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(L-R) Zoé Kravitz, Lenny Kravitz, and Lisa Bonet. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Hollywood is ripe with kids who followed in their parents’ footsteps. You have Zoé Kravitz, whose parents are Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz.

And Miley Cyrus is the daughter of country-music singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Anjelica Oswald and Keertana Sastry contributed to previous versions of this post. Mariska Hargitay’s mother was Hollywood bombshell Jayne Mansfield.

Mariska Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield. Dia Dipasupil and Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBorn Vera Jayne Palmer, Mansfield was an actress, nightclub entertainer, and one of the earliest Playboy Playmates. She had three kids with her second husband, actor and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, one of which was Mariska.

Mariska and her two brothers were asleep in the backseat of the car with their mother when she and the other two adults in the car were killed in a car accident. Mariska was only three years old. Her mother was 34.

Mariska opened up about losing Mansfield in a 2017 interview with Closer Weekly. “In some ways, being the daughter of a Hollywood icon has been a burden,” she said. “I used to hate constant references to my mom because I wanted to be known for myself.

Losing my mother at such a young age is the scar of my soul. “Domhnall Gleeson, known for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and “The Revenant,” is the son of famed Irish actor Brendan Gleeson. Domhnall and Brendan Gleeson.

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesThe two were both in the “Harry Potter” films, Domhnall as Bill Weasley and Brendan as Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody. He and his father have been in multiple projects together, including “Studs” and “Calvary.

” Domhnall’s brother Brian is also an actor. Domhnall told Broadway. com in 2006 that he was initially wary of pursuing an acting career because of his father.

“I’d been very certain about not wanting to do the acting thing because of my father,” he said. “I thought I’d always have the father-son thing of ‘He got you the part. ‘”Zoë Kravitz is the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet and now the stepdaughter of Jason Momoa.

Zoë and Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesLenny and Bonet divorced when Zoë was five, but Bonet has been with actor Jason Momoa for 12 years. The couple married in a quiet ceremony this October and have two children together: Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa and Lola Iolani Momoa, making them Zoë’s half-siblings.

Lilly Collins went into acting at a young age, and her dad is musician Phil Collins. Phil and Lily Collins. Todd Williamson/Getty ImagesIn 2017, Lily included an open letter in her book of personal essays, “Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me,” in which she forgave her father for not being present in her life after her parents divorced in 1994.

“I forgive you for not always being there when I needed and for not being the dad I expected,” she wrote. “I forgive the mistakes you made. And although it may seem like it’s too late, it’s not.

There’s still so much time to move forward. “”Get Out” actress Allison Williams’ is the daughter of news anchor Brian Williams. Brian and Allison Williams.

Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBrian can currently be seen on MSNBC and is the host of the network’s program “The 11th Hour With Brian Williams. “Allison, who recently wrapped “Girls,” is currently filming “Patrick Melrose,” a limited TV series also starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Chris Pine stepped into the family business.

His parents are actor Robert Pine and former actress Gwynne Gilford. Robert and Chris Pine. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe “Star Trek” and “Wonder Woman” actor takes after his parents.

Gilford had roles in films including “Beware! The Blob” and “Satan’s School for Girls” before he retired to become a psychotherapist. Robert was best-known for starring on “CHiPs” and was recently on an episode of “Veep. “Siblings Oliver and Kate Hudson are the children of singer Bill Hudson and Goldie Hawn, but the kids consider Hawn’s long-time partner, Kurt Russell, their father.

The family is in the back row (L-R): Oliver Hudson, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Wyatt Russell, Kurt and Goldie’s son. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBill and Hawn were married from 1976 until their divorce in 1982.

Hawn, who rose to fame on the sketch comedy show “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and then became an Oscar-winning actress, has been with Kurt since 1983. Hawn recently starred alongside Amy Schumer in “Snatched” and Kurt was in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

“Oliver recently starred on “Scream Queens,” while Kate most recently appeared in “Marshall. “Rashida Jones went into show business like her parents, music producer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton. Quincy and Rashida Jones.

