Spending the day at dad's office can be a turn-off for most kids. But when your parent is a major celebrity working in show business, things can get very exciting! The celebrity kids on our list were definitely moved by watching their mom's and dad's work because they took things a step further.
Whether it's acting in movies, singing on a stage, or modeling on the runway, these parent-child duos caused a sensation in the show business by sticking together and delivering great performances. We have a ton of stories for you that give a new meaning to the expression 'Like father, like son'.
Henry Fonda & Jane Fonda, Age 81
The legendary actors Henry and Jane Fonda were reportedly going through some father-daughter relationship issues back when they decided to partner up for the movie On Golden Pond. On Golden Pond was a major success, with Henry being given the Academy Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performance.
With On Golden Pond reflecting on the troubled relationship between a father and daughter, the movie may echo some of the real-life problems Henry and Jane were facing at the time. One year after the release of On Golden Pond, Henry Fonda departed from this world. He was 77 years old.
Leslie Mann & Maude and Iris Apatow, Ages 21 and 17
Director/producer Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann are one of Hollywood's cutest couples, and they love to mix their two lovely daughters in the family business. More than a mother-daughter trio, the Appatows present themselves as a full family, even though dad is usually hiding behind the cameras.
For movies like Knocked Up, This is 40, and Funny People, Maude and Iris Apatow were cast to play the role they know better: being Leslie's daughters! In case you ever catch these three in the same movie scene, prepare yourself to laugh out loud because 'funny' runs in the family!
Angelina Jolie & Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Age 11
Back in 2014, Angelina Jolie was dressing in full super-villain costume to play the role of Maleficent in the same-titled Disney movie. For a take including a young kid, there was no child actor brave enough to stand near Jolie's evil-witch character without starting to cry. For that reason, a 5-year-old Vivienne Jolie-Pitt stepped into the scene to save the day!
Vivienne, the daughter of Angelina Jolie with Brad Pitt, wasn't afraid of her mother's terrifying costume and turned out being the perfect actress to play Princess Aurora's child version in Maleficent. She is now 11 years old and hasn't acted since.
Demi Moore & Rumer Willis, Age 31
In 1996, actress Demi Moore partnered with director/screenwriter Andrew Bergman to portray Erin Grant, a struggling young mother working at a ladies' club to pay the bills. For the daughter's role, an 8-year-old Rumer Willis was cast. Rumer is the oldest daughter of Moore with the fellow actor and ex-husband Bruce Willis.
Demi received some criticism for allowing her young daughter to take part in a movie that wasn't suited for viewers under 18. But Rumer was no newcomer to the world of acting. When she was only 5 years old, she portrayed a younger version of her mother in the dramedy Now and Then.
Sylvester Stallone & Sage Stallone, Age 36 (Deceased)
Back in 1990, the Rocky V casting directors were looking for someone to play Rocky Balboa's son, and they could not have made a better pick. A 14-year-old Sage Stallone joined the cast to play the part he knew better: being Sylvester Stallone's kid. The father-son duo pulled out a convincing performance, despite negative reviews concerning the general quality of Rocky V.
Sage Stallone's Hollywood career was promising, as he appeared once again alongside his father in the 1996 action movie Daylight. But sadly, it reached an end way too soon, with Sage being found dead in his Los Angeles home on July 13, 2012.
Will Smith & Jaden Smith, Age 21
Jaden Smith's movie debut happened in 2006, alongside his talented father Will Smith. In The Pursuit of Happyness, the father-son duo portrayed a struggling family of two trying to make it during an economic crisis. For one of his best performances yet, Will Smith could not have asked for a better acting partner!
In The Pursuit of Happyness, Will and Jaden have shown there's a lot of talent to be found in the Smith's household, by delivering an extremely convincing and realistic depiction of an everyday middle-class American family. The father-son duo would reunite again in 2013, for the shooting of the M. Night Shyamalan's action-drama blockbuster After Earth.
John Travolta & Ella Bleu Travolta, Age 19
2009 was a big year for the Travolta family, with the release of the Comedy film Old Dogs. The movie featured daddy John, mommy Kelly Preston, and a 9-year-old Ella Bleu Travolta. With a worldwide box office gross of over $95 million, it ended up being a success.
For 10 straight years, Ella stayed away from the spotlight. But in 2019, she returned to once again act alongside her celebrity father. The thriller movie The Poison Rose, starring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman, features a much-older Ella Bleu playing the role of Rebecca Hunt.
