They include athletes, actors, inventors, business leaders, authors and artists. Ditto Quincy Jones's daughter Rashida Jones, widely adored for her role in Parks and Recreation. Enrique first made his name as a Latin star like his father, with a string of hits in Spanish, before going global with English language hits such as Bailamos, Rhythm Divine and, of course, a little song called Hero. "I felt quite embarrassed by being my mum and dad's daughter. Still, James benefitted from paternal favor, having secured a lead role on Vinyl, the show his dad helps oversee for HBO. Yes, the perks would be amazingyou get to hang backstage at concerts, meet your dads famous friends, and get some pretty hot dates in a heartbeat. Her global success has crowned her the 'Queen of Rap' and cemented her status as hip-hop royalty. "Hes so weird and he can take my mind places that I probably wouldnt go to and he opens me up to so many different thoughts. The couple married in a quiet ceremony this October and have two children together: Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa and Lola Iolani Momoa, making them Zo's half-siblings. 1 on . Dakota Johnson, Maya Hawke, Zo Kravitz and more stars with famous parents were mocked on New York Magazine's The Year of the Nepo Baby cover.. Celebrity nepotism is nothing new but the insult . Instead of becoming a musician, she decided to be a visual artist. Some of the best musicians recognized in the world are from the UK. Julian Lennon had some success early on, but the Lennon genes raised expectations and his star faded early on. To celebrate those strong Hammond genes, here are five of our favourite pop parents who have passed their talents on to their offspring. At the age of eight, his mother died, and his father, an executive at Buick, raised him. Sometimes I'd rush for 100 yards and the headline would be, 'Denzel's son runs for 100 yards.' Proof? Band member Redfoo does however come from a respected musical heritage however, his dad is Berry Gordy - the man who founded Motown Records. It doesn't just stop at Miley either. ", Famous parent(s): actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith; granddaughter to actor Tippi Hedren, What it was like: "I was so consistently unmoored and discombobulated. He turned his attention to Martha when he wrote Pretty Little Martha and Five Years Old during her adolescence and later, Hitting You, a not so subtle reference to her difficult teenage years. In 2017, Lily included an open letter in her book of personal essays, "Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me," in which she forgave her father for not being present in her life after her parents divorced in 1994. And those musical genes have been handed down to the next generation to Albert Hammond Jr - albeit without the knack of writing hits for the world's biggest divas. Tippi, who's Melanie's . "Girls" creator Lena Dunham has creativity in her blood. Having such a famous father meant they had a fair few connections . every country, today, having its own long list of pop stars and pop music. Mariska was only three years old. Like many pop parents, Billy Ray Cyrus passed music onto his kids and some might argue they were better at it than him. 5 Jackie Chan. Most of them are now rockstars in their respective industries in their own right. No wonder Amber Le Bon was voted Worlds Hottest Celebrity Daughter, shes got model Yasmin Le Bon as a mother and Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon for a dad. Also, that it's all up to you and in your hands! British invasion of pop music kicked off in 1964 when Sir Paul McCartney and his group, The Beatles firmly made ground for themselves and Brit . The Roberts family features multiple actors. Imagine being Micks kid! Domhnall's brother Brian is also an actor. "I remember it feeling like summer camp, just the feeling of creativity.". Drew Barrymore. Jones told The Independent in 2012 that they had connected and she liked she was already an established musician on her own. Billy Ray Cyrus has his one hit, Achy Breaky Heart, but Miley knows how to twerk and attract controversy. Her album, "Bangerz," was nominated for a Grammy in 2015. Mum is next 2 me, dad is level 2, section 41."Styles read the . Tammy has become a queen of social media racking up an incredible 16 million followers on Instagram. Griffith was known for "Body Double" and "Working Girl" in the 1980s, but she'll be seen next in "The Disaster Artist." She told Allure that visiting the set of "Erin Brockovich" got her hooked. That's where the suppression of that bug came from. You might recognise Rashida Jones from her roles in The American Office and Parks & Recreation but did you know shes musical royalty? Eugene Levy has been a fixture in comedy since the late 1970s. Joe Cocker sits with his mother Marjorie. "I'd been very certain about not wanting to do the acting thing because of my father," he said. The bands debut album, Heavy Metal is a real gem, a melodic pop masterpiece that doesnt owe a thing to any influence from his father. But then