Vivien Killilea/Getty ImagesRashida’s parents played her parents on the pilot of her show “Angie Tribeca,” but she recast him. She told Conan O’Brien that when they realized the part wasn’t going to be just a cameo they “just wanted to give somebody else a shot. ” Quincy has had a few acting roles, but has mostly stuck with compositions, musical scores, and producing.

Lipton recently starred on “Twin Peaks. ” Angelina Jolie’s father is actor Jon Voight. Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight.

Neilson Barnard and John Sciulli/Getty ImagesJolie made her acting debut alongside her dad in “Lookin’ to Get Out” and both of them are Academy Award winners. The two have had an often contentious and back-and-forth relationship for years. She legally changed her last name from Voight to Jolie.

They were estranged for nearly seven years. In an interview with Vanity Fair in July 2017, Jolie described her father’s relationship with her kids. “He’s been very good at understanding they needed their grandfather at this time,” she said.

“I had to do a therapy meeting last night and he was just around. He knows kind of the rule — don’t make them play with you. Just be a cool grandpa who’s creative, and hang out and tell stories and read a book in the library.

“Jennifer Aniston’s father, John Aniston, has starred on “Days of Our Lives” since 1985. Jennifer and John Aniston. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesJohn had previously worked on the soap “Search for Tomorrow” and brought Jennifer along to be an extra.

“I must have been thirteen,” the actress told Esquire. I can still see this little yellow ice-skating dress that I was psyched to be in that morning. At that age, it was thrilling to just sit in the makeup chair.

“Brothers Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter Skarsgård are all actors, as is their dad, Stellan. Gustaf, Bill, Alexander, and Stellan Skarsgard. Neilson Barnard and Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe Swedish family is dominating Hollywood with some of their hit projects.

Stellan is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in “Thor,” “Thor: The Dark World,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron. ” He was recently in “Borg/McEnroe. ” Alexander is best known for “True Blood” and his Emmy-winning role in “Big Little Lies,” Gustaf stars on “Vikings” and will be on “Westworld,” and Bill was recently the terrifying Pennywise in “It.

” Valter has been in more Swedish projects, including “Lords of Chaos. ” “The Leftovers” star Liv Tyler didn’t know she was the daughter of Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler for a few years. Steven and Liv Tyler.

Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesLiv grew up believing Todd Rundgren was her father and later learned that Steven was actually her dad. She met Steven for the first time when she was eight. “After we met, he, Steven, started calling and we’d go see him,” she told Wonderland Magazine in 2011.

“He was just out of rehab, so part of going through those steps is making amends by reaching out to my mom after years of being a drug addict and not ever being there. He’d never met me before. “She had a surreal experience of figuring out that Steven was her dad.

“I kind of figured it out because he looked exactly like me,” she said on “The Jonathan Ross Show. ” “I have a sister named Mia who is a year younger than me and I saw her standing at the side of the stage at a concert and I was literally like looking at my twin. “Liv and Steven have since grown close.

She also told the magazine that she loves Rundgren and is grateful for how he raised her. “I’m so grateful to him; I have so much love for him,” she said. “You know, when he holds me it feels like daddy.

And he’s very protective and strong. “”Veep” actress Sarah Sutherland is the daughter of “24” and “Designated Survivor” star Kiefer Sutherland. Sarah and Kiefer Sutherland.

Frazer Harrison and Mike Windle/Getty ImagesActing runs in the Sutherland blood. Sarah’s grandfather and Kiefer’s father, Donald, is also an actor. He played President Snow in the “The Hunger Games” film series.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” star Dakota Johnson is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. Melanie Griffith, Dakota Johnson, and Don Johnson. Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDon is well known for his role on the hit series “Miami Vice.

