Will Smith And Jaden Smith
Cindy Crawford and Kaia Berber – Age 16
We have to say; there is definitely a resemblance between this mother-daughter duo. Cindy Crawford is arguably one of the biggest supermodels of all time. Her daughter, Kaia Gerber, plans to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She has even started her career already, having done a photoshoot for Vogue. She has also worked as a model for several other fashion brands. We are sure that you will be seeing more of Kaia in the future.
Cindy Crawford And Kaia Gerber
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford began her career as a model and later moved into acting. Cindy is far from all looks, however, as she has quite an impressive educational resume. She graduated from DeKalb High School in 1984 as the class valedictorian and received a chemical engineering scholarship to Northwestern University. She only attended the university for a single quarter before dropping out to pursue modeling, however.
Cindy Crawford In 1995
Maria Shiver and Katherine Schwarzenegger – Age 23
The Terminator and Maria Shiver may have split, but that has done nothing to stop their children from working in the same industry as their famous parents. Unlike her siblings, however, Katherine has chosen to stay out of the spotlight. Instead, she has chosen to focus on her career as a writer. She has actually gone to great lengths to stay out of the media. We can’t blame her for that, being the child of a famous celebrity often means being harried by the paparazzi.
Maria Shiver And Katherine Schwarzenegger
Maria Shriver
Unlike her more famous ex-husband, Maria Shriver never actively pursued acting. Instead, she focused on writing and journalism. She also used her influence as a writer and a famous personality to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. She currently works as a special anchor on NBC News. She also has strong familial tied; her uncles were John and Ted Kennedy. This family connection is often credited with Arnold’s election as Governor of California.
Maria Shriver
Scott Eastwood and Clint Eastwood – Age 30
Clint Eastwood is one of the world’s best-known action stars. He has starred in westerns, war movies, and everything in between. For decades if you saw the name Clint Eastwood in the credits of a movie, you could bet it would have a lot of ass-kicking. Now his son, Scott, has taken up the mantel. He still has a long way to go before he can catch up to Clint’s reputation.
Scott Eastwood And Clint Eastwood
Scott’s Breakout
Scott made his first appearance in a Nicolas Sparks movie, but we are going to pretend that didn’t happen. Since his first appearance, he has starred in several action movies, helping to push him toward the realm of his famous father. His first big role came in 2016 with the release of Snowden, then he later went on to appear in Suicide Squad and later in the Fast and Furious Franchise.
Scott Eastwood In Suicide Squad
Clint’s Legacy
Clint Eastwood forever changed what it meant to be a hard ass on the big screen. He has played everything from an outlaw cowboy to a feared Army Sargent. He has even played the grizzled cop Dirty Harry. Eastwood has retreated from the big screen in recent years, but he has not been idle. These days he works as a director and occasionally producer. One thing is for sure, he changed the western genre forever, making them more akin to Italian Westerns than early American Westerns.
Clint Eastwood As Dirty Harry
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena – 20s
If there is one thing Arnold is famous for, other than his term as the Terminator, it is his signature pose. His son, Joseph Baena, also a bodybuilder, recreated his father’s pose recently. Joseph may not have his father’s acting credentials, but he is certainly giving his father a run for his money in the bodybuilding department. We would certainly love to see him reprise the role of the Terminator in a new series or even a remake of the original.
Arnold Schwarzenegger And Joseph Baena
Arnold’s Legacy
Everyone knows Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator and then later as the Governator. Few people can go from being an actor to being a major politician. In terms of US politics, Arnold really did go as high as he could. Sure, he could run for the Senate, but in terms of available resources and population, the Governor of California is second only to the President. Since Arnold cannot become President, not being native-born, he achieved the height of political power in the US. The last major actor turned politician was Ronald Reagan, who we won’t comment on here.
Arnold’s Next Movie?
Rough Beginnings
Things were not always easy for Joseph growing up. There is a reason he does not have his father’s name. Joseph is the illegitimate son of Arnold and the families’ former housekeeper, Mildred Baena. Naturally, Joseph’s birth caused tension in the family, but that did not stop Arnold from taking care of his son. We have to admire him for at least being a father to his children, infidelity aside.
