You'd be surprised as to how many celebrities had a head start in their careers just because of their famous grandparents. Many actors and musicians owe their careers to their successful grandparents, who, in some cases, started the industry that they currently work in!
Mick Jagger and Granddaughter Amba Jackson
The Rolling Stones' influence transcends generations! Mick Jagger one of the most iconic musicians to come out of the 20th Century, and he's still going strong. Mick has 8 children with multiple different women, so his family tree can get a bit tricky, but there's no denying the resemblance with his granddaughter, Amba! She is reserved and keeps to herself, but the 24-year-old did have a baby just last year.
Mick is best known for being the singer of The Rolling Stones His net worth is $401 million.
Amba is best known for, well, being his grandaughter and valuing her privacy! Her net worth is $5 million.
Clark Gable and Grandson Clark James Gable
Clark Gable is one of the fathers of Hollywood cinema. His face is the most iconic and recognizable from his time. He worked alongside incredible actors like Vivien Leigh and Joan Crawford, who are iconic in their own right. His grandson, Clark James Gable, did not have as much Hollywood success as his grandfather but did make a living through multiple business ventures. He sadly passed away in 2019 at the age of 31.
Clark was known for his work in Gone with the Wind and other iconic old-Hollywood movies. His net worth was $80 million.
Clark James was known for hosting the TV show Cheaters for two seasons and his entrepreneurial efforts. His net worth was $98 million.
Audrey Hepburn and Granddaughter Emma Ferrer
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most iconic names in the world. She was a famous actor, model, and household name back in the day. Her granddaughter, Emma, has been behind the scenes in the industry but finally broke out into acting and modeling in 2019. She's following in her grandmother's footsteps!
Audrey was best known for Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, and My Fair Lady. Her net worth was $80 million.
Emma is known for her modeling career. Her net worth is $2 million.
Elvis Presley and Granddaughter Riley Keough
Elvis Presley is one of the Kings of Rock n' Roll. He married a very young Priscilla Presley and together they had Lisa, who then had Riley. Riley was the first choice to play Christine in The Girlfriend Experience. Since Elvis died when Lisa was just 9 years old, Riley has obviously never met her grandfather.
Elvis was a famous rock n' roll musician. His net worth is $16 million.
Riley is known for The Girlfriend Experience. Her net worth is $4 million.
Elia Kazan and Granddaughter Zoe Kazan
Elia Kazan directed one of the most popular and iconic films of the 20th century. A Streetcar Named Desire is still highly regarded, as well as On the Waterfront and East of Eden. His granddaughter began acting in 2003 and starred in What If, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and tons of Broadway productions. Lately, she's been behind the camera flexing her directorial skills.
Elia was known for directing A Streetcar Named Desire. His net worth was $2 million.
Zoe is known for Broadway shows. Her net worth is $3 million.
Paul Burke and Granddaughter Alia Shawkat
Paul Burke wasn't the most notable Hollywood star, but many folks would remember that smile of his! He was quite the charmer back then. He reached the peak of his career in the mid-60s. Granddaughter Alia followed suit with a small-screen career that sometimes transcends into the big screen!
Paul was known for Naked City and Twelve O'Clock High. His net worth was $1 million.
Alia is known for Arrested Development, Search Party, The Runaways, and Drunk History. Her net worth is $4 million.
Patty Duke and Granddaughter Alexandra Aston
Patty Duke was a successful sitcom actress starring in her own TV show of her same name. She's been nominated for and won many Golden Globes and Emmy's in her lifetime. Her son, actor Sean Astin, parented Alexandra Astin, who some would call Duke's twin. Alexandra started acting as a child but hasn't quite done much else in her adult years.
Patty was known for The Patty Duke Show. Her net worth was $8 million.
Ali is known for The Lord of the Rings. Her net worth is $500,000.
Tippi Hedren and Granddaughter Stella Banderas
Tippi Hedren was discovered by Alfred Hitchcock and was quickly made famous through her incredible acting in The Birds. Hedren is the matriarch of a very talented family. Melanie Griffith is her daughter, Antonio Banderas is a former son-in-law, and all of her grandchildren have found success in their chosen careers. Stella chose to set foot in the modeling world and found major success!
