Some Hollywood family ties are well-known, but other connections aren't as obvious. There is satisfaction in having family to share in success and fame. Show business is no exception.
Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard
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Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of director, Ron Howard. A relative newcomer to acting, the young actor won acclaim for her roles in “The Village” and “The Help.” The Oscar-winning director, Ron Howard, drew critical acclaim for his 1985 film, “Cocoon.” He won his first Best Director Oscar for the 2001 film “A Beautiful Mind.”
Rashida Jones and Quincy Jones
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Actor Rashida Jones is famous for her role in “Parks and Recreation” as one of the show’s eccentric characters according to IMDb. Her character, Ann Perkins, is confident except for social situations. Jones has celeb-related kin. She is the daughter of music legend Quincy Jones and actor Peggy Lipton. Producer and composer Quincy Jones worked with many greats like Michael Jackson.
Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Andrew Wilson
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The Wilson family has a presence in Hollywood. Comedy drama actor, Owen Wilson has a younger brother, Luke Wilson. The younger Wilson appeared in such films as “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “Straight A’s.” Owen appeared in films such as “Wedding Crashers” and “Midnight in Paris.” The eldest brother, Andrew starred with his younger siblings in their independent film, “Bottle Rocket.”
Tom Cruise and William Mapother
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Tom Cruise and William Mapother have well-known faces. Cruise has several box office hits and Mapother starred on “Lost.” However, both are celeb-related kin. The two are first cousins. IMDb said that Tom Cruise’s birth name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. Cruise, the elder cousin, worked with Mapother on “Mission Impossible II.”
Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts
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Actor Emma Roberts has a strong body of work in TV and film. She is a second-generation family member in Hollywood. Her famous dad, Eric Roberts was first to enter acting. Emma won nominations for the Teen Choice Awards in 2011 and 2010. However, Roberts had the help of her famous aunt, Julia Roberts. The Oscar-winning actor drew acclaim in such roles as “Pretty Woman” and “August: Osage County.”
Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn
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Mother and daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson are long-time entertainment celebs. Goldie Hawn’s career goes back to the 1960s series “Good Morning World” and films such as 2002’s “The Banger Sisters.” Hudson’s big break was landing the role of rock groupie (or “Band Aide”) Penny Lane in “Almost Famous.”
Miley Cyrus and Trace Cyrus
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The Cyrus family is more than Billy Ray and Miley. Trace Cyrus is Miley’s older brother. Stepdad Billy Ray Cyrus adopted him and sister Brandi after marrying his mother Tish. Trace isn’t as well-known as Miley but he’s a musician in his own right. He shares soundtrack credits for the song “Shake It” from the movie “House Bunny” and numerous other music credits.
Mariska Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield
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Jayne Mansfield was one of the premiere leading ladies of 1950s era B-movies. Before her death in a horrific car crash, she made 22 TV appearances, 29 movies, and documentaries. Her youngest daughter Mariska Hargitay followed in her steps. The “Law and Order: Special Victims” star survived the accident that killed her mother.
Jessica Capshaw and Steven Spielberg
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Jessica Capshaw is famous for her role as Dr. Arizona Robbins in “Grey’s Anatomy.” She plays the head of pediatric surgery and is adept at working with kids and their parents. What isn’t well known is that she has celebrity kin. She is the stepdaughter of Steven Spielberg. The directing legend married Jessica’s mother, actor Kate Capshaw.
Eva Amurri Martino and Susan Sarandon
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Eva Amurri Martino has a large body of work. Her earliest works are “Bob Roberts” and “Dead Man Walking.” In “Dead Man Walking,” she plays 9-year-old Helen in the same movie with her mother, Susan Sarandon. Seven years later Martino teamed up with Sarandon in “The Bangor Sisters” where she plays Lavinia Kingsley’s daughter, Ginger.