The term “nepo baby” was coined on TikTok to refer to children who have one or more famous parents and are pursuing similar careers in Hollywood. The term itself is highly divisive, with celebrities on both sides of the debate (O'Shea Jackson calls it a “Medal of Honor”, Alison Williams acknowledges her privilege, but Lily (Rose Depp doesn't see the connection), even if they literally wear that title as a badge of honor (Hailey Bieber, the Willis sisters), decades ago these up-and-coming actors There's no denying that it's interesting to see how much they resemble their parents when they got their big break.
See photos of today's brightest stars side by side with photos of their parents in their first big movies and TV shows.
Ella Beatty: Annette Bening & Warren Beatty
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It was a big week for the Beatty family as daughter Ella walked the big carpet for the first time (for a role in a movie). Feud: Truman vs. Swans) The day after her mother, Annette Bening, was nominated for an Oscar ( Nyad) It was announced.
Ella, 23, will play Kelly O'Shea, Truman Capote's daughter, in her first major role in the Ryan Murphy-directed drama. Bening was 30 years old when she broke out in the 1993 film. The GriftersElla's father Warren Beatty became an overnight sensation at the age of 23 for his role in the 1961 film. Splendor in the grass.
Harlow Jane: Patricia Arquette & Thomas Jane
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Harlow Jane, 20, hit the Hollywood scene in 2023 with roles such as: high desert (plays Patricia Arquette in her mother's younger years) and She came to me.
Arquette was 24 years old when she made her mark in the 1993 film. true loveHer father, Thomas Jane, on the other hand, was 27 years old when he made a brief but very memorable cameo in the 1997 film. Boogie Nights.
West Duchovny: Tea Leoni and David Duchovny
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West Duchovny was 24 years old when he landed the lead role in the 2023 film. painkillers, A miniseries about the opioid epidemic. Her mother Tea Leoni was 28 years old when she got her breakout role in the 1995 film. bad boys, Meanwhile, her father, David Duchovny, was 27 years old when the film premiered in 1993. X files made him a star. (and You can see a teenage West in the show's final season In 2018! )
Nico Parker: Thandiwe Newton
What I saw recently The Last of Us, Nico was just 15 years old when he made his major film debut in 2019. Dumbo — But thanks to her parents, Thandiwe Newton (who had her big break in the 1998 film), she had plenty of exposure to film sets. Belovedwhen she was 26 years old) and recently directed by writer/director Ol Parker. Ticket to paradise.
Michael Consuelos: Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
all their children are in debt to All my children! Kelly Ripa, who debuted on the show in 1990 at the age of 20, met and fell in love with 24-year-old Mark Consuelos, who joined the cast in 1995. She is now a parent to Joaquin, Laura, and Michael, and is encouraging to her children. That dream also includes Michael following in his parents' footsteps as an actor. In 2018, he played a young Hiram Lodge in the film (the older version was played by Mark). riverdale.
Charlie Hall: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Charlie Hall, 25, is being talked about as a “bit of an idiot” (his words!). Sex life of female college students However, he has been acting for several years in shows such as: bel air and I love you, Victor. What was his introduction to the industry?Starring in mother Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sitcom Veep In 2019.
Louis-Dreyfus (married for 35 years to Charlie's father, actor and producer Brad Hall) got her start. saturday night live When she was 21 years old, her role was seinfeld In 1990, she was 29 years old (pictured). She has stepped into the realm of icons.
Sydney Chandler: Kyle Chandler
What we are guessing is that friday night lights The star was heart-filled to see her eldest daughter, 26, hit the scene in a big way in 2022, appearing in several movies, including: Don't worry, darling. Her father was the same age she was when she landed her first major role in 1991. He plays a young man just after World War II on the ABC series. home front.
Deacon Phillippe: Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe
In the fall of 2022, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's 18-year-old son made his acting debut in a Netflix movie. Never before, You play a member of a rival debate team at a wealthy private school. Mama Reese got her big break in the 1991 film, when she was 15 years old. man on the moonMeanwhile, in the 1998 film, his father Ryan was 23 years old when he stunned the audience while trying to avoid the killer (and looked chiseled doing so). I know what you did last summer.
Zoe Kravitz: Lisa Bonet & Lenny Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz became a star in her own right in 2011 X-Men: First Class, has since been gaining attention on the silver screen and in the fashion scene. But no wonder she's inherently cool. Her parents are Lisa Bonet (who got her big break playing Dennis on the TV show). cosby show (1984) and Lenny Kravitz (whose first big hit was 1991's “It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over”).