Joseph Baena
Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley Cook – Age 19
Christie Brinkley was one of the biggest models of the 70s and 80s. She began her career in her late teens, and it looks like her youngest daughter Sailor plans to do the same. We can’t help but notice the striking similarities between Christie and Sailor. There is no doubt that Christie can achieve the same level of success as her mother, if not more.
Christie Brinkley And Sailor Brinkley Cook
Kris Jenner and Kendall Jenner – Age 21
The Kardashian/Jenner family is hard to ignore. While most of her siblings are focusing on their shows, Kendell Jenner has been focusing on her modeling career, following in her mother Kris’s footsteps. She has already become one of the world’s most successful models and does not show any signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Kris Jenner And Kendall Jenner
Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen – Age 28
Looking at Charlie Sheen and his father, Martin Sheen, side by side, it is impossible not to see the resemblance. The two have acted together on several occasions. One of their biggest movies together was Wall Street. Needless to say, Charlie Sheen eventually surpassed his father in fame and was even the highest-paid actor on television for several years while he was still on Two and a Half Men.
Charlie Sheen And Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
These days Martin Sheen’s fame is easily overshadowed by his son Charlie’s, but he was once a well-known actor in his own right. He got his start in the 1968 film The Subject was Roses and later in the 1973 film Badlands, but his biggest role was the 1979 blockbuster Apocalypse Now. Sheen would later make the move to television in the shows The West Wing and Netflix’s original series, Grace and Frankie.
Martin Sheen in 2008
Charlie Sheen’s Legacy
Unfortunately, today, Charlie Sheen is best remembered for his steep decline towards the end of his time on Two and a Half Men. He started drinking heavily and using drugs, eventually getting fired from the show. Since getting fired from the show, Sheen has turned his life around. In fact, he recently celebrated being one year sober. As big fans of Sheen we have to say, congratulations Charlie, keep up the good work.
Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
Hitting Rock Bottom
For Charlie Sheen, the road to recovery meant hitting rock bottom. He had lost his job on Two and a Half Men and later discovered that he was HIV-Positive. While this was, and still is, terrible news for Sheen, it did serve to inspire him to get sober and encouraged many people to get tested for STDs and practice safer sex practices.
Charlie Sheen Had Hit Rock Bottom
Dakota Johnson and Melanie Griffith – Age 29
Melanie Griffith started her career in the 1970s, starring in several low budget thriller movies. She later entered the mainstream industry in the 1980s. She took a hiatus from the film industry in the late 1990s but has recently returned with the 2014 film Automata. Her daughter, Dakota Johnson, is best known for her role in the film adaptation of 50 Shades of Gray.
Dakota Johnson And Melanie Griffith
Ben Stiller and Jerry Stiller – Age 39
Ben Stiller is undeniably in much better shape at 39 than his father, Jerry Stiller, was at the same age. Ben Stiller is well-known for his comedy roles and appearing alongside Owen Wilson in almost every movie he has been in. You might not, however, recognize his father if you were born after the mid-90s. Jerry Stiller is best known for playing the recurring role of Mr. Costanza on the 90s sitcom Seinfeld.
Ben Stiller And Jerry Stiller
Always the Funny Guy
Ben Stiller has firmly built his reputation on his comedic roles. He has had many different comedy roles over the years, with one of his biggest roles being that of Gaylord (Greg) Focker in the Meet the Fockers franchise. In almost every movie that Stiller stars in, he has the equally famous Owen Wilson by his side.
Ben Stiller And Owen Wilson
Jerry Stiller’s Legacy
While Jerry Stiller did have a successful career before Seinfeld, he is best known for his role as Frank Constanza, father of perpetually lonely, yet always dating George Costanza. In his later age, it is difficult to see the resemblance with his son Ben, but we have yet to see what Ben will look like when he reaches that same age.
