daughter of Mick Jagger and his second wife Bianca Jagger, Jade has shunned her father’s world of rock music in favour of something a little more refined: jewellery. After a stint as Creative Director at Garrard, Jade has her own line and has now teamed up with Belvedere vodka to create a jewelled knife, named the Jagger Dagger!
PA PhotosSean Lennon
The son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean, has certainly inherited his parents’ artistic talents. His influences are more indie and rock than the Beatles and he’s collaborated with the likes of Moby, Mark Ronson and The Strokes.
PA PhotosLola & Tali Lennox
Annie Lennox’ daughters Lola and Tali have big plans for their futures. Lola has scored a place as a soprano singer at the Royal Academy of Music, and her younger sis Tali has walked for Burberry and Topshop, having recently stepped away from modelling to become a portrait painter.
PA PhotosLisa Marie Presley
Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie, or the Princess Of Rock ‘n’ Roll as she is also known, has become a singer in her own right. Her debut record in 2003, To Whom It May Concern, was certified gold and was followed by the platinum album, Now What. She has four children.
WennRocco Ritchie
Rocco Ritchie is the son of pop queen Madonna and also good friends with Brooklyn Beckham – the duo is often seen hanging out together. Rocco is now an actor.