Johnny Depp & Lily-Rose Depp, Age 20
Famous actor Johnny Depp surely understands how dangerous and vicious the world of show business can be. That's why, at first, he didn't want his daughter Lily-Rose to become an actress. However, he was ultimately convinced by his little girl's natural talent, and he even joined her for a couple of movies!
The father-daughter duo can be seen in the movies Tusk and Yoga Hosers, Lily-Rose's two very first acting contributions. These two films ended up being the perfect kick-starter for Lily-Rose's burgeoning acting career. In Yoga Hosers, Johnny's youngest son, Jack Depp, was given a chance to join in and make a small contribution.
Meryl Streep & Mamie Gummer, Age 36
Right now, there's arguably no bigger name to follow-up in acting than Meryl Streep. Luckily, Mamie Gummer, Meryl's oldest daughter, was up to the task, and she has already featured in over 30 different movies. In 2015, the mother-daughter duo finally teamed up on the big screen for the comedy Ricki and the Flash.
In Ricki and the Flash, Mamie plays the daughter of an aging rockstar (Meryl Streep) who's struggling after a failed marriage. Surprisingly, this wasn't the first time the Streep family appeared together for a movie scene. In 1986, back when Mamie was only 3 years old, she was cast alongside her mother in the dramedy Heartburn.
Blythe Danner & Gwyneth Paltrow, Age 47
Gwyneth Paltrow has been so successful over the years that it is easy to forget she's Blythe Danner's daughter! It turns out this lovely mother-daughter duo has finally succumbed to the temptation of appearing in the same movie together. It took long, but in 2003, the two gals teamed-up for the biopic Sylvia.
Sylvia focuses on the real relationship between the poets Sylvia Plath (Paltrow) and Ted Hughes (portrayed by Daniel Craig), and Blythe Danner makes a fitting contribution in the role of Aurelia Plath, Sylvia Plath's mother. Blythe has featured in over 100 movies since the 70s, and Gwyneth seems to be going down the same path of successful Hollywood longevity.
Madonna & Rocco Ritchie, Age 19
In 2009, Madonna was still the undisputed queen of pop music, and she was entertaining crowds all over the world with the Sticky & Sweet Tour. Accompanying his mother, a 9-year-old Rocco Ritchie made the crowd go crazy with his dance moves and friendly on-stage personality, as seen in Sticky & Sweet's final show in Tel-Aviv.
It could have been just a phase for the young boy, but as it turns out, dancing is Rocco's true passion. He traveled alongside his mother as a dancer in the 2012 MDNA Tour, and he often posts Instagram videos showcasing his breakdancing abilities.
Tim McGraw & Gracie McGraw, Age 22
Gracie McGraw is the daughter of country music's most remarkable couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Being a singer and songwriter herself, she joined her father for the duet Here Tonight, included in the 2015 Damn Country Music hit record.
That same year, the father-daughter duo took the stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena to impress the crowd with a live version of the duet song. More recently, in 2019, Tim and Gracie received praises from the fans after uploading a YouTube video that shows father and daughter singing absent-mindedly during a car trip.
Christie Brinkley & Sailor Brinkley Cook, Age 21
Opportunities for witnessing a mother and daughter walking the runway together don't come off very often. But in the New York Fashion Week, supermodel Christie Brinkley had the chance of sharing the spotlight with her 25-years younger daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook, who's also a professional model.
It happened during Elie Thari's 45th-anniversary show, with mother and daughter appearing right next to each other - allowing for an endearing on-stage high five moment. In 2019, Christie Brinkley came out in support of Sailor following her unexpected elimination from the 28th season of the celebrity TV contest Dancing with the Stars.
Cindy Crawford & Kaia Gerber, Age 18
Supermodel and fashion icon Cindy Crawford first graced the pages of Vogue magazine in 1985. Almost 4 decades later, she's still a relevant name in the industry, especially when she's in the company of her lovely 18-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber. In 2019, Vogue has once again counted on Crawford's glamorous presence for the 2019 edition of Forces of Fashion.
But she was not alone: alongside her famous mother, Kaia impressed the viewers with her charm, style, and elegance. Working as model and actress, Kaia is a star in the making, and we're pretty sure she's getting the best possible advice from her superstar mother.
Milla Jovovich & Ever Gabo Jovovich-Anderson, Age 12
Ukranian-born actress, model, and fashion designer Mila Jovovich has been married to notable American director Paul Thomas Anderson since 2009, and the couple has one daughter together. Ever Gabo Jovovich-Anderson is only 12 years old, but she's already becoming a star, as shown in the 2016 cover story of Vs. magazine.