Jerry Stiller As Frank Costanza
Jaden Smith and Will Smith – Age 18
Sorry Jaden, you are not as big of a deal as your father was at your age. That being said, Jaden Smith is no slouch. He has followed in his father’s footsteps and become an actor and musician. As for Will Smith, he has not been idle and still plays the role of an action hero. You would never have guessed that Will Smith, the goofy kid from Fresh Prince would go on to be an action star, but here we are.
Jaden And Will Smith
Will Smith’s Transformation
Everyone knew that Will Smooth was destined for greatness when we first saw him on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, but no one could have imagined the transformation that he would go through. On the show, Smith was always goofy and lovable, but after the show, he quickly made his way into action movies, including Men in Black, Independence Day, and the film adaptation of I Am Legend. We didn’t cry at the dog scene, shut up.
Will Smith On Fresh Prince
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith was clearly raised in a sheltered environment. His first movie was The Pursuit of Happyness alongside his father, but the movie was a failure on all points. Many consider it a vanity project by Will Smith in an attempt to help his son reach stardom. His biggest role to date was in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid.
Jaden Smith And Will Smith
Colin Hanks And Tom Hanks – Age 25
Tom Hanks, best known for his comedic roles, is arguably one of the best actors of all time. He has won several awards, including two Oscars. His son, Colin Hanks, is no slouch, either. Unlike his father, Colin has taken a more dramatic approach to his career. He has played in some of the best drama series of recent years, including Band of Brothers and the murder comedy Dexter.
Colin Hanks And Tom Hanks
Oz Perkins And Anthony Perkins – Age 27
Here is a little bit of interesting trivia for you, Oz Perkins’ first role was in Psycho II. His role in the movie? His father at 12 years old. Even at 12, Oz showed a strong resemblance to his father. He went on to make his own reputation. His biggest role was as Dorky David in Legally Blonde, but he also appeared in the background of several teen sex comedies that were popular in the 2000s.
Oz Perkins And Anthony Perkins
Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds – Age 23
Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, share an undeniable resemblance. Not only do they look very similar, but both women also had a similar career. They both appeared in a movie that changed the film industry forever, and both continued to work in the industry long after their biggest roles.
Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds
Billie Lourd And Carrie Fisher – Age 23
We would be remiss if we did not come back to Carrie Fisher for the next generation, her daughter Billie Lourd. You might expect someone born with Billie Lourd’s background to stay out of the spotlight and just live a life a luxury/ While we are sure that she is doing the latter, she has not stayed out of the limelight. Billie Lourd graduated from NYU in 2015 and has been working in the film industry ever since.
Billie Lourd And Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Part 2 – Age 53
We had to come back to Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds. While both women looked very similar in their youth, their differences began to show with age. Both of these legendary actresses will always hold a special place in Hollywood history. Tragically they both died in 2016. On December 27 of 2016, Carrie Fisher suffered a heart attack that ultimately killed her. The very next day, Debbie Reynolds suffered a fatal stroke. We can’t help but think heartbreak may have played a role in her sudden death.
Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds At 53
Carrie Fisher’s Legacy
Carrie Fisher was instrumental in transforming the Sci-Fi movie genre with her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars Franchise. She also instantly caught the attention of an entire generation of young boys in her famous golden bikini scene with Jabba the Hutt. She would later reprise her role as Princess Leia in the new Disney Star Wars movies. Fisher’s influence on the Sci-Fi genre simply cannot be overstated.
Carrie Fisher Reprised Her Role As Princess Leia
The Golden Bikini Controversy
At the time that Return of the Jedi was released, the famous golden bikini scene was highly controversial. The controversy never actually died out, and it is still considered scandalous and overly sexualized by many people. Carrie Fisher, however, had the perfect response to critics of the scene. For her part, Fisher said that the bikini was “what supermodels will eventually wear in the seventh ring of Hell.” She admitted that she hated wearing the bikini, but that killing Jabba the Hutt was her favorite part of her role.
Carrie Fisher’s Famous Bikini Scene
Her Perfect Response
When a concerned father complained about a toy featuring Fisher from the famous scene, her reply was a work of elegance, ‘What am I going to tell my kid about why she’s in that outfit?’ Tell them that a giant slug captured me and forced me to wear that stupid outfit, and then I killed him because I didn’t like it. And then I took it off. Backstage.” Bravo, Carrie, bravo.
