It can seem as if celebrities come from pods designed only to create the most genetically
perfect human specimens possible.
But most stars do in fact come from human parents, and have brothers and sisters — some
of which are so successful that they give their famous sibs a real run for their money.
Just because they're not household names doesn't mean they're not slaying it professionally.
Here are the most successful celebrity siblings you've never heard about.
"My name is Fred Claus…"
"Hi Fred!"
"I'm Santa Claus' brother"
Sure, Sandra Bullock may be America's sweetheart, but her sibling's success is even sweeter.
While Bullock is known for Miss Congeniality, The Blind Side, and Gravity, her sister Gesine
Bullock-Prado is known for her role as a pastry chef.
"I can't touch my toes no yoga for me!
But I can bake cuz it makes me so happy."
Not only does she bake delicious treats, but she's also written five books about confections,
as well as excerpts about her life.
And in case Bullock-Prado doesn't sound accomplished enough already, the chef and author is also
a regular contributor for Better Homes & Gardens and Craftsy.
Of her sister's book, Confections of A Closet Master Baker, Bullock told Entertainment Tonight,
"I was bawling and laughing the entire time I read it."
Although Bullock is the owner of Austin's cozy Walton's Fancy and Staple, Bullock-Prado
told Texas Monthly, the sisters won't be collaborating any time soon.
She says, "We're so busy… we just want to spend time
together.
We're not going to work together.
We're just going to play together."
Actress Nicole Kidman is no stranger to the spotlight, but neither is her sister Antonia.
While Kidman is big in America, Antonia Kidman is known in their home country of Australia
as an award-winning TV personality, and is also the author of The Simple Things.
And you might find it hard to believe that Nicole didn't consider herself the beauty
of the family growing up.
She told People of her sis, "We'd walk down the street and people would
go, 'Oh, Nicole, isn't your sister gorgeous?'"
Actor Robert Pattinson has a sibling who's also seriously talented.
His sister, singer Lizzy Pattinson, has performed with bands like Aurora and Milk & Sugar, and
also recorded background vocals for the Twilight soundtrack.
In 2014, she competed on the X Factor U.K., and earned the winning title.
RPats told E! News, "I'm just amazed that she's doing it.
It takes so much balls."
And that family pride goes both ways.
Lizzy told Absolute Radio of her brother, "He's such a ballsy person"
"He inspires me quite a lot, actually."
When your sibling is a world-famous actor, it might be tough to consider yourself successful.
But Brad Pitt's brother Doug shatters that assumption.
"Hi I'm Doug Pitt."
He's an accomplished businessman, was named the first Goodwill Ambassador for the United
Republic of Tanzania, raised $750,000 for areas that need clean water by hiking up Mount
Kilimanjaro — and became the first American in recorded history to descend by mountain
bike!
Doug told St. Louis Magazine how he deals with questions about his famous bro, saying,
"I couldn't be more proud of him…
I understand their excitement, but if you were asked every week for 25 years the same
question, your eyes would kind of glaze over."
Rachel McAdams is undoubtedly a talented, beautiful actress, but did you know that her
sister, Kayleen, is the reason her makeup always looks so good?
That's because Kayleen McAdams is a successful celebrity makeup artist, helping clients like
Rachel, Sofia Vergara, and Diane Kruger get red carpet-ready.
"As a makeup artist, I spend most of my time behind the camera perfecting other people's
makeup."
Though the pair are successful on their own, they still lean on each other for support.
Rachel told The Hollywood Reporter, "Kayleen has a very calming effect on me.
Spending two hours with her beforehand sets me for the night."
Jennifer Lopez' sister, Lynda, isn't living in her sister's shadow.
She's an award-winning journalist and anchor for ABC Radio, and has previously worked for
Fox, VH1, and CBS Radio.
Lynda and Jennifer Lopez certainly share a special bond.
In an interview with HuffPost Live, Lopez said,
"And I think when I moved out to L.A., you know, one of the things I missed most was
was my friendship with my sisters, especially Lynda."
And that feeling is certainly mutual.
Lynda added of her big sis, "I always felt like I had someone to take
care of me."
Rupert Grint, of Harry Potter fame, has a younger brother James who's a professional
racecar driver.
James, who signed with Albatec, a leading UK Rallycross motorsport team, told the Daily
Mail, "At first everyone knew me as Rupert Grint's
brother.
Then I had to carve out an identity for myself, which I did by being good at sports."
"It's always good to find some time to come out and see James."
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