imagine that youre aspiring musician yourself. She has four children. The two were both in the "Harry Potter" films, Domhnall as Bill Weasley and Brendan as Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody. Paris Hilton. What it was like: "When I was starting off, I was sort of lovingly nave, thinking that [being the son of Tom Hanks] wasnt as big a deal as it isthat I would get the benefit of the doubt that I was my own personand that doesnt happen," Colin said. Ricks a good father. I didnt have an anchor anywhere," Dakota said. At just 9 years old, Tatum starred in "Paper Moon" in 1973 and won an Oscar for best supporting actress when she turned 10. Good thing his old man taught him well. Music legend Berry Gordy on his life, career and his new West End show Motown The Musical. "People think [fame is] this wonderful, magical heal-all, and it's actually the opposite. Famous parent(s): actor Stellan Skarsgrd; brother to actor Bill Skarsgrd, What it was like: "I was like most people that age, trying to figure out what to do, Alexander said. Holly Humberstone. Honestly, science* says that A-list children make up at least half of Hollywood's total population, so please join me for a who's whomst of celebrity kidsincluding several surprises that will have you totally shook. He plays Kip Stevens, the pouty lead singer of Nasty Bits, a proto-punk band with a similar insurgence as The Stones. My work life is very out there and very public. Frank currently stars on "Fear the Walking Dead." "He was just out of rehab, so part of going through those steps is making amends by reaching out to my mom after years of being a drug addict and not ever being there. Id rather help someone else than feel too bad about things. "This little soul that you're feeding and you're changing and you're bathing and you're telling bedtime stories to is a blank canvas," the dad of two said, as . 4 . By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Will you have him in for a reading?' Rita Ora. Celebrities who attended AA meetings. After two crazy lives separate from each other, Jackie's mother and father met in Shanghai. During a period of conflict in the 1990s , Albanian people were persecuted, causing her family to resettle in the United Kingdom when she was a child. Speaking on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, she confessed: "I thought about not using it. That also means Tracee Ellis Ross and Jessica Simpson are co-aunties . She would once again enter the franchise in her first major role on screen in 1990's "The Godfather Part III" as the daughter of Michael Corleone. Zoe is more recently known for starring next to Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies. Nicki Minaj is of the most famous pop icons in the world. I did used to be really insecure about people just associating me with my family and now I love itI'm so proud of them and it's cool.". The Beatles' Boys. So, while Dad launched the careers of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Gladys Knight and Lionel Richie during the 60s and 70s, son has packed dancefloors since 2008 with his own musical ventures. Even though some very outstanding solo artists were also occupying the scene but The Beatles overtook everyone. When your old man is Glynn Johns, one of the most renowned music producers of all time, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and the man behind the boards for some of the greatest artists in rock history (The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Eric Clapton and The Eagles to name a few), its obvious from the outset youre going to have to establish your own individual identity. Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter, 2023 Paste Media Group. Eventually, she reprised her role as Donna in the 2009 revival of "90210.". The singer, model and TV star was born to Albanian parents in Yugoslavia (now present-day Kosovo). When he was younger he was known as "Jazzy". "And that's part of growing up in any career you have. Image: Getty) Most Read. And of course, no list of top English pop singers would be complete without the late, great George Michael, whose pop songs will live on forever. Shes appeared in Twelve, with Chace Crawford and Emma Roberts, but kept in touch with her musical roots by fronting the band Lolawolf. He has gone on to star in other movies, most notably "The Karate Kid," and now focuses on his singing career. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. ", Ice Cube, who started his career as a member of rap group N.W.A., is also an actor, and his son is following in his footsteps. She legally changed her last name from Voight to Jolie. Daughter of Lenny and The Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet, Zoe Kravitz has inherited her fathers cool, but her mother's looks. Its tough enough scratching out a musical career these days. And they both loved [Stranger Things], and loved it before I was on it. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George Dewey Scott. The 20-year-old has already been the face of Accessorize, made an appearance on the runway at Dolce & Gabbana's secret SS18 show during Milan Fashion Week, and starred in Reebok's fall campaign. 