Rest In Peace Carrie
Ziggy Marley And Bob Marley – Age 35
You could be forgiven for getting this father-son duo confused. Ziggy looks just like his father. Like his more well-known father, Ziggy is a musician and is the lead for the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. We have to admit; the Marley name still carries weight in the music industry. Sadly, this picture of Bob Marley was taken only a year before his untimely death at the hands of melanoma.
Ziggy Marley And Bob Marley
Bob Marley’s Last Words
Bob Marley was determined that the show must go on. After discovering that he had melanoma in his toe, he refused the advice of his doctors to have the toe amputated. He was concerned that it would hinder his ability to perform, and he cited religious reasons for refusing the amputation. After a series of other attempted treatments, cancer had spread to his lungs and brain. He died at a hospital in Florida while trying to get back to his home in Jamaica from Germany. His last words were to Ziggy, “Money can’t buy life.”
Bob Marley
Ziggy Marley’s Philanthropy
Everyone knows that Bob Marley envisioned a world without suffering. He wanted everyone just to sit back and get along. Thankfully he passed that attitude on to his son Ziggy. Ziggy spends his money to help children in need and even founded Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment, or URGE for short, which aims to help children in Jamaica and Ethiopia. He is also a member of Little Kids Rock, a non-profit that provides musical instruments and free lessons for children in the US.
Ziggy Marley And His Brothers
Georgia May Jagger And Mick Jagger – Age 25
Georgia May Jagger is the youngest daughter of the legendary vocalist for the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger. She is also the only daughter of Jagger and Jerry Hall. While Mick Jagger needs no introduction, Georgia May is currently working as a model and is based in London. While it may be hard to see the resemblance today, there is no denying it when you look at a picture of Mick Jagger from 50 years ago.
Georgia May Jagger And Mick Jagger
A Rock Legend
Few names are as synonymous with rock music as Mick Jagger. The Rolling Stones were one of the pioneers of the genre and have done more to transform it than most other bands could ever imagine. We have to commend Mick for toughing it out as long as he has. The band is still active, with Mick as the vocals, almost 60 years after their debut.
Mick Jagger In 2014
Sean Lennon And John Lennon – Age 31
John Lennon and the Beatles were one of the main driving forces behind the British Invasion in the 1970s. Unfortunately, John Lennon was shot and killed in 1980, less than a decade after this picture was taken. Today his son, Sean, is following in his father’s footsteps and working as a singer and songwriter. He has worked solo as well as for several bands in the UK.
Sean Lennon And John Lennon
John Lennon’s Murder
John Lennon was famously murdered in cold blood on December 8, 1980. Earlier on the same day, he had signed an autograph for a fan named Mark David Chapman. Lennon and Yoko Ono then went to a recording session. After the session, they were on the way back to their apartment in Manhattan when Chapman came back and shot Lennon four times in the chest.
John Lennon 1969
The Aftermath
Chapman never denied his crime and even confessed, rather than go to trial. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. He did not flee the scene after murdering Lennon and instead waited for the police while reading a copy of Catcher in the Rye. Thankfully, the parole board has chosen to adhere to the “to Life” portion of his sentence and have repeatedly denied his parole. After the murder, several Beetles songs rose to the top of the charts to honor the late John Lennon.
Here Is A Cute Kitten Because We Refuse To Glorify A Murderer
Brooklyn Beckham And David Beckham – Mid Teens
David Beckham has made his way to the top in soccer history. He is one of the best-known players today thanks to his long and successful career. He only recently retired in 2013 after a full 20-year career in the sport. During that time, he managed to win 19 major trophies. His son Brooklyn has chosen not to follow his father into the world of sports and instead works as a model and fashion designer.