Tippi was known for The Birds, Marnie, and Roar. Her net worth was $20 million.
Stella is known for modeling. Her net worth is $1 million.
Anne Gwynne and Grandson Chris Pine
Chris Pine followed in his famous grandmother's footsteps to become a Hollywood starlet in his own right. Anne Gwynne was a popular Hollywood icon, actress, and model before she chose to settle down to have kids. She and her husband had two children, one of whom is Chris's mother, Gwynne Gilford.
Anne was known for being one of the first scream queens in Hollywood. Her net worth was $1 million.
Chris is known for his role in Star Trek and tons of other Hollywood blockbusters. His net worth is $24 million.
Debbie Reynolds and Granddaughter Billie Lourd
Debbie Reynolds was a huge moving part of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Even as Hollywood Royalty, she still managed to star in fun movies like Halloweentown. She will forever be remembered as the matriarch of a movie star family! Her daughter Carrie Fisher, from Star Wars, and granddaughter Billie Lourd, of American Horror Story.
Debbie was known for Singin' in the Rain. Her net worth was $68 million.
Billie is known for American Horror Story. Her net worth is $16 million.
Errol Flynn and Grandson Sean Flynn
Think you're seeing double? Nope! Just Errol Flynn and his grandson. Errol Flynn was a big name in Hollywood. and is hailed as one of the founding fathers of the silver screen. Sean, born in 1989, starting dabbling with acting when he was seven years old. His break-through appearance was on Zoey 101.
Errol was known for The Adventures of Robin Hood. His net worth was $1 million.
Sean is known for his stint on Zoey 101. His net worth is $50,000.
Gregory Peck and Grandson Ethan Peck
Gregory Peck went down in history as the face of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His grandson is a striking image of the actor! Ethan made headlines when he was signed on to play Spock in Star Trek. His most recent role was in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.
Gregory was known for To Kill a Mockingbird. His net worth was $31 million.
Ethan is known for Star Trek and Penny Dreadful. His net worth is $100,000.
Steve McQueen and Grandson Steven R. McQueen
Steve McQueen was the King of Cool back in the day. His smooth demeanor and sweet-talk made the ladies swoon! His grandson has a similar demeanor but doesn't quite reach the standards of cool that his grandfather set. It's a hard standard to reach!
Steve was known for The Sand Pebbles and The Thomas Crown Affair. His net worth was $24 million.
Steven is known for The Vampire Diaries and Chicago Fire. His net worth is $2 million.
Paul McCartney and Grandson Arthur Donald
Paul McCartney is one of the most well-known names in the world. His success with The Beatles is still relevant even decades later. His grandson, Arthur, looks like his twin. It's pretty rare to see the family duo out together in public, but when they are, fans flock to them!
Paul McCartney and Grandson Arthur Donald
Paul is known for his role in The Beatles. His net worth is $803 million.
Arthur has not yet established himself but is currently enrolled at Yale. His net worth is $100,000.
Bob Dylan and Grandson Pablo Dylan
Bob Dylan was a stern voice during the counter-culture revolution of the 60s and 70s. His grandson, Pablo, is an aspiring musician but has made it clear that he wants to establish his career outside of his grandfather's shadow. “I love my grandfather as any grandson loves his grandfather. I’m incredibly proud of the work he’s made. But I’m doing my own thing.”
Bob Dylan and Grandson Pablo Dylan
Bob is known for his music career. His net worth is $160 million.
Pablo is known for his work as an aspiring musician. His net worth is $50,000.
Samuel Goldwyn and Grandson Tony Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn helped Hollywood prosper during the Golden Age thanks to his behind the scenes work at MGM. This ended up helping pave the way for his own grandson's career, who found success in works like Ghost and Scandal. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, career and looks-wise!
Samuel Goldwyn and Grandson Tony Goldwyn
Samuel was known for co-owning and managing MGM. His net worth was $500 million.
Tony is known for his roles in Ghost and Scandal. His net worth is $6 million.
