There’s an age old saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”, I saying
that is seemingly true when it comes to famous Hollywood stars who seem to birth just as
famous children.
So today on Top 10 Beyond the Screen, we’re going to be counting down our list of the
Top 10 Actors Who Have Famous Kids.
Before we begin, be sure to stick around until the end of the video where I’ll be responding
to some of your comments.
Lets jump in.
10 Lenny Kravitz Grammy Award Winning singer Lenny Kravitz
is one of two on our list who started out in music, before transitioning later in life
to acting.
Many will know him from films such as Precious based on the novel Push by Sapphire, The Hunger
Games, The Butler, and Zoolander 2.
However, most of our older viewers will know him as the man with the voice, who released
smash hits such as Fly Away, I Belong to You, and Are You Gonna Go My Way.
In 1988 he had a daughter with actress Lisa Bonet, who also went on to be a huge star
in Hollywood.
Zoe Kravitz is a hugely sought after star, who has appeared in works such as Mad Max:
Fury Road, X-Men: First Class, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and of course,
the massively popular HBO show Big Little Lies where she stars alongside Nicole Kidman,
Laura Dern, Reese Witherspoon, Shaileene Woodley, and the Queen herself, Meryl Streep.
9 Billy Ray Cyrus Now, first and foremost, I know Billy Ray
is a singer, a singer known for Achy Breaky Heart and everyone’s favorite Old Town Road.
LOL.
But, he has also made a name for himself in the acting world, appearing from 2006 to 2011
in the Disney hit Hannah Montana alongside his daughter, Miley Cyrus.
Now, like her dad Miley is a singer and actress, making her name for herself as Hannah Montana,
before stepping away from Disney, and becoming a singer first and foremost, with smash hits
such as Wrecking Ball, Party in the USA, The Climb and We Can’t Stop.
However, Miley has been dabbling in acting once again, starring in an episode of Netflix’s
Black Mirror, as Ashley O. A famous singer, he bares resemblance to her former alter-ego
Hannah Montana.
The episode itself seems to be a commentary on Hollywood, but not just Hollywood, networks
like Disney who mold stars and destroy dreams.
Honestly, it’s amazing, watch it.
8 Kate Capshaw Kate Capshaw has been out of the industry
for over 15 years, but back in the day she was one of the most sought after actors, appearing
in films like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the superior Indie film in my opinion,
don’t fight me on that.
She also starred in Black Rain, Dreamscape, and SpaceCamp, before departing from the industry
to focus on her family.
The actress is of course currently married to director Steven Spielberg, to which they
have 5 children together.
However, prior to that she was married to Robert Capshaw, they had one child, a child
that instantly became a star.
Jessica Capsahw was born in 1976, and most will know her as Dr Arizona Robbins in Grey’s
Anatomy.
Outside of that, she has also appeared in Minority Report, Bones, The L Word and the
upcoming comedy Holidate, starring Emma Roberts and Kristin Chenoweth.
7 Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave is a goddamn Queen in the
film industry with over 143 acting credits to her name.
The prolific actress has starred in works such as Atonement, Blow-Up, Camelot, Howards
End, and Mrs Dalloway.
For five decades this actress has been on our big screens, with more than 4 films in
production as we speak.
From 1962 to 1967 she was married to Tony Richardson, with the pair having 2 children,
both actors.
Natasha Richardson sadly passed away on March 18th 2009 following a skiing accident.
She was the star of films such as Asylum, The Parent Trap, Maid in Manhattan, with her
last film being Wild Child, where she starred alongside Emma Roberts...another famous child.
Her sister was of course Joley Richardson, who has over 60 acting credits to her name.
She was the star of the long running series Nip/Tuck, as well as The Tudors, The Girl
with the Dragon Tattoo and Red Lights.
She has certainly had a more noteworthy career than her siblings, but both Richardson’s
have left a large mark in the industry, with Natasha leaving a hole that will never be
filled.
6 Carrie Fisher It’s been almost three years since Hollywood
legend Carrie Fisher sadly passed away.
The star of films like; Star Wars, When Harry Met Sally, Drop Dead Fred, and Scream 3.
She herself came from a star-studded family, being the daughter of fellow legendary actress
Debbie Reynolds of Singing In The Rain fame.
However, did you know that Carrie also has a daughter in the film industry, Billie Lourde.
Billie stepped onto the scene back in 2015, when she nabbed the role of Chanel #3 in the
short lived TV series Scream Queens, alongside Emma Roberts, Ariana Grande, and Jaime Lee
Curtis.
She hasn’t been around long, but has certainly already left her mark, by continuing her mother’s
legacy in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as Ride of Skywalker.
She has also appeared in Billionaire Boys Club and American Horror Story throughout
multiple seasons.
Billie has talked about her mother in many interviews, stating, I quote, “She raised
me to not think of men and women as different.
She raised me without gender.
It’s kind of the reason she named me Billie.
It’s not about being a strong woman - it’s about being a strong person.”
-- Carrie Fisher is dearly missed, but I can’t wait to see what incredible things Billie
Lourde will do moving forward.