” Griffith was known for “Body Double” and “Working Girl” in the 1980s, but she’ll be seen next in “The Disaster Artist. ” Dakota acted alongside her mother in “Crazy in Alabama,” which was directed by her then-stepfather actor Antonio Banderas. Her maternal grandmother is actress Tippi Hedren.

“Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of the iconic superstar Diana Ross. Diana Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesDiana’s long and illustrious music career began with her leading The Supremes, and then resulted in her own solo music and subsequent film career.

Tracee is well-known for her comedic roles, including “Girlfriends. ” The two are incredibly close. Tracee (and other members of the Ross family) honored Diana and her iconic career at the 2017 American Music Awards with a lifetime achievement award; Tracee even wore an outfit similar to one her mom wore in the past.

She’s a bit of an international treasure in my opinion,” Tracee told People about honoring her mom. “I’m excited that a younger generation gets to witness that, even just through the television screen . .

. Music reaches into your heart, and my mom’s voice has been a part of people’s lives for a long time. “Emma Roberts’s dad, Eric Roberts, is an Academy Award-nominated actor.

Emma and Eric Roberts. Alberto E. Rodriguez and Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe Roberts family features multiple actors.

Emma’s aunt, Eric’s sister, also happens to be Julia Roberts. Watching her aunt Julia is what got Emma interested in acting. She told Allure that visiting the set of “Erin Brockovich” got her hooked.

“I’d run and hide in her makeup trailer and hear, ‘Where’s Emma? It’s time for bed. She has to go home,'” she said. “I remember it feeling like summer camp, just the feeling of creativity.

“Emma’s mom, Kelly Cunningham, and dad broke up when she was young and got into a custody battle, which Eric lost. Frank Dillane may be recognizable for playing Tom Riddle in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” but his father Stephen Dillane is well-known for playing Stannis Baratheon on “Game of Thrones. “Frank and Stephen Dillane.

Jesse Grant and Tim Whitby/Getty ImagesFrank made his film debut as an extra in his dad’s movie “Welcome to Sarajevo. ” Frank currently stars on “Fear the Walking Dead. ” Stephen currently appears on “The Tunnel” and had a small guest part on “The Crown.

“”Jurassic World” actress Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of actor and filmmaker Ron Howard. Bryce Dallas and Ron Howard. Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThe Howard family comes from a long line of industry members.

Ron is known for staring on “Happy Days,” creating “Arrested Development,” and recently stepped in to direct “Solo,” the Han Solo stand-alone film after Christopher Miller and Phil Lord left the project. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” actress Katherine Waterston followed in the footsteps of her acting father, Sam Waterston. Katherine and Sam WaterstonMichael Loccisano/Getty ImagesSam is well-known for his role on “Law & Order,” which he starred on from 1994 until it ended in 2010.

He currently stars on two Netflix series: “Grace & Frankie” and “Godless. ” Katherine has been acting for a few years now, but her breakout came in “Inherent Vice. ” Along with her roles in the Harry Potter spin-off series “Fantastic Beasts,” she joined the “Alien” series with “Alien: Covenant” and will also star in “Alien: Covenent 2.

“”Arrow” star Katie Cassidy wasn’t raised by her biological father, the late singer and actor David Cassidy. Katie and David Cassidy. Mike Coppola and Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesKatie is David’s daughter from a short relationship with model Sherry William.

After the couple split, Katie was raised by her mom and stepfather. David, who died in November, was best known for starring on “The Partridge Family,” which led to his musical career. Katie can currently be seen on “Arrow.

“David told People in February that he didn’t have a close relationship with his daughter. “I wasn’t her father. I was her biological father but I didn’t raise her,” he said.

“She has a completely different life. “But he did add that he was “proud of her. “Scott Eastwood’s face may be recognizable from films such as “Suicide Squad” and “The Fate of the Furious,” but others may known him as Clint Eastwood’s son.

Scott and Clint Eastwood. Charley Gallay and Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesScott looks a lot like his father and even dressed like Clint’s character from “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” for Halloween in 2016. Scott told Variety that he has to audition for his dad’s movies and has been turned down before.