Kirk Douglas and Cameron Douglas
Kirk Douglas is a notable pioneer of the movie industry. He's done it all! He's got writing, acting, and directing accolades. His grandson, Cameron, had a bit of a rough start with addiction and couldn't quite land on his feet with acting. He had spent some time in jail that ended up turning his life around. He was able to welcome his first daughter in 2016.
Kirk Douglas and Cameron Douglas
Kirk was known for his writing, acting, and directing. His net worth was $48 million.
Cameron is known for smaller roles in Hollywood. His net worth is $3 million.
Loretta Lynn and Granddaughter Tayla Lynn
Loretta Lynn is a country music legend. Her career spanned six decades! Her granddaughter, Tayla, had a more difficult start to her music career as she battled drug addiction. Luckily, she recovered and had a son and uses her past life lessons to fuel her music.
Loretta Lynn and Granddaughter Tayla Lynn
Loretta is known for her country music career. Her net worth is $52 million.
Tayla is known for her aspiring music career and following in her grandmother's footsteps. Her net worth is $50,000.
Elizabeth Taylor and Grandson Quinn Tivey
Elizabeth Taylor's glitz and glamour is still relevant to this day. She's a notable fashion icon along with a decorated movie career. Her grandson, on the other hand, has dedicated his life to helping people affected by AIDS. “I always knew her as grandma, but in her real life, she was still larger than life,” explained Quinn. “She was an amazing matriarch…You knew it was something special.”
Elizabeth Taylor and Grandson Quinn Tivey
Elizabeth was known for her role in Cleopatra and other iconic Hollywood films. Her net worth was $481 million.
Quinn is known for his philanthropic work with people affected by AIDS. His net worth is $5 million.
John Carradine and Granddaughter Ever Carradine
Who doesn't know the famous Carradine family? John Carradine is the patriarch of the famous acting family, including David and Ever Carradine. He's starred in over 200 movies in this career. Ever, his granddaughter has an amazing career in film and TV.
John Carradine and Granddaughter Ever Carradine
John was known for his role in Mary of Scotland. His net worth was $19 million.
Ever is known for her roles in Once and Again, The Handmaid's Tale, and Runaways. Her net worth is $1 million.
Tex Ritter and Grandson Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter looks just like his grandpa, just give him a cowboy hat! The two celebs had slightly different career rundowns. Tex started off as a popular country music singer and then decided to start acting on the side. Jason, on the other hand, was born to be an actor. He's been featured in Joan of Arcadia, The Class, Swimfan, Parenthood, and more.
Tex Ritter and Grandson Jason Ritter
Tex was known for his country music career. His net worth was $500,000.
Jason is known for his acting career. His net worth is $4 million.
Charlie Chaplin and Granddaughter Oona Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was the original trendsetter and daredevil. He was one of the first to employ stunt comedy. And, he did his own dangerous stunts! Acting obviously runs in the blood, because his granddaughter, Oona, is also a familiar face in the film industry. She's been featured on Game of Thrones and Taboo.
Charlie Chaplin and Granddaughter Oona Chaplin
Charlie was best known for his early filmography and stunts. His net worth was $321 million.
Oona is known for Game of Thrones and The Crimson Field. Her net worth is $5 million.
John Barrymore and Granddaughter Drew Barrymore
John Barrymore was quite the big shot early on. Was was the jack of all trades in acting, playing all sorts of roles ranging from serious to comedic. His granddaughter, Drew, is just as talented and has had a decorated career as well. She's been in countless movies and TV shows... She's basically a household name at this point.
John Barrymore and Granddaughter Drew Barrymore
John was known for his role in Richard III. His net worth was $1 million.
Drew is known for countless roles in TV and film, most notably ET and Almost Famous. Her net worth is $100 million.
Donald Sutherland and Granddaughter Sarah Sutherland
Don Sutherland was one of the greatest actors of his time with films like The Eagle Has Landed and Animal House under his belt. He is the father of Keifer Sutherland, another iconic actor, who is the father of Sarah. Sarah has kind of followed her father and grandfather's lead in acting but has taken on very few roles.
Donald Sutherland and Granddaughter Sarah Sutherland
Don is known for The Dirty Dozen and M*A*S*H. His net worth is $48 million.
