Children of Hollywood stars who also chose an acting career (20 photos)

These actors and actresses have one thing in common - we might never have known about them if not for their star parents. Yes, yes, we are talking about the notorious acting dynasties, when connections and money decide, if not everything, then a lot.





1. Let's start with Louise Jacobson, who is currently starring as Marian in The Gilded Age. This is the daughter of Meryl Streep and Don Gummer



The series "The Gilded Age" became Louise's first acting work on the screen. Before that, she participated in several theatrical productions.

2. Mia Threpleton, who currently plays Honoria in the TV series Buccaneers, is the daughter of Kate Winslet and director Jim Threpleton.





Before playing Honoria, Mia starred alongside Kate in the anthology series I Am.... Their episode, titled I Am Ruth, won the BAFTA Award for Best Single Drama, and Kate won Best Actress in 2022.

3. Toby Stevens, who currently plays Poseidon in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is the son of Maggie Smith and Robert Stevens.



Before playing Poseidon, Toby appeared on screen in projects such as Die Another Day, Lost in Space and Black Sails.

4. Maggie and Robert's eldest son, Chris Larkin, is also an actor. He played the role of Richard Brown in the TV series Outlander.



Before that, Chris starred in many other films and TV series, such as “Jane Eyre”, “Doctors”, “Black Sails”.

5. Bessie Carter, who currently plays Prudence Featherington on The Bridgertons, is the daughter of Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter.



Before participating in this series, Bessie starred in several television projects, such as “Howards End” and “India Manor.” Her first appearance on television took place in the series “Cranford” with her mother.

6. Alfred Enoch, who recently played Wes in How to Get Away with Murder, is the son of actor William Russell (Doctor Who) and doctor Ethelyn Margaret Lewis



Before starring in How to Get Away with Murder, Alfred played the role of Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter films. Recently, he has starred in series such as Foundation and The Couple Next Door.

7. Ty Tennant, who played the young Aegon II Targaryen in House of the Dragon, is the son of David Tennant and Georgia Tennant



Before House of the Dragon, he starred in the series War of the Worlds. In 2023, Ty also appeared in an episode of Good Omens, which stars his father.

8. Sydney Chandler, who starred in Don't Worry Darling, is the daughter of Kyle Chandler and writer Catherine Chandler.



Sydney also starred in the miniseries Pistol and recently landed a role in the TV series Alien, which is based on the film franchise of the same name.

9. Jennifer Landon, who plays Teeter on Yellowstone, is the daughter of Michael Landon and makeup artist Cindy Clerico.



Before Yellowstone, Jen was best known for her role as Gwen Norbeck Munson on As the World Turns. She won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Young Actress in a Drama Series.

10. Nico Parker, who played Sarah in The Last of Us, is the daughter of Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker



Before working in this famous series, Niko also starred in the animated live-action film Dumbo. Next she can be seen in the film “How to Train Your Dragon” in the role of Astrid.

11. Lily Mo Sheen, who played the role of Addie in the film The Unbearable Weight of Tremendous Talent, is the daughter of Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen


She also starred in the films Click, All the Way, Staged and Underworld: Evolution with Kate.

12. Ever Anderson, who played the role of young Natasha in Black Widow, is the daughter of Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson



In addition to starring in Black Widow, Ever recently played the role of Wendy in the fantasy film Peter Pan and Wendy. She also played the younger version of Alicia Marcus/Red Queen, portrayed by her mother, in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.

13. West Duchovny, who played the role of Shannon in the TV series Side Effect: Death, is the daughter of Thea Leoni and David Duchovny



West also starred in Hulu's The Island of St. X, and she previously appeared in episodes of The Magicians and the film A Mouthful of Air.

14. Leila George, who played the role of young Janine “Smurf” Cody in the series “Wolf Law”, is the daughter of Vincent D'Onofrio and Greta Scacchi



Layla portrayed the younger version of the famous character Ellen Barkin on Wolf Law for two seasons. She also starred in films such as Baby Kid, The Long Home and Gonzo Girl.

15. Taylor Dearden, who played the role of Ophelia in the series Sweet and Wicked, is the daughter of Bryan Cranston and Robin Gail Dearden



Taylor later starred in such TV series as “American Vandal” and “For All Mankind.”

16. Charlie Hall, who played the role of Andrew in the TV series Sex Lives of College Girls, is the son of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall



In addition, Charlie also starred in the projects “Love, Victor”, “Rebel”, “Lonely Drunk Woman”, “Big Shot” and “Bel-Air”.

17. Aurora Perrineau, who played the role of Dani in the TV series “Prodigal Son,” is the daughter of Harold Perrineau (“Lost”) and model Brittany Perrineau



In addition to starring in Prodigal Son, Aurora also starred in When They See Us and the final season of Westworld.

18. Hannah Einbinder, who currently plays Ava on Tricks, is the daughter of original Saturday Night Live cast members Laraine Newman and Chad Einbinder.



This is Hannah's first serious screen role; before that, she was known as an aspiring stand-up comedian. In 2020, she made her television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

19. And finally, Lewis Pullman, who played the role of Bob in the film “Top Gun: Maverick,” is the son of Bill Pullman and dancer Tamara Hurwitz



Lewis has also starred in the television series Catch-22, The Outer Realms, and most recently Chemistry Lessons alongside Brie Larson. He also took part in the films "Battle of the Sexes" and "No Good at the El Royale."