He had a small part in “Gran Torino,” but didn’t land a spot in “J. Edgar. “Drew Barrymore is part of an acting family dynasty, one that includes her dad, John Barrymore Jr.

Drew and John Barrymore. Jamie McCarthy and Hulton Archive/Getty ImageThe Barrymore family is one of the most long-lasting dynasties in Hollywood, extending back to the 1800s. Drew has kept the acting bug going.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s mother is actress Blythe Danner. Gwyneth Paltrow and Blythe Danner. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesDanner is an Emmy Award-winning actress for “Huff” and recently starred on “Gypsy.

” The two have appeared in a few projects together, including the miniseries “Cruel Doubt. ” They played mother and daughter in “Sylvia,” where Paltrow portrayed poet Sylvia Plath. Fans may recognize Colin Hanks from “The House Bunny” or “Life in Pieces,” but he’s also Tom Hanks’ son.

Tom and Colin Hanks. Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesThe father and son were in “The Great Buck Howard” together. Colin told CBS This Morning in 2015 that his father supported his acting career.

“He said, ‘If this is what you want to do, great, but you really have to want to do it because if you don’t it’s gonna drive you crazy,’ and that proved to be right because even though it is what I love to do, it still drives me crazy from time to time,” he said.  “Big Little Lies” actress Laura Dern followed her parents, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, into acting. Laura Dern and Diane Ladd and Laura and Bruce Dern.

Neilson Barnard and Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesLaura is next going to appear in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi. ” Ladd is an Oscar-nominated actress and recently starred on Hallmark’s “Chesapeake Shores. ” Laura and her mom both earned nominations for acting together in “Rambling Rose.

” Bruce is also an Oscar-nominated actor and has more than five films scheduled for release in 2018. Grammy-nominated singer Elle King is the daughter of comedian Rob Schneider. Elle King and Rob Schneider.

Matt Winkelmeyer and Carlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesKing emerged on the music scene with her debut album “Love Stuff” in 2015 and is currently working on new music. Schneider started his career on “Saturday Night Live” and was recently in Adam Sandler’s “Sandy Wexler. “Grammy Award-winning artist Norah Jones takes after her musical father, composer, musician, and sitar player Ravi Shankar.

Norah Jones and Ravi Shankar. Kevork Djansezian and Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesNorah and her father didn’t have much of a relationship until she was 18 years old and she didn’t see him much a young child. After a period of estrangement, the two connected.

Jones told The Independent in 2012 that they had connected and she liked she was already an established musician on her own. “I feel like I don’t have anything to prove any more,” she said. “People think of me separately from him now, and that’s great.

I love my dad and we have a very good relationship now. “O’Shea Jackson Jr. played his dad, Ice Cube, in “Straight Outta Compton.

“Ice Cube and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesIce Cube, who started his career as a member of rap group N. W.

A. , is also an actor, and his son is following in his footsteps. O’Shea will next appear in “Den of Thieves” and Ice Cube will be in “Last Friday.

“”Grey’s Anatomy” actress Jessica Capshaw is the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw. Her stepfather is Steven Spielberg. Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, and Jessica Capshaw.

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesKate starred in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and met Spielberg on the set. The family is close and often attends events together.

 Miley Cyrus became known for her role in “Hannah Montana” and for being Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter. Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Chris Polk/GettyMiley began acting at 13 years old and landed the role of Hannah Montana in the hit Disney Channel series.

She starred in the show alongside her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. With the show’s success, Miley became a child star and then transitioned into a musician. Her album, “Bangerz,” was nominated for a Grammy in 2015.

Meanwhile, Billy has had his own very successful music career. He rose to fame in the early ’90s with his hit single “Achy Breaky Heart. ” Since then, he has released 16 studio albums and continues to release hit songs today, including “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X.

Jaden Smith is Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s child. (L-R) Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Will Smith. Amy Sussman/WireImage/GettyJaden began acting at 7 when he starred alongside his father, Will Smith, in “The Pursuit of Happiness” in 2006.

