Most Famous Actresses Who Are Nepo Babies

Family ties have long shaped Hollywood, and many well-known actresses come from households already steeped in film, TV, or music. These connections can open doors early, provide mentorship, and create instant name recognition. Below are 20 actresses whose parents or close relatives worked in entertainment, along with a quick look at their backgrounds and notable roles.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore is part of the Barrymore acting dynasty; her parents are actors John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore, and her great-aunt and great-uncle were Ethel and Lionel Barrymore. She broke out as a child star and later headlined films like ‘Never Been Kissed’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’. Barrymore also starred in the Netflix series ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ and hosts the daytime talk show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is the daughter of actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. She became a global star with roles in ‘Girl, Interrupted’, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’, and ‘Maleficent’. Jolie has also directed features such as ‘Unbroken’ and ‘First They Killed My Father’.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson’s mother is actress Goldie Hawn and her father is musician-actor Bill Hudson; Kurt Russell is her longtime stepfather. She rose to prominence with ‘Almost Famous’ and later led romantic comedies like ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’. Hudson has also appeared in ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz is the daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. She has appeared in ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘High Fidelity’, and starred in ‘The Batman’. Kravitz also performs music and has done voice work in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, and the granddaughter of Tippi Hedren. She gained international attention with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. Johnson’s filmography includes ‘Suspiria’, ‘The Lost Daughter’, and ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow’s mother is actress Blythe Danner and her father was director-producer Bruce Paltrow. She has starred in films like ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and is widely recognized for playing Pepper Potts in ‘Iron Man’ and ‘The Avengers’. Paltrow also runs the lifestyle company Goop.

Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke is the daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. She drew a wide audience with her role in ‘Stranger Things’. Hawke has also appeared in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and released original music as a singer-songwriter.

Lily Collins

Lily Collins is the daughter of musician Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman. She has starred in ‘Emily in Paris’ and films such as ‘To the Bone’ and ‘Love, Rosie’. Collins also appeared in ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ and ‘Okja’.

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp is the daughter of actor Johnny Depp and singer-model Vanessa Paradis. She has worked in French and English-language films, including ‘The King’ and ‘The Idol’. Depp’s credits also include ‘Voyagers’ and ‘A Faithful Man’.

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley is the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley. She garnered attention in ‘The Leftovers’ and led the limited series ‘Maid’. Qualley has also appeared in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘Sanctuary’.

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of actress Julia Roberts. She has starred in ‘Scream Queens’ and appeared in seasons of ‘American Horror Story’. Roberts’ film work includes ‘We’re the Millers’ and ‘Nerve’.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. She is closely associated with the ‘Halloween’ franchise and has appeared in ‘True Lies’ and ‘Knives Out’. Curtis has also written children’s books and worked extensively in television.

Laura Dern

Laura Dern is the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. She has been featured in ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Big Little Lies’, and ‘Marriage Story’. Dern’s career spans film and TV, including roles in ‘Enlightened’ and ‘Little Women’.

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of director-actor Ron Howard and writer Cheryl Howard. She has starred in ‘Jurassic World’ and appeared in ‘Black Mirror’. Howard also directs, with credits on ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’.

Sosie Bacon

Sosie Bacon is the daughter of actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. She has appeared in ’13 Reasons Why’ and led the horror hit ‘Smile’. Bacon’s additional credits include ‘Mare of Easttown’ and ‘Here and Now’.

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow is the daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann. She is known for her role in ‘Euphoria’. Apatow has also appeared in ‘The King of Staten Island’ and ‘Hollywood’.

Riley Keough

Riley Keough is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough, and the granddaughter of Elvis Presley and actress-singer Priscilla Presley. She starred in ‘The Girlfriend Experience’ and ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’. Keough’s film work includes ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and ‘Zola’.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of singer Diana Ross and music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein. She led the sitcom ‘Black-ish’ and appeared in ‘Girlfriends’. Ross also starred in the film ‘The High Note’.

Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd is the daughter of actress Carrie Fisher and talent agent Bryan Lourd, and the granddaughter of actress Debbie Reynolds. She has appeared in ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘Scream Queens’. Lourd’s film credits include the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy.

Mamie Gummer

Mamie Gummer is the daughter of actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer. She has appeared in ‘The Good Wife’ and the medical drama ‘Emily Owens, M.D.’. Gummer’s film credits include ‘Ricki and the Flash’ and ‘The Ward’.

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