Yahoo Lifestyle 11 Celeb Kids Who Chose Fame And 8 Others Who Didn't And Opted For A More Normal Life
Talks of "nepo babies" in Hollywood have recently been trending online. Some celebrity kids have been able to make their own name despite just being another actor's kid. They've shown just how talented they are and deserving of the spotlight.
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Here are 11 celebrity kids who followed in their parents' footsteps:
1.Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow, daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, has recently found success in HBO's hit TV show, Euphoria.
2.Maya Hawke
Ethan Hawke and his ex-wife Uma Thurman share a daughter, Maya Hawke. Maya was cast as Robin in the third season of Netflix's Stranger Things. She has shared the screen with both of her parents in separate projects.
3.Dan Levy
The famous father-son duo, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, created the hit TV show, Schitt's Creek. This led to Dan receiving multiple awards, most notably an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award.
4.Billie Lourd
Billie Lourd is well-known as the late Carrie Fisher's daughter, but the actress found her own success starring alongside Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in the film, Booksmart.
5.Lily-Rose Depp
Lily-Rose is an actor and model just like her parents. She will be a part of The Weeknd's upcoming anticipated HBO show, The Idol.
6.Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz is a singer much like her father and an actress like her mother. She has found success in HBO's Big Little Lies and starred alongside Robert Pattinson as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the movie, The Batman.
7.Kaia Gerber
Like her supermodel mom, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber is a powerhouse in the modeling world.
8.Willow Smith
With her iconic song, "Whip My Hair," Willow solidified herself as a musician and entertainer much like her father Will Smith. She continues to flourish within the music industry today.
9.Gigi Hadid
Due to her mother Yolanda's modeling career, Gigi started modeling at the early age of 2 years old for Baby Guess. She is now a global icon in the modeling industry.
10.Blue Ivy Carter
With parents like music legends Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Blue Ivy was bound to follow the same path. At the 2021 Grammy Awards, Blue Ivy Carter won an award for Best Music Video for "Brown Skin Girl." She was credited as a featured artist on her mother's song. She is the second-youngest Grammy award winner.
11.Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson has had notable roles throughout her career. With a mother like Goldie Hawn, talent runs in the family.
And in contrast, here are eight celebrity kids who avoided fame and opted for a more normal life:
12.James Wilkie Broderick
Son of Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, James Wilkie Broderick is just a normal kid. He's seen often at events with his parents, but he hasn't been too keen on stepping into the spotlight.
13.Julian Stern
Lisa Kudrow became famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the hit sitcom, Friends. Her son, Julian Stern, chose to stay away from Hollywood. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021.
14.Bella Cruise
Ex-husband and wife Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman share a daughter, Bella Cruise. The actors' daughter keeps a low-key profile in the media. She is an artist and designer.
15.Benjamin Ford
Harrison Ford's son, Benjamin Ford, is the chef at an LA restaurant called Ford's Filling Station.
16.Jack Dafoe
Jack Dafoe, son of Hollywood icon Willem Dafoe, is an environmentalist. He chose the Earth instead of the entertainment industry. A great choice!
17.Hannah Selleck
Tom Selleck's daughter, Hannah, is an equestrian. She currently owns Descanso Farm, a horse training and breeding station.
18.Jessica Springsteen
Much like Hannah Selleck, Bruce Springsteen's daughter, Jessica, is also an equestrian.
19.Elisabeth Anne Carell
Steve Carell and Nancy Carell's kids have not pursued an acting career. In fact, their only daughter, Elisabeth, is currently attending Northwestern University in Illinois.