He has gone on to star in other movies, most notably “The Karate Kid,” and now focuses on his singing career.  Their parents are successful movie stars. Will Smith recently won his first Oscar for “King Richard.

” Pinkett Smith is known for starring in the hit comedy “Girls Trip” and hosting the popular show “Red Table Talk. “Tatum O’Neal is the youngest person to ever win an Oscar — for a movie she starred in opposite her father Ryan O’Neal. Ryan and Tatum O’Neal.

Michael Buckner/GettyAt just 9 years old, Tatum starred in “Paper Moon” in 1973 and won an Oscar for best supporting actress when she turned 10. Her father, Ryan O’Neal, was already famous for his parts in the ’60s and ’70s, and he was also in the movie. Tatum has continued acting, and she is known for films including “The Runaways” and “Little Darlings.

” But he has also landed roles on TV shows such as “Criminal Minds,” “Sex and the City,” and “Rescue Me. “Bruce Willis and Demi More’s daughter, Rumer, began acting at a young age. (L-R) Bruce Willis, Rumer Willis, and Demi Moore.

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic/GettyIn 1995, Rumer was just 7 when she made her film debut in “Now and Then,” alongside her mother, Demi Moore. She appeared in “Striptease” the following year and has continued acting ever since. Most recently, she appeared in the Oscar-nominated movie “Once Upon a Time.

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“Her parents have enjoyed even more successful careers as film actors. Willis won a Golden Globe in 1997 for “Moonlighting,” while Moore has been nominated for two Golden Globes. Tori Spelling began her career as a teenager, while her father, Aaron, was a famous and powerful producer in Hollywood.

Tori Spelling and Aaron Spelling. NBC/GettySpelling began acting at 8 years old, scoring her first gig on TV in 1981 in “Vega$,” but her big break came at 17 years old when she took on the role of Donna Martin in the hit series “Beverly Hills, 90210. “Spelling’s famous father, Aaron Spelling, produced and created the series.

Aaron also created hit shows like “Dynasty,” “Melrose Place,” and “Charmed. “Tori continued acting in bit roles and on reality TV. Eventually, she reprised her role as Donna in the 2009 revival of “90210.

“Lena Dunham is the daughter of artist and photographer Laurie Simmons. (L-R) Laurie Simmons and Lena Dunham. David M.

Benett/Getty”Girls” creator Lena Dunham has creativity in her blood.  Her mother is acclaimed photographer and artist, Laurie Simmons. Along with putting together amazing exhibits and gallery shows all over the world, Simmons also co-starred in Dunham’s independent hit film “Tiny Furniture.

” Emily and Zooey Deschanel are the daughters of Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. (L-R) Emily, Caleb, and Zooey Deschanel. Frazer Harrison/GettyBoth Emily and Zooey Deschanel are known best for being on successful TV shows (“Bones,” “New Girl”) and movies (“500 Days of Summer”), Zooey also has a strong music career.

But how did these two sisters get into the biz? Their entertainment parents may have encouraged them. The Deschanel sisters’ dad is cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel, who has been nominated for the best cinematography Oscar six times for films like “The Patriot” and “The Passion of the Christ. “Mary Jo Deschanel, the sisters’ mother, is also an actress who starred in “Twin Peaks” and “The Right Stuff.

“Ben Stiller is the son of legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. (L-R) Anne Meara, Ben Stiller, and Jerry Stiller. Richard Corkery/GettyBefore Ben Stiller came into the world his parents were known for being pretty funny.

Jerry Stiller and his wife Anne Meara were known in the 1960s as the comedy duo Stiller and Meara. The husband and wife team were fixtures on the late-night talk show scene. The two continued to work once their son hit it big.

Jerry played George Costanza’s father, Frank, on “Seinfeld. ” Anne had recurring roles on “Sex and the City” and “The King of Queens. “Dan Levy is the son of comedy great Eugene Levy.

