15 Nepo Babies Who Got Their First Job From Their Famous Parents
We all know Hollywood is full of talent, but sometimes that talent runs in the family. Here are 15 celebrities who got their first big break thanks to their famous parents.
1. Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore’s first role was in a dog food commercial when she was just 11 months old. Her family, including her grandfather John Barrymore, were already Hollywood royalty.
2. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie’s first movie role was alongside her dad, Jon Voight, in “Lookin’ to Get Out” when she was just 7 years old.
3. Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow made her acting debut in the TV movie “High” directed by her dad, Bruce Paltrow. She was only 5 years old!
4. Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller got his start on his mom and dad’s show, “The Stiller and Meara Show.” His parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, were comedy legends.
5. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus first appeared on TV on her dad’s show, “Doc.” Of course, her dad is Billy Ray Cyrus, the country music star.
6. Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson’s first role was in the film “Desert Blue” produced by her stepdad, Kurt Russell. Her mom, Goldie Hawn, is also a big name in Hollywood.
7. Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith starred with his dad, Will Smith, in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” It was his first acting gig and he was just 8 years old.
8. Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz appeared in the film “No Reservations” and the TV series “Californication,” both of which her dad, Lenny Kravitz, had a hand in.
9. Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson’s first role was in “Crazy in Alabama,” a film directed by her stepdad, Antonio Banderas. Her mom, Melanie Griffith, also starred in it.
10. Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow made her acting debut in her dad Judd Apatow’s movie, “Knocked Up.” Her mom, Leslie Mann, was also in the film.
11. Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Dallas Howard’s first role was in her dad Ron Howard’s film, “Parenthood.” She was just 8 years old at the time.
12. Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones started out in her dad Quincy Jones’s TV show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” where she made a guest appearance.
13. Lily Collins
Lily Collins’s first role was in the film “The Blind Side,” but she got her start in her dad Phil Collins’s music videos.
14. Colin Hanks
Colin Hanks made his film debut in “That Thing You Do!” directed by his dad Tom Hanks. He was just 18 years old.
15. Sofia Coppola
Sofia Coppola’s first acting job was in “The Godfather” directed by her dad, Francis Ford Coppola, when she was just a baby.
It’s clear that having famous parents can give you a head start in Hollywood. But these celebs have also worked hard to make a name for themselves in the industry.