Sarah is known for Veep . Her net worth is $500,000.
Grace Kelly and Granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi
Grace Kelly was Hollywood royalty first, then real royalty second. She married Prince Rainier III and became the Princess Consort of Monaco. Kelly passed down her acting genes to granddaughter Charlotte, who is the daughter of Caroline, Princess of Hanover.
Grace Kelly and Granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi
Grace Kelly was known for her acting career and famous marriage to a Moroccan prince. Her net worth was $40 million.
Charlotte is known for her business ventures. Her net worth is $30 million.
Walter Huston and Granddaughter Anjelica Huston
It's well-known that Anjelica Huston's father, John, was also a famous actor and director, but her grandfather was, too! The Hustons are a legacy Hollywood family with patriarch Walter starring in films like Dodsworth and The Devil and Daniel Webster. Anjelica has a long and decorated career with success in modeling, acting, directing, and writing all.
Walter Huston and Granddaughter Anjelica Huston
Walter was known for his acting career an Academy Award wins. His net worth was $1 million.
Anjelica is known for her acting career and role in The Addams Family. Her net worth is $50 million.
Bob Elliott and Granddaughter Abby Elliott
Bob Elliott was the master of comedy back the 50s and 60s. It's apparent that the Elliott family has a genetic funny bone since nearly all of the kids and grandkids of this mastermind have found themselves in the comedy biz. Abby was a familiar face on Saturday Night Live and was a main cast member for four seasons. Since then, she has starred in many comedy movies.
Bob Elliott and Granddaughter Abby Elliott
Bob was known for his comedy career. His net worth was $1 million.
Abby is known for her comedy and acting career. Her net worth is $1.5 million.
Jack Cassidy and Granddaughter Katie Cassidy
Jack Cassidy is a pleasantly warm and funny actor and comedian. He was the father to the very famous actor and musician David Cassidy, who sadly passed away in 2017. Jack's granddaughter, Katie, is best known for acting in Black Christmas, Stranger Calls, and Gossip Girl.
Jack Cassidy and Granddaughter Katie Cassidy
Jack was known for his acting and singing career. His net worth was $1 million.
Katie is known for Gossip Girl. Her net worth is $3 million.
Henry Fonda and Granddaughter Bridget Fonda
The Fonda family is a highly regarded family in Hollywood and it's all thanks to Henry Fonda. During his fifty-year career, he scored one Academy Award and had two nominations. Bridget, whose father is Peter Fonda, starred in blockbusters like The Godfather Part III, Single White Female, Singles, and Jackie Brown.
Henry Fonda and Granddaughter Bridget Fonda
Henry was known for his acting career. His net worth was $20 million.
Bridget is known for her roles in The Godfather Part III and Jackie Brown. Her net worth is $50 million.
Ernest Hemingway and Great-Granddaughter Dree Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway is one of the most celebrated and well-known male writers of all time. His great-granddaughter, Dree, has a celebrated modeling career. She's worked with tons of fashion brands and magazines but didn't use her last name to her advantage. Ernest died in 1961 and Dree was born in 1987, so they obviously never met.
Ernest Hemingway and Great-Granddaughter Dree Hemingway
Ernest was known for his writing career. His net worth was $1 million.
Dree is known for her modeling career. Her net worth is $800,000.
Marlon Brando and Grandson Tuki Brando
These two are only related in blood, they have no other relationship. In Marlon's 80 years on this earth, he had 11 children. Tuki was orphaned at a young age after his father was murdered by his uncle and his mother committed suicide so he was raised by his maternal grandmother. Marlon wrote five of his children and all of his grandchildren out of his will. Tuki had a rough start, but his hard work and charisma have certainly helped his successful modeling career.
Marlon Brando and Grandson Tuki Brando
Marlon was known for his celebrated acting career. His net worth was $100 million.
Tuki is known for his modeling career. His net worth is $1 million.
Winston Churchill and Granddaughter Arabella Churchill
Winston Churchill is known as a British politician, army officer, and writer. He was also the Prime Minister of the UK. His granddaughter, Arabella, didn't follow in his footsteps politically but did dedicate her life to serving the public through charity. She died in 2007.