Brooklyn Beckham And David Beckham
Rashida Jones And Peggy Lipton At Age 26
Unfortunately, Peggy Lipton died recently, in May of 2019. Peggy played in several of the biggest shows during the 1960s before landing her best-known role as Julie Barnes on the crime drama The Mob Squad in 1968. Her daughter, Rashida, is best known for her role as Ann Perkins in the sitcom Parks and Recreation. This was also the breakout role for everyone’s favorite Star Lord, Chris Pratt, who played Rashida’s on-screen boyfriend for much of the series.
Rashida Jones And Peggy Lipton
The Effects of Parks and Recreation
For Rashida Jones, Parks and Recreation is her most well-known role, but it has also allowed her and the rest of the cast to launch themselves into other shows and movies. Perhaps the most famous success story is Chris Pratt, but others such as Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza have also benefitted from the show’s success.
Rashida Jones As Ann Perkins
Liv Tyler And Steven Tyler in Their 30s
Steven Tyler is known around the world for his band Aerosmith. Despite the fact that the band has been around for almost 50 years, having been formed in 1970, they are still active with Tyler still on the vocals. His daughter, Liv Tyler, is also a musician, but she is better known for her acting. She even appeared in the Lord of the Rings movie franchise.
Liv Tyler And Steven Tyler
The Legendary Aerosmith
For Steven, Tyler Aerosmith has been his life’s work. The band is famously known as “The Bad Boys From Boston” and “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” While that last one is not official, we have to agree that they are certainly up there when it comes to rock music. Few bands have had the impact that Aerosmith has, and fewer still have had the longevity of Aerosmith. One of the few bands that can beat them in both respects is The Rolling Stones.
Aerosmith Live In 2007
Milo Gibson And Mel Gibson – Age 27
You might not have heard of Milo Gibson, Mel Gibson’s son, but he has started to enter the film industry. He started acting in 2016 and is best known for his role in Hacksaw Ridge. Mel Gibson, however, was one of the biggest action stars of the 1990s. Some of his biggest roles were as William Wallace in the woefully inaccurate movie Braveheart and as the father turned avenger Benjamin Martin in the Revolutionary War movie The Patriot.
Milo Gibson And Mel Gibson
Braveheart Controversy
Braveheart, which follows the story of William Wallace, who fought for Scottish freedom from the English, was easily one of Mel Gibson’s biggest roles, but it was plagued with historical inaccuracies. One of the most notable of these inaccuracies was the war paint used by Gibson. The Scottish fighting gear that the Scottish rebels were wearing in the movie actually predates William Wallace by over 200 years. The equivalent would be making a movie about modern-day America but having the characters dress like colonial Americans.
Mel Gibson As William Wallace
Robert Downey Jr. And Robert Downey Sr. – Age 34
Robert Downey Sr. is best known for writing a directing the underground movie Putney Swope. That was far from all this legendary actor did during his extensive career, however. He has even appeared as recently as 2005 in the movie Rittenhouse Square. Robert Downey Jr. is currently best known for his role as Tony Stark, or Iron Man, in the MCU. He was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood while making the Avengers and Iron Man movies.
Robert Downey Jr And Robert Downey Sr
Robert Downey, Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.’s early career is an exercise in contradiction. He was born Robert Elias Jr. but later changed his name to Robert Downey, his stepfather’s last name. He did this to enlist in the U.S. Army while he was still a minor. After getting out of the Army, he began writing and directing low budget underground films that were firmly anti-establishment and counterculture.
Robert Downey Sr
Robert Downey, Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. began his career at the early age of only five when he appeared in one of his father’s movies, Pound, in 1970. He continued to work in the industry after this role, appearing in several teen movies before landing the titular character in the biopic Chaplin. Unfortunately, this is where things began to go downhill for Downey Jr. after struggling with substance abuse; he was fired from his role on the TV show Ally McBeal.
Robert Downey Jr
Robert Downey, Jr. Continued
After being fired from Ally McBeal, Robert Downey Jr.’s career took a dive. He was essentially blacklisted for several years before making a comeback in his middle age. His resurgence can be attributed to Mel Gibson’s film The Singing Detective from 2003. The problem was that no one would insure Downey Jr. until Mel Gibson gave him a chance and paid his insurance bond. From there, he appeared in a few other movies, including Tropic Thunder, before landing his biggest role ever in the 2008 Iron Man film that launched the MCU.