(L-R) Eugene and Dan Levy. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesEugene Levy has been a fixture in comedy since the late 1970s. He found even more fame and acclaim when he teamed with his son Dan to cocreate the hit show “Schitt’s Creek.

“The result was Emmy wins for the show and both Levys. Sofia Coppola is the daughter of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. Sofia Coppola and Francis Ford Coppola.

Dominik Bindl/GettySofia was thrust right into the business when her father, Francis Ford Coppola, had her play the child being baptized at the end of his 1972 masterpiece “The Godfather. “She would once again enter the franchise in her first major role on screen in 1990’s “The Godfather Part III” as the daughter of Michael Corleone. The result was a tidal wave of controversy over her father casting her in such a demanding role.

However, Sofia has since rebounded. Now as a director she has made acclaimed dramas like “The Virgin Suicides” and “Lost in Translation. “She won a best original screenplay Oscar for “Lost in Translation.

Maya Hawke is the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. (L-R) Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe “Stranger Things” star is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, who were married from 1998 to 2005.

Along with playing Robin on the hit Netflix show, Maya has also starred in “Once Upon a Time. . .

in Hollywood” and the Netflix movie “Do Revenge. “Grace Gummer is the daughter of acting legend Meryl Streep. (L-R) Grace Gummer and Meryl Streep.

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/GettyIt’s pretty gutsy to get into the same profession that your mother dominates but Grace Gummer has held her own. The daughter of Meryl Streep has had impressive performances on the stage, on TV (“The Newsroom,” “Mr. Robot”), and in movies (“Larry Crowne,” “Frances Ha”).

 Billie Lourd is the daughter of Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds. (L-R) Billie Lourd, Debbie Reynolds, and Carrie Fisher. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesBillie Lourd is part of Hollywood royalty.

She’s the daughter of “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher and the granddaughter of iconic singer and actress Debbie Reynolds. Lourd shared the screen with her mother in “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi” before Fisher’s death in 2016 (Reynolds died two days later). Lourd has also had impressive performances in the 2019 movie “Booksmart” and TV shows “Scream Queens” and the “American Horror Story” anthology series.

“Euphoria” star Maude Apatow is the daughter of director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann. (L-R) Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, and Judd Apatow. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/GettyMaude got her first taste of the big screen at 7 when she starred in her dad’s hit 2005 comedy “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

” She followed that by starring in her dad’s movies “Knocked Up,” “Funny People,” and “This is 40. “She currently plays Lexi Howard on “Euphoria. “Maude’s mother, Leslie Mann, has starred opposite her in the above titles directed by her husband.

She has had a thriving career since the 1990s starring in comedies like “The Cable Guy” and “17 Again. “Margaret Qualley is the daughter of Andie MacDowell. (L-R) Margaret Qualley and Andie MacDowell.

Emma McIntyre/GettyEarly in her career, Qualley studied dance and then moved on to modeling. She made her acting debut in the 2013 Gia Coppola movie “Palo Alto. “Since then, she’s found acclaim on the HBO series “The Leftovers” and now in movies like “The Nice Guys” and “Once Upon a Time.

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“Her mother is an acclaimed actress known best for starring in 1990s hits “Green Card,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral. “Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of icons Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. (L-R) Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, and Jamie Lee Curtis in 1991.

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/GettyJamie Lee Curtis knows a little something about being an icon because she was raised by two. Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were an “it” Hollywood couple during their marriage through the 1950s (they divorced in 1962). During that time, Curtis was a star in movies like “The Sweet Smell of Success,” “The Defiant Ones” (which he was Oscar-nominated for), and “Some Like It Hot.

” While Leigh starred in movies directed by legends: Orson Welles’ “Touch of Evil” and Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” which would earn her an Oscar nomination. Jamie has since carried the torch by forging an amazing career which all started with her debut big-screen role as Laurie Strode in the 1978 horror classic, “Halloween. “Read the original article on Insider.


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