21 celebrity siblings that prove talent is genetic

Tina Knowles-Lawson could be studied one day because she went and delivered Beyonce to the world and managed to do it all over again with Solange Knowles. Each has proven to be a force of nature regarding creativity and expression via music. Undoubtedly, if there were a sibling Olympics, the Knowles sisters would only leave with the gold.

Chris Hemsworth made a name for himself in Australia long before being a household name. Then he landed in Thor, and just when people thought they couldn’t get enough Hemsworth greatness in their life, in walked Liam and Luke. All three have made their presence known in the acting realm with Liam and The Hunger Games and Luke in hit series like HBO’s Westworld.

When both parents showcase musical abilities, it's more than likely their kids will do the same. At least, that's the case with the sisters of Haim. Their parents each had their own set of musical skills, so it surprised no one with the Los Angeles-based trio managed to make waves with their hit singles like "Want You Back" and "Now I'm In It."

When Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith started a family, the world assumed their offspring would be talented, and the world thought right.

James Franco has been wowing audiences since his days on the short-lived yet critically acclaimed series Freaks and Geeks. Since then, he’s done everything from comedy to drama, even scoring an Oscar nomination, two Golden Globes, and many other accolades. He was more than enough to make the Franco family proud, but his younger brother proved to be just as talented on the big screen with standout performances in movies like 21 Jump Street and Now You See Me.

With athletes, it’s definitely a toss-up between nature vs. nurture because it takes an incredible amount of strength and determination to be considered a GOAT in any sport. So while Venus and Serena Williams owe much of their success to the work they put in, their drive to be the best was something they likely inherited from their father and coach, Richard Williams.

Dakota Fanning became an award-winning actor at the age of seven. Seven. Anyone else remember what they were doing at seven? Probably not winning accolades on that level. And right by her side has been her younger sister, Elle, who started her career playing the younger, on-screen version of Dakota in movies like I Am Sam. Since then, Elle has made a name for herself in hits like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.  

There seems to be zero sibling rivalry between Grammy winners and super siblings, Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.

Not one, not two, but three brothers pretty much owned the hearts of teeny boppers in the ‘90s, and their last name was Lawrence. The Lawrence brothers not only starred together in Brotherly Love but managed to make names for themselves in other quintessential ‘90s sitcoms, with Joey Lawrence coining one of the most repeated catchphrases of the decade on Blossom and Matthew Lawrence joining the cast of Boy Meets World during the college years. Of course, one can’t count out the youngest. Andrew went on to voice one of the leads in the animated series Recess and even had a recurring role on United States of Tara.

Chloe and Halle Bailey did the Gen Z thing and hopped on YouTube. Their covers eventually led them to Beyonce, who signed off on them when they were still just kids. Since getting the Beyonce Blessing, they’ve starred in Grown-ish and released music together. Chlöe went solo and released an album, and Halle Bailey even landed the coveted role of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

Having Goldie Hawn as a mother means inheriting some acting chops, which Kate and Oliver Hudson did. Kate Hudson was the rom-com queen of the 2000s, and Oliver hasn’t done too bad for himself, appearing in Dawson's Creek, Rules of Engagement, and Grown Ups 2.

Boy bands are no strangers to relatives. New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys each have related members, but the Lachey brothers in 98 Degrees always stood out as the most dynamic with their uber-romantic take on pop music at the turn of the millennium.

Regarding the 2000s, it’s hard to deny that the Duff sisters are pretty big parts of why that era is iconic. Hilary Duff cemented herself in pop culture with Lizzie McGuire and A Cinderella Story, but her sister did as well when she starred in one of the most one-of-a-kind cinema gems ever, Napoleon Dynamite.

Maroon 5 sang about moving like Jagger, but perhaps they should’ve made a song about dancing like the Hough siblings because these siblings helped put Dancing with the Stars on the map with their dedication to the dance floor.

Some siblings bring home Student of the Month awards, Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal bring home Independent Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, British Academy Film Awards, and so many others for their acting that they just may wind up being the most decorated siblings in Hollywood before they’re said and done.

Someone at Fox has major love for the Deschanel sisters because, while they’ve each done other things outside of that network, they both scored huge hits with their critically acclaimed and fan-beloved series. Emily Deschanel had Bones , while her younger sister, Zooey Deschanel, gave the world nothing but adorkable in New Girl.

The pop-punk twins from Good Charlotte have been impressing with their Hot Topic ways for over 20 years and have shown no signs of slowing down.

Starring in Full House as literal babies, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became two of the most iconic faces of the ‘90s and banked on it. They had everything from a library of home videos to dolls to a clothing line. However, the talent didn’t stop there as the world would soon be introduced to a third Olsen sister, Elizabeth, known worldwide and back as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Jessica Simpson burst onto the music scene with a powerhouse of a voice in 1999. She then found herself a reality show sensation on Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica alongside then-husband Nick Lachey. Two years after that show made everyone wonder what exactly Chicken of the Sea was, her sister, Ashlee Simpson, came through with her music. They showcased different styles, but each did what they did very well.

TV movies, TV shows, and an incredibly lucrative music career. Yeah, the Jonas Brothers won when it came to talented genetics.

Aly & AJ are a musical duo comprised of two talented sisters, but on top of gifting the world "Potential Breakup Song," these two also have some legit acting credits to their name, with Aly in Phil of the Future and Easy A, and AJ starring as the lead in ABC's Schooled.