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These are some of Hollywood's 'nepo babies': Stars descended from famous and connected families

From Jamie Lee Curtis to Paris Jackson, these Hollywood celebrities also have famous parents.

Updated: August 11, 2026 at 12:00AM EDT

Published: August 11, 2026 at 6:11AM EDT

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Maya Hawke

She is the daughter of actor Ethan Hawke, best known for films ‘Dead Poets Society, ‘Training Day’ and ‘Gattica,’ and actress Uma Thurman, known for her roles in ‘Pulp Fiction’ and the ‘Kill Bill’ films.

Maya Hawke, left, and Uma Thurman attend the Room to Grow 25th anniversary gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in New York. (CJ Rivera/Invision/AP)

Gracie Abrams

Singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams is the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams, best known for his work on ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Lost’, and Katie McGrath, a producer.

Gracie Abrams arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Nicole Richie

Richie was placed under guardianship of singing legend Lionel Richie and his former wife Brenda Harvey, and she was formally adopted by them at nine years old. Richie’s godfather was music icon Michael Jackson.

Lionel Richie and Nicole Richie attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" at The Grove on April 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling may be famous for her starring in the popular '90s show ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, but she is the daughter of famous parents, TV producer Aaron Spelling and theatre actress Candy Spelling.

Actress Tori Spelling attends Frozen celebrity premiere presented by Disney On Ice held at the Staples Center on Thursday, Dec.10, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Tori Spelling

Aaron Spelling gave his daughter a role on the show, one of many he created including ‘Love Boat’, ‘Fantasy Island’ ‘Dynasty’ and ‘Melrose Place.’

Aaron Spelling holds his Soap Opera Digest Award as his family joins him, from left, Randy, Candy and daughter Tori in this Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 file photo at Universal Studios in Universal, City, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Tweed)

Gwyneth Paltrow

She is also the daughter of prominent Hollywood couple Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner, an actress known for her roles in ‘Meet the Parents’ and ‘Will & Grace’. Bruce was a director and producer who died in 2002.

Director Bruce Paltrow and his wife, actress Blythe Danner, smile during the annual American Theatre Wing "Tony" Time Party Sunday, May 20, 2001. (AP Photo/Robert Spencer)

Blue Ivy Carter

The 13-year-old is a singer, dancer and actor, appearing as a performer in her mother’s ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’. She also voiced Kiara in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’

Beyoncé, centre left, and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, perform during halftime of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Paris Jackson

Paris grew up on Neverland Ranch with her siblings, Prince and Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, and they went to live with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, after the singer died in 2009.

Members of the Jackson family, left to right, Blanket Jackson, Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson, Katherine Jackson and La Toya Jackson pose Monday Aug. 8, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles after presentation of 13 pieces of original artwork by pop icon Michael Jackson, were donated to the hospital. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Angelina Jolie

She is the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, and is known for her roles in ‘Girl, Interrupted’ and ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’.

Actress Angelina Jolie, second from left, one of the stars of the new action film "Gone in 60 Seconds," poses with her new husband, actor Billy Bob Thornton, second from right, her father, actor Jon Voight, left, and her brother James Haven Voight at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Monday, June 5, 2000. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jaden and Willow Smith

Willow is a singer-songwriter and released the hit song, ‘Whip My Hair’ at just nine-years-old. She has also appeared in films, ‘I Am Legend’ and voice acted in ‘Madagascar 2.’ Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' "Bad Boys: Ride Or Die" at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 30, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Tracee Ellis Ross

She is the daughter of Motown singer Diana Ross and music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein, who were married from 1971-1977.

Diana Ross, left, and Tracee Ellis Ross arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" at the Nokia Theatre on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Diana Ross, left, and Tracee Ellis Ross arrive at the 42nd annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal

Their parents are filmmakers Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Achs, who were married from 1977 to 2009.

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (left), filmmaker Naomi Foner-Gyllenhaal, director Stephen Gyllenhaal and actor Jake Gyllenhaal arrive at the ACLU Foundation of Southern California Torch of Liberty Awards Dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Dan Steinberg/Getty Images)

Ben Stiller

He is the son of actors and comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who were married for more than 60 years. Stiller played Frank Costanza in ‘Seinfeld’ and appeared in films with his son, Ben Stiller.

Anne Meara, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, and Jerry Stiller, from left, pose at the premiere of the movie "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny," Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Sofia Coppola

She is the daughter of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who created ‘The Godfather’ movies and ‘The Outsiders’. Sofia appeared in several of her father’s films when she was younger.

Writer and director Sofia Coppola holds the Oscar she won for best original screenplay for her work on Lost in Translation with her father, Francis Ford Coppola, at the Governor's Ball following the 76th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Maude Apatow

As a child, she appeared in films alongside her mother, actor Leslie Mann, in her father’s films. Apatow’s father is director, producer, and screenwriter Judd Apatow.

Director/producer Judd Apatow, right, poses with his wife Leslie Mann, second right, and their daughters Maude Apatow, left, and Iris Apatow at the world premiere of "Trainwreck" at Alice Tully Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Ashley and Wynonna Judd

The half-sisters have a famous mother, country music star Naomi Judd, who died in 2022 at age 76. Wynonna and her mother formed the singing duo, The Judds, and won several Grammy awards and Country Music Association awards together.

Actress Ashley Judd (L-R), singers Naomi and Wynonna Judd arrive at the "YouthAIDS Annual Benefit Gala 2003" at Capitale on Oct. 27, 2003 in New York City. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images For YouthAIDS)

Marley family

Ziggy led Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, which included Sharon, Cedella and Stephen Marley.

Ziggy has eight Grammys, three of them with his group. Damian Marley, the youngest of Bob Marley’s children, has won four Grammy awards, while Julian Marley has one Grammy. Ky-Mani Marley has been nominated for a Grammy, while Stephen has eight Grammys.

Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, poses at the premiere of the film "Bob Marley: One Love," Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Bella Hadid Gigi Hadid

Sisters Bella and Gigi are known for their modelling careers, but their mother Yolanda, is also famous, starring on reality TV show ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ and guest judging on ‘Project Runway.’ Their father is real estate developer Mohamed Hadid.

Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid attend the 2017 Glamour Women of The Year Awards at Kings Theatre on November 13, 2017 in New York City. (Noam Galai/WireImage)