These 18 Celeb Moms And Their Sons Rule Hollywood
These apples haven't fallen far from the tree!
It's only natural to follow in the footsteps of your parents — these 18 celeb moms made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry, and their sons have too.
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1. Victoria Beckham and her sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz Beckham.
2. Kris Jenner and Rob Kardashian.
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3. Diana Ross and her sons, Evan Ross and Ross Naess.
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Diana is an iconic singer and actor who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Supremes and dominated as a solo artist. Evan is an actor and a musician who was in the first two Hunger Games films. Ross has both acting and producing credits to his name. He is also a bar, barber shop, and musical festival co-founder, per his Instagram account.
4. Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
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Maria is a journalist, author, and advocate, while Patrick is an actor and model. The two recently started a protein bar company called MOSH together. Maria also has a son, Christopher, who mostly keeps out of the spotlight.
5. Pamela Anderson and her sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee.
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Pamela is an actor and a model who is best known for starring in Baywatch. She'll next play Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. Brandon is an actor, producer, and fashion designer, while Dylan is a model and musician.
6. Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith.
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Jada is an actor and co-host of the talk show Red Table Talk along with her daughter, Willow Smith, and her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. Jaden is a rapper and actor who was in The Pursuit of Happyness and After Earth with his father, Will Smith.
Jada also shares Will's son, Trey Smith, from his previous marriage. He has made acting appearances and is a DJ.
7. Meg Ryan and Jack Quaid.
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Meg and Jack are both actors. Meg is known for roles in movies like When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle. Jack first appeared in The Hunger Games and is a star of The Boys .
8. Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper.
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Gloria, who passed away in 2019, was a socialite, author, and fashion designer. Anderson is a broadcast journalist who serves as a CNN anchor and 60 Minutes correspondent.
9. Cindy Crawford and Presley Gerber.
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10. Elizabeth Hurley and Damian Hurley.
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Elizabeth is an actor and model. She is recognized for projects like the first two Austin Powers films and the E! series The Royals. Damian is likewise an actor and model who made his first television appearance in The Royals alongside his mom in 2016.
11. Mia Farrow and Ronan Farrow.
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Mia's acting career includes playing lead roles in classic films like Rosemary's Baby and The Great Gatsby. Ronan is an investigative journalist who carried out the sexual assault investigation of Harvey Weinstein for a story in the New Yorker in 2017.
12. Anne Meara and Ben Stiller.
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Anne sadly died in 2015. She was an actor and comedian who often collaborated with her husband, Jerry Stiller, and Ben. Ben is an actor known for his roles in comedies like Zoolander and Meet the Parents.
13. Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon.
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Yoko is an iconic musician, activist, and artist. Sean, whose father was the late musician John Lennon, has followed his parents' career paths and is a singer-songwriter.
14. Lauren Bacall and Sam Robards.
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Lauren, who died in 2014, was a legendary Hollywood actor who is remembered for her roles in The Big Sleep and To Have and Have Not. Sam is also an accomplished actor and has been in films like American Beauty and A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
15. Wanda Ventham and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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16. Pauletta Washington and her sons, John David Washington and Malcolm Washington.
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Pauletta is an actor and musician who played Terri Angelou in The Parkers. Like his mother and father, Denzel Washington, John is an actor who will next appear on Broadway in a revival of The Piano Lesson. Malcolm is a movie producer, director, and screenwriter.
17. Shirley Jones and her sons, Shaun, David, Ryan, and Patrick Cassidy.
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Shirley is an actor who has performed in projects like The Music Man and The Partridge Family. Her stepson, David, was a teen heartthrob as he starred with Shirley in The Partridge Family. He passed away in 2017. Shaun is a singer, actor, producer, and writer who was one of the most popular teen stars of the '70s. Patrick is also a singer and actor. Ryan works behind the scenes of Hollywood sets.
18. Goldie Hawn and her sons, Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell.
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Goldie is a top Hollywood actor who most recently starred in The Christmas Chronicles films. Oliver has scored lead parts in shows like Nashville and Rules of Engagement. Wyatt, who was formerly a professional hockey player, was in 22 Jump Street and recently played Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
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