Maya Hawke: Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke
The actress started her career in Season 3 at the age of 21. stranger things In 2019, fans debated whether she looked like her mother (who broke out in 1988 at age 18) dangerous relationship) or Ethan Hawke (who became a star in 1988 at the age of 18) Dead Poets Society).
Lewis Pullman: Bill Pullman
No surprise to anyone who saw Lewis in 2022 top gun: maverick The 29-year-old is Bill's son, and Bill's first big role was as a pilot in the 1987 film (of sorts). space ball, From cross-eyed to lopsided smiles, the similarities are uncanny. (Fun fact: Lewis is dating another celebrity kid, Andie MacDowell's daughter Laney Qualley!)
Jaden Smith: Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith
Jaden was only 11 years old at the time of filming. karate kid His parents also rose to fame at a relatively young age.When his mom Jada was 20 years old another world It premiered in 1991 and catapulted his father Will to superstardom at the age of 22 in the 1990s. fresh prince of bel air (Though he's been in the headlines for a few years now, ever since he won a Grammy for “Parents Just Don't Understand” in 1988).
John David Washington: Denzel Washington
The son of Denzel and his actress wife Pauletta won an award in 2018 for his first starring role in a movie. black klansman, when he was 34 years old, earned him Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations. Coincidentally, his father was the same age he was when he was nominated for his first Oscar in 1988. Cry for freedom. However, while John David started his acting career late after a career in professional football, his father started appearing in made-for-television movies at the age of 23 and appeared in the 1982 film at the age of 29. It was a big break. St. and other locations.
Dakota Johnson: Melanie Griffith & Don Johnson
Although she was part of several high-profile projects early in her career, she landed the lead role in the highly anticipated production. fifty shades of gray The 2015 trilogy shot the then 25-year-old Dakota to fame. Her mother also worked as an actress for many years before landing her career-defining role in the 1988 film. working girl When I was 31 years old.Her father was 35 years old when he became very successful. Miami Vice.
Billie Lourd: Carrie Fisher
Eagle-eyed fans may have noticed the Princess Leia tribute worn by then-23-year-old Lard in 2015 Scream Queens. They are “a little” [an] “An homage to the role made famous by Lard's late mother, in which she starred when she was 19 years old.” Star WarsThe iconic bread-clad princess from the 1977 film and all its sequels. Her (Lard, whose father is Hollywood agent Brian Lard, won her first on-screen role in the 2015 film) Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. )
Jack Quaid: Meg Ryan & Dennis Quaid
Fans of Jack's memorable performance the boysHe started filming in 2019 at the age of 27, so you won't be surprised to learn that his charm is all genetic. His mother Meg is America's sweetheart who broke out in 1989 at the age of 26. when harry met sallyand his father Dennis, then 24 years old, rose to fame as: breakaway In 1979.
Maud Apatow: Leslie Mann & Judd Apatow
Maud's perfect eyes roll euphoria (she started filming in 2019 at age 21) may have gotten a lot of practice as the child of two comedians. Leslie was 27 years old in 1999. big daddy Judd was 31 years old when he made a cameo appearance in the 1995 film. heavyweight Before becoming known for his direction.
Margaret Qualley: Andie MacDowell
In 2019, Margaret, then 25 years old, made a big impact with two acting projects. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Photo) and Foss/Verdon, where she played Anne Reinking. She was 27 years old when her mother Andy played Emilio Estevez's object of desire in the film. St. Elmo's Fire. Both started out as models and have been acting together ever since, most notably in Qualley's star car. Maid.
Zoey Deutch: Lea Thompson
Zoey Deutch (24 years old in 2018 photo) prepare) and her mother Lea Thompson (24 years old in 1985) back to the future) Share fresh charm and memorable auburn hair.
Hannah Einbinder: Laraine Newman
It's no surprise that Einbinder, 26, was able to hold his own against the legendaryly entertaining Gene Smart in 2021 league play. hack: Her mother, Laraine Newman, was 23 years old when she was one of the film's original cast members. saturday night live Debut year of 1975.
Lily-Rose Depp: Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp
The actress was just 17 years old when she played her first leading role in a 2016 film. yoga hoser, comes from a lineage of young stars.Her mother reached the top with her 1987 album at age 14 Joe Le Taxi, And her father was 24 years old when he landed a major role in the 1987 film 21 jump street (That said, many fans have been following him since 1984, when he played small roles.) A Nightmare on Elm Street).
Lily Collins: Phil Collins
It was the beginning of a fairy tale for Lily Collins, who was 23 when she made her debut in 2012. Mirror, mirror. Her father, Phil, played drums for Genesis for many years before going solo in 1982 at the age of 31, and had big hits with 'In the Air Tonight' and 'You Can't Hurry Love' (pictured).
