Children of celebrities enjoy the greatest of perks for having their parents star in popular movies since it can get them a golden ticket to stardom. Hollywood doesn’t shy away from nepotism and has launched many careers through family connections. But viewers often may not even realize they’re watching a movie where an actor or actress is starring opposite their gifted offspring.
ViralSection combed through our film collection and plucked out some examples of celebrity parents sharing the spotlight with their kids.
1. Brendan Gleeson and Domnhall Gleeson
Harry Potter film series
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2. Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd
The Force Awakens, 2016
3. Johnny Depp and Lily-Rose Depp
Yoga Hosers, 2016
4. Leslie Mann and Maude and Iris Apatow
This Is 40, 2012
5. Melissa McCarthy and Vivian Falcone
The Boss, 2016
6. Angelina Jolie and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt
Maleficent, 2014
7. Clint Eastwood and Scott Eastwood
Trouble with the Curve, 2012
8. Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson
Deepwater Horizon, 2016
9. Will Smith and Willow Smith
I Am Legend, 2007
10. Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001
11. Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks
The Great Buck Howard, 2008
12. Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow
Sylvia, 2003
13. Lea Thompson and Zoey and Madelyne Deutch
The Year of Spectacular Men, 2018
14. Bruce Willis and Rumer Willis
Hostage, 2005
15. Stellan Skarsgård and Alexander Skarsgård
Melancholia, 2011
16. John Bennett Perry and Matthew Perry
Friends, 1994-2004
17. Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
Hannah Montana, 2006-2011
18. Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen
Wall Street, 1987
19. John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta
Old Dogs, 2009
Were you aware of these family collaborations? Are there other examples that could extend this list?
Preview photo credit Maleficent / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