5 Peggy Lipton Sadly on May 11th of this year, actress Peggy
Lipton, of Twin Peaks fame passed away.
She made a huge mark in the entertainment industry, with her career kickstarting back
in 1965, with works such as Bewitched, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Mod Squad and, of course,
Twin Peaks, which ran from 1989 up until 1991, excluding the third season that is.
Peggy was famously married to music legend Quincy Jones from 1974 to 1989, to which they
had 2 children.
One of them being Rashida Jones, who made a name for herself when she landed a key role
in the comedy series, The Office, playing Karen Filippelli, before also landing one
of the lead roles in Parks and Recreation where she famously played Ann Perkins.
Rashida has been in the industry since 1997 and has over 70 credits to her name, however,
is seems as though Rashida is transitioning to Producing as well as writing, with the
actress writing the original story for Toy Story 4.
The actress also produced the popular series Hot Girls Wanted, and Celeste and Jesse Forever.
4 Johnny Depp Johnny Depp is perhaps one of the most versatile
actors in Hollywood, whether you love him or hate him...most hate him...he is a great
actor who has starred in some very successful films.
Since 1984, he has appeared in over 80 projects, most notably, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cry-Baby,
Edward Scissorhands, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
In 1999 he had a daughter with his then partner Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose Depp.
She hasn’t had a huge career in the industry just yet, but considering she is so young
she certainly has a bright future ahead.
The young actress has starred in films such as Tusk, The Dancer, Planetarium and Savage.
Most are indie films, but the girl certainly has some great acting chops.
Here’s hoping we see her in more very, very soon.
3 Clint Eastwood Although Clint Eastwood seems to have lost
his rocker, directing terrible movies such as The 15:17 to Paris, as well as Sully, and
don’t get me started on the fake baby in American Sniper.
Aside from that, this legend has starred in many iconic movies such as, A Fistful of Dollars,
Dirty Harry, Escape from Alcatraz, and Gran Torino, with the acting winning four Academy
Awards, two in 2005 for Picture of the Year, Best Director for Million Dollar Baby, and
two in 1993 for Best Picture and Best Director for Unforgiven.
He is a critically acclaimed actor and director, so you can imagine he would have just as successful
offspring...well, almost.
His son is Hollywood actor Scott Eastwood who has appeared in works such as Suicide
Squad, The Fate of the Furious, Pacific Rim: Uprising, and Fury.
He’s obviously not quite as successful as his award winning father, but he certainly
has a bright future in the industry...cos nepotism.
2 Goldie Hawn I love, love, love Goldie Hawn.
The star of works such as Private Benjamin, Overboard, Death Becomes Her and The First
Wives Club, has been a top star in the industry since 1967, and is a bonafide legend, which
allowed her to take a lengthy ten year break from acting, before returning in 2017 to star
alongside Amy Scheumer in Snatched.
She has famously been dating her boyfriend Kurt Russell since 1983, prior to that she
was married twice, once to Bill Hudson and the other Gus Trikonis.
In her marriage to Bill Hudson she gave birth to another icon, Kate Hudson, who has quickly
became just as famous as her mother.
Kate quickly shot into the limelight when she appeared in Almost Famous as Peggy Lane,
before going on to star in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Raising Helen, Nine, and Deepwater
Horizon, alongside her Stepdad Kurt Russel, who, although isn’t married to Goldie, Kate
considers to be her true father.
So sweet.
1 Meryl Streep Meryl, Meryl, Meryl, the queen of our hearts,
and the queen of Hollywood.
Merly has had one of the most prolific careers in the industry, spanning over 3 decades,
with the actress starring in works such as.
The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Doubt and of course, The Iron Lady.
Over the course of her career, the actress has been nominated for 21 Oscars, winning
3 for, The Iron Lady in 2012, Sophie’s Choice in 1983, and for Kramer Vs Kramer in 1980.
I mean, her win to loss ratio isn’t the best, but nothing but respect for my queen.
Since 1978, Meryl has been married to Don Gummer, with the pair having 4 children, 2
of which are incredibly successful actors.
Mamie Gummer has appeared in works such as True Detective, The Good Wife, Ricki and the
Flash, Side Effects and The Ward.
Her other daughter, Grace Gummer is also an actress who has appeared in one of my favorites,
Frances Ha, Mr Robot, American Horror Story, and Larry Crowne.
It took me a long time to realize that these actresses hailed from the womb of our queen
Meryl Streep.
And once you notice, there’s no looking back.
Well, there we have it!
Do you guys agree with our list?
Were there any famous actors that we missed?
Leave us all your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we can
do a part 2.
Before I go though, I just want to respond to a few comments from one of our last videos,
Top 10 Actors You Never Knew Were British.
Adrian Guzman said “Lucy McPhee can I ask a question?”
-- By all means, ask away....I’m waiting.
Chad said “Next list part 2, then secret Canadians” -- YES!
So many secret Canadians who need to be outed!
Prepforit said “Secrets Brits have great acting skills” -- You know it!
Secrets Brits for the win!
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