24/7 Tempo has identified 20 celebrities with famous musician children, because the apple doesn't fall far from the musical tree, . Willow wowed the world with her 2010 single "Whip My . Bruno Mars started its career in 2004. 21 PHOTOS. ", Famous parent(s): reality star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin; sister of model Delilah Belle Hamlin, What it was like: "The biggest lesson I've learned from my mom is that hard work pays off," Amelia said. ", Apparently, Lenny wasn't having it either. A talent for music is definitely a family affair. James McCartney is celebrating the recent release of his third album, Blackberry Train, while also attempting to defer questions about his dad whenever the subject is broached. ", Famous parent(s): actor Johnny Depp and model Vanessa Paradis, What it was like:"I grew up with the media circus," Lily said. She has had a thriving career since the 1990s starring in comedies like "The Cable Guy" and "17 Again. 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", Famous parent(s): singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry and producer Cameron McVey, What it was like: "When I was in my teens, [I] was like, 'I really want to do music,'" Mabel said. Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States. Sure, you might have the benefit of family connections, but reaching the high bar your dads established over the past 30, 40 or 50 years is no mean feat. Stellan is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in "Thor," "Thor . ", Famous parent(s): actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, What it was like: "My parents are wonderful and really supportive and have given me a lot," Maya said. He rose to fame in the early '90s with his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart." It's the sort of number most artists can only dream of. Will Smith recently won his first Oscar for "King Richard." Their entertainment parents may have encouraged them. Schneider started his career on "Saturday Night Live" and was recently in Adam Sandler's "Sandy Wexler.". "After we met, he, Steven, started calling and we'd go see him," she told Wonderland Magazine in 2011. Mariska opened up about losing Mansfield in a 2017 interview with Closer Weekly. ", Quincy has had a few acting roles, but has mostly stuck with compositions, musical scores, and producing. These days Jakob is a solo star, a member of the West Coast elite and one of those artists whose every effort is eagerly anticipated. "I thought I'd always have the father-son thing of 'He got you the part.'". Its just not the way it really works. Newsletter . A lesser-known fact is that she is of Indian descent. and the brass section. Now, we don't want to talk down Achy Breaky Heart, but Miley Cyrus has evolved into one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, with hits such as Party In The USA, Wrecking Ball, We Can't Stop and new smash Malibu all becoming modern classics. Born into a family of performers, Andrews was on stage from an early age which got her to start on TV as a teenager. 2. A look at children of rock stars who have stepped out of their famous parents' shadows. Lourdes Ciccone is the daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon. 24. Danner is an Emmy Award-winning actress for "Huff" and recently starred on "Gypsy." Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. "People think of me separately from him now, and that's great. "I really wanted to start working. As a fashion designer, she has worked for Chlo and Gucci, as well as establishing her own brand which has become a Paris Fashion Week staple and an icon for sustainable fashion. Famous parent(s): reality star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin; sister of model Delilah Belle Hamlin What it was like : "The biggest lesson I've learned from my mom is that hard work pays off . That can sink a career from the start. They played mother and daughter in "Sylvia," where Paltrow portrayed poet Sylvia Plath. While Evan has recorded his debut R&B/pop album in 2007, and has appeared in the two final Hunger Games movies as Messalla. I can still see this little yellow ice-skating dress that I was psyched to be in that morning. His mother, Diana Douglas, was also a famous actress and she sadly . Ben Stiller. ", Famous parent(s): actor Stephen Baldwin; niece to actor Alec Baldwin, What it was like: "I'm lucky that I was raised so normally in a suburban town," Hailey said. However, there may have been a hint of intimidation lurking in the back of his brain. He'd never met me before.". Musician . Anjelica Oswald and Keertana Sastry contributed to previous versions of this post. Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were an "it" Hollywood couple during their marriage through the 1950s (they divorced in 1962). "The three generations just made me think about Mom, born in 1930, and . 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