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These Famous Celebrities Are Actually The Children Of Equally Famous Parents

Many of us probably wouldn't even know that some stars actually have famous relatives.

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When they say the apple does not fall far from the tree, these celebrity kids are proof. In terms of the talent and looks that they get from their famous parents, they make the best use of the opportunity to springboard off the goodwill their parents have already accumulated. But not all of them ride on the coattails of their parents' success. Many of us wouldn't even know that some stars actually have famous relatives. Famous parents do not always guarantee success but their chances are certainly higher, without discounting their talent. 

Here are some celebrities in the spotlight that you may not have known had famous parents.

1. Colin Hanks

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Colin Hanks is the eldest son of popular actor Tom Hanks. You may have seen him in films like Orange County and The House Bunny, and series like The Good Guys, and Life in Pieces

2. Margaret Qualley

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Qualley's mother is none other than Andie MacDowell who is best known for her work in the hit films Groundhog Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral. They recently appeared together in mother-daughter roles in the Netflix series The Maid.

3. Chris Pine

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Pine is the son of actor Robert Pine, who co-starred on CHiPs as Sergeant Joseph Getraer, and former actress, Gwynne Gilford, who became a psychotherapist. His maternal grandmother, Anne Gwynne, was also a Hollywood actress.

4. Dakota Johnson

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The 50 Shades of Grey star is the daughter of actors Don Johnson (Miami Vice) and Melanie Griffith (Working Girl).

5. Blake Lively

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The Gossip Girl star is the daughter of actor Ernie Lively and talent scout Elaine (née McAlpin). Her parents and siblings have all worked in the entertainment industry.

6. Rashida Jones



 

She is the daughter of actress Peggy Lipton and musician/record producer Quincy Jones. She has an elder sister, actress and model Kidada Jones. Among the five half-siblings from her father's other relationships, are Kenya Jones and Quincy Jones III who are also in the entertainment industry.



 

7. Emilio Estevez

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He is the oldest child of artist Janet Sheen and actor Martin Sheen (legally Ramón Estévez) and is the brother of actor Charlie Sheen (born Carlos Estévez). You may know him from his role as Andrew Clark or the athlete in The Breakfast Club.

8. Gwyneth Paltrow

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The Goop founder is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and film producer-director, Bruce Paltrow. Her younger brother, Jake, is a director and screenwriter.

9. Angelina Jolie

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The Eternals actress was born Angelina Jolie Voight to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Her brother is actor James Haven. Her uncles are singer-songwriter Chip Taylor and geologist and volcanologist Barry Voight. Her godparents are actors Jacqueline Bisset and Maximilian Schell.

10. Ben Stiller

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The Night at the Museum star is the son of comedian and actor Jerry Stiller, best known for playing George Costanza's father Frank on the sitcom Seinfeld, and actress and comedian Anne Meara.