Celebrity kids who became more famous than their parents -

Celebrity kids feel the added pressure to make it big. Here are some examples of celebs who gained more fame than their parents.

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Rashida Jones -

Rashida is the daughter of legendary music producer Quincy Jones. Though she never pursued a music career, she became a successful TV and movie actress.

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Gwyneth Paltrow -

Paltrow's mother is Blythe Danner, who was a well-respected actress. But it's undoubtedly her daughter who is more famous, not only as an actress and a singer, but also as a writer and lifestyle blogger!

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Miley Cyrus - Miley Cyrus is a name that's known worldwide. Her career has far overtaken the success of her father Billy Ray Cyrus, who is better known for being Miley's dad, rather than for his own music career.

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Kaia Gerber - Cindy Crawford may still be a big name in the world of fashion, but it's her daughter, Kaia, who is featuring more and more on the catwalk and is becoming the face of several brands.

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Charlie Sheen - Charlie Sheen became more famous than his father, Martin Sheen, for all the worst reasons. Charlie was at one point one of the best paid actors on TV, but a life of excess took nearly all of it away from him.

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Kendall and Kylie Jenner - The whole Kardashian-Jenner clan have become huge names ever since the show 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' aired in 2007. However, it's now the youngest two, Kendall and Kylie, who are getting the most publicity.

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Josh Brolin - Josh Brolin is a Hollywood heavy hitter right now. He's the villain Thanos in the most recent Avengers movie, and Cable in 'Deadpool 2.' It's safe to say he's overtaken his dad, James Brolin, in terms of popularity.

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Enrique Iglesias - The rivalry between father and son Julio and Enrique Iglesias is well known. However, Enrique has had more Billboard success, which arguably puts him above his father.

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Michael Douglas - Kirk and Michael Douglas are two actors of the same caliber. The late Kirk Douglas was the star of 'Spartacus,' Stanley Kubrick's critically-acclaimed movie. His son Michael Douglas is still one of the best known names in the acting world today, and has one of the most enviable resumes in Hollywood.

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Liv Tyler - Liv and Steven Tyler are both respected for their careers. Stephen continues to perform with his band Aerosmith and his daughter's acting talent has made her famous, even though today she's not as active in the acting world as she used to be.

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Drew Barrymore - Drew always had the weight of her family's legacy on her. Despite a rebellious childhood and adolescence, she managed to exceed everyone's expectations, becoming one of the most beloved Hollywood actresses of her generation.

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Emma Roberts - Young Emma could never have predicted that her career would have been even more successful than her father's, Eric Roberts. Her talent shines through in every movie she does.

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Allison Williams - The actress got her love of the cameras from her father, Brian Williams, a famous NBC journalist. Allison starred in the movie 'Get Out!'

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Dakota Johnson - This is another case that may be debatable: is Dakota Johnson more successful than her mother, Melanie Griffith? It is certainly undeniable that Dakota is one of the most successful new Hollywood actresses.

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Alexander Skarsgård - The Skarsgård family if full of talent, and out of six kids, four have become actors. But have they outdone their father? Alexander is certainly stealing some of Stellan's limelight, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie in 2017.

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Chris Pine - Chris Pine is without a doubt the most famous one in the family, but his father, Robert Pine, is not far behind! He appeared in 'The Office,' 'Magnum P.I.,' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful.'

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Kate Hudson - Goldie Hawn's days in the Hollywood limelight may be far behind her, but her daughter, Kate, is still shining. A talented family, without a doubt.

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Mariska Hargitay - Mariska made a name for herself in 'Law & Order,' and her acting talent has just grown since then. She stepped way out of the shadow of her late mother, Jayne Mansfield, who was seen as Marylin Monroe's biggest rival.

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Jennifer Aniston - John Aniston was a respected TV and movie actor, but it was Jennifer who made the family name famous. Ever since she played Rachel in 'Friends,' she's been one of the most popular actresses across Hollywood.

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Gigi and Bella Hadid -

The Hadid sisters are taking the world by storm, one year at a time. Gigi and Bella's fame has eclipsed their mother's.

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Kiefer Sutherland - It's hard to say whether Kiefer Sutherland or Donald Sutherland is more famous, but the younger actor has been more active in Hollywood in recent years. Donald Sutherland sadly passed away in June 2024.

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Abby Elliott - Chris Elliot's daughter Abby seems to be following in his comedy footsteps, and beating him at his own game! She was a permanent member of the cast of Saturday Night Live for four seasons.

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Ben Stiller - Jerry Stiller was a beloved TV actor, but his son Ben Stiller took fame to a whole new level. The comedy actor is best known for his funny and accessible movies.

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Angelina Jolie - Angelina and her father, Jon Voight, are both Oscar winners. However, the famous actress has become iconic for her humanitarian work as well as her movie parts.

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Jessica Capshaw - Jessica is a frequent face on 'Grey's Anatomy' and is known also for her work in 'The Practice.' Kate Capshaw, her mother, was also an actress, but she was never as successful as her daughter.

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Katie Cassidy - There was a lot of pressure on Katie to live up to the legacy of her father, David Cassidy. She did become very successful, not in the music industry, but in the acting world! From 'Gossip Girl' to 'Arrow,' people can't seem to get enough of Katie!

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Lily Collins - When your father is Phil Collins, there's a lot of pressure to have a successful career! But Lily Collins has managed it, becoming one of Hollywood's most glittering young actresses.

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Lenny Kravitz - The singer's mother, Roxie Roker, was an actress who became famous for her role in 'The Jeffersons.' No one can deny that Lenny's fame has far superseded his mother's.

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Freddie Prinze Jr. -

Freddie Prinze Jr. may not be as famous today as he was ten years ago, but he is still working in the industry and voice acting for the 'Star Wars Rebels' series. His career has been more successful than his father's, Freddie Prinze.

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