20 children of celebrities who became more famous than their parents

Gigi Hadid’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, is well known for her modeling career and her stint on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. But she never walked in a Victoria’s Secret fashion show, and she didn’t date a member of one of the most successful boy bands of all time. 

Jamie Lee Curtis was born to two of Hollywood’s Golden Age actors, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. While Leigh will always be iconic thanks to her work in Psycho, her daughter has surpassed her in fame thanks to her own successes and work that’s beloved by multiple generations. 

Robert Downey Sr. was a famous and respected screenwriter and director. But his son, Robert Downey Jr., was Iron Man, and there’s just no match for Marvel motion. 

Angelina Jolie was born to two famous parents, with her father, Jon Voight, carrying particular weight in Hollywood. But Jolie has become the ultimate movie star, and she’s famous for her work across the world. 

Miley Cyrus is one of the most famous singers in the world. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, is famous in his own right, but he’s considered a one-hit wonder to many, and much of his success later in his career is tied to Miley’s work. 

Ben Stiller was born into a showbiz family, but he surpassed his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, in fame a long time ago. He’s got them to thank for his comedy chops, though. 

It’s hard to be more famous than one of the main cast members of Friends. Even though Jennifer Aniston’s dad, John Aniston, had his own fame as an actor, it was never nearly as global as the fame his daughter has come to know. 

Timothée Chalamet’s mom is an actress turned real estate agent, and his father is a well-known journalist. Chalamet is far more famous than either of them, having earned multiple Oscar nominations and starred in some of Hollywood's biggest movies over the past decade. 

Blake Lively also had a father who acted. Ernie Lively was a working actor for decades, even working alongside his daughter in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants as Blake’s character’s dad. But none of his work was ever as big as Gossip Girl. 

Drew Barrymore surpassed her father’s fame by the time she was eight years old. Though she comes from Hollywood royalty, no one with the last name Barrymore is as well-known today as Drew. 

Gwyneth Paltrow’s father, Bruce Paltrow, was a famous director and producer, and her mother, Blythe Danner, is a famous actress. Bruce and Danner were and are respected in Hollywood, but neither of them ever had enough cachet to start something like Goop. 

Hailey Bieber has yet to pass her uncle, Alec Baldwin, in fame, but she’s got her father, Stephen Baldwin, beat. It’s no surprise, thanks to her husband and the success of her beauty brand. 

Chris Pine’s parents, Gwynne Gilford and Robert Pine, both had careers in Hollywood as actors. In fact, Robert still works as an actor. However, Chris has had more mainstream success than either of his parents. But just look at him. Someone that handsome was destined to be famous. 

Anderson Cooper is more famous than either of his famous parents, Gloria Vanderbilt and Wyatt Cooper. However, he’s not more famous than his mother’s last name. 

Maya Rudolph was born to two famous musicians, Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph. She got plenty of talent from the two of them, and she used it to garner fame through SNL and her other comedic work. 

Kate Hudson’s parents and stepfather are icons, but anymore, Kate outranks all of them. These days, Bruce Hudson, Goldie Hawn, and Kurt Russell are known as Kate Hudson’s parents. 

Dakota Johnson is in similar territory as Kate Hudson. While Johnson’s parents (and grandparents) were once some of the most famous people in America, Johnson has carried the family’s torch of fame into the new generation. 

Ben Platt’s father, Marc Platt, is a famous producer, one of the most prolific in Hollywood. But Ben brought Dear Evan Hansen to life and is three-fourths of the way to an EGOT. 

Mariska Hargitay’s mother, Jayne Mansfield, was an Old Hollywood bombshell. Tragically, her career was cut short by her untimely death at a young age. Hargitay, meanwhile, has become uber-famous thanks to her work in the Law & Order universe. 

Jake Gyllenhaal is the son of a well-known director, Stephen Gyllenhaal, and screenwriter, Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. But Jake is proof that being in front of the camera rather than behind it usually results in greater fame.