Robert Downey Jr As Iron Man
From Unhirable to The Highest Paid Actor Ever
For years no one would hire Robert Downey Jr. After his drug conviction, he was considered a liability until Mel Gibson gave him another chance. Thanks to that chance, Downey Jr. would go on to star in Iron Man as the titular Tony Stark. Thanks to the success of Iron Man and the MCU in general, as well as some excellent negotiating, Robert Downey Jr. became the highest-paid actor in history.
Robert Downey Jr In 1990
Robin Thicke And Alan Thicke – 30s
Alan Thicke was a Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains, a 1980s sitcom. He also appeared in numerous other shows and even had a recurring role on How I Met Your Mother alongside fellow Canadian actress Cobie Smulders. His son, Robin Thicke, is better known for his songwriting and collaboration work than acting. He has collaborated with some of the biggest musicians in the industry, including Nicki Minaj and Usher.
Robin Thicke And Allan Thicke
Selena Gomez And Mandy Teefey – 20s
Selena Gomez is one of the biggest pop stars in the music industry currently. Gomez got her start on the children’s show Barney and Friends followed later by the Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez has continued to work as an actress and voice actor even after her singing career took off. Her mother, Mandy Teefey, is best known for her role in the 2006 movie The Ant Bully and the 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which her daughter Selena produces.
Selena Gomez And Mandy Teefey
Selena Gomez
Gomez got her first role in 2002 on Barney and Friends before moving to the Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place. She has appeared in numerous movies and shows since, most notably, she has starred in the Hotel Transylvania movie franchise as Mavis Dracula, the eccentric daughter of Count Dracula. She is also the executive producer for the Netflix suicide awareness series 13 Reasons Why.
Selena Gomez
Patrick Schwarzenegger And Arnold Schwarzenegger – Age 23
Yes, we keep coming back to Arnold and his brood, but can you blame us? The Schwarzenegger genes are as strong as Arnold. Unlike his half-brother Joseph Baena, Patrick has chosen not to become a bodybuilder like his father. Despite the noticeable difference in size, the two look eerily similar. Patrick has instead chosen to focus on his acting and modeling careers. He is also the great-nephew of former President John F. Kennedy.
Patrick Schwarzenegger And Arnold Schwarzenegger
Frances Bean And Kurt Cobain – Age 24
Kurt Cobain left a bigger mark on the music industry than many artists with careers far longer than his. Nirvana was instrumental in revolutionizing the rock genre. Tragically, Kurt Cobain joined the 27 Club in Seattle in 1994, only two years after his daughter Frances Bean Cobain was born. Frances is a visual artist and model living in Las Angeles. She also controls the rights to her father’s name and image.
Frances Bean And Kurt Cobain
Pioneering a Genre
While Kurt Cobain and Nirvana may not have created alternative music, they certainly revolutionized it. They were vital to transforming it from an offshoot of rock and roll into its own true sub-genre. The alternative genre is still a form of rock, but it is distinct from the rock and roll of yesteryear and the original alternative bands.
Kurt Cobain In 1991
Maya Rudolph And Minnie Riperton – Age 29
Minnie Riperton was a singer and songwriter before her untimely death in 1979. She was best known for her song Lovin’ You and her five-octave coloratura soprano vocal range. She was also famous for her use of whistle registers and was even known as the Queen of Whistle Registers. Sadly, she died at the age of 31 after breast cancer had spread to her lymph node system. Her daughter, Maya Rudolph, was only seven at the time.
Maya Rudolph And Minnie Riperton
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph would first rise to prominence in the 1990s with her band The Rentals. Later in the decade, she went on to join The Groundlings improv group. In the year 2000, she got a role as a cast member on the sketch comedy Saturday Night Live. After her TV appearance, she went on to play several supporting roles, including 50 First Dates, the Adam Sandler RomCom, about a woman with short-term memory loss.
Maya Rudolph In 2012