In a photoshoot inspired by New York's Great Depression-age immigration stories, the mother-daughter duo proved that talent and beauty run in the family. We're sure Paul Thomas Anderson felt super proud after seeing his two girls making an impact. The picture was taken by Ellen Von Unwerth, a notable fashion photographer from Germany.
Christina Aguilera & Summer Rain Rutler, Age 5
Summer Rain Rutler is not even old enough to make it to school, but she's already making stage appearances in front of thousands of people alongside her celebrity mom! After all, she's the daughter of the remarkable pop singer and '90s feminine symbol Christina Aguilera.
In 2018, Christina Aguilera invited her young daughter to the stage of the Peabody Opera House, and the moment was captured on camera. Summer Rain was a little shy, but she still presented herself in lovely fashion while her mother sang her all-time hit song, Beautiful.
Lauryn Hill & Selah Marley, Age 20
20-years-old model Selah Marley has a heavy musical heritage. Not only she's Lauryn Hill's daughter, but she's also the granddaughter of the all-time reggae icon Bob Marley. Primarily known for her hit record The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released in 1998, Lauryn has more than enough reasons to feel proud of her daughter.
During a show in Melbourne, Australia, Selah joined her mother for a unique Doo Wop (That Thing) version and the crowd went crazy! Already one of the best-known new faces in the modeling industry, Selah Marley is proving to have everything it takes to be a superstar.
Dave Grohl & Violet Grohl, Age 13
Music legend Dave Grohl is the lead singer of the highly-successful rock band Foo Fighters, as well as Nirvana's former drummer. Right now, Dave is busier than ever, what with touring the world and being a dad, so why not do both things at the same time?
Dave and his young daughter Violet first made a stage appearance in a 2018 charity event in which she sang Adele's When We Were Young. They have since taken their father-daughter partnership to a whole new level! In 2019, Violet appeared on stage at the crowded Leeds Festival to sing the much-appropriately titled My Hero song, from the Foo Fighters catalog.
Bruce Willis & Rumer Willis, Age 31
The best part of having not one, but two famous parents in the movie industry? You have twice as many opportunities to join them on the big screen! Rumer Willis appeared before in major Hollywood productions alongside her mother, but in 2005 she enjoyed daddy's company during the shooting of the action-drama movie Hostage.
In Hostage, Rumer plays a believable part as Bruce Willis' character's daughter and their on-screen chemistry is spot on! Far from being a daddy's girl, Rumer is an actress in her own right with an impressive filmography, which most recently includes a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood short cameo.
Tom Hanks & Colin Hanks, Age 41
Normally, celebrity dads invite their sons and daughters to their movies. But Colin Hanks is such a well-established actor that he is the one making his superstar dad, Tom Hanks, feel like a well-welcomed presence in the 2008 comedy/drama The Great Buck Howard.
Tom Hanks's participation in The Great Buck Howard is quite discreet, but it's also highly memorable, as he portrays the distressed father of Colin's character. Colin Hanks's first-ever movie appearance happened in the 1996 comedy That Thing You Do!, a movie with a star-filled cast which included Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron, and, of course, his dad!
Tina Fey & Alice Richmond, Age 14
Actress/comedian Tina Fey made us laugh to our tears with the comedy hit show 30 Rock, but did you know that one of 30 Rock's most iconic lines - "I want to go to there" - was actually coined by Tina Fey's lovely young daughter? Alice Richmond is only 14 years old, but she's already making television history alongside her talented mother!
Additionally, Alice appeared in 30 Rock's final episode to portray a younger version of her mother's character, the undeniably funny Liz Lemon. Alice has never worked as an actress since then but there's still a chance she'll make it as a professional comedian, just like her mom!
Melanie Griffith & Dakota Johnson, Age 30
In 1999, notable actress Melanie Griffith listed her 10-year-old daughter Dakota Johnson to make a minor appearance in the Antonio Banderas-directed movie Crazy in Alabama. Under the surveillance of her mother Melanie and then-stepfather Antonio, Dakota made a shy contribution as 'Sondra'.
She mustn't have enjoyed the experience at the time, because it took her over 10 years to finally make another movie appearance! In 2010, Dakota was cast in The Social Network, and ever since then, her Hollywood career has been booming! In 2015, she got her first major lead part in the hit movie Fifty Shades of Grey.
Martin Sheen & Charlie Sheen, Age 54
The Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen started paving the way for his upcoming success back when he was 9-years old. At the time, he appeared on one of his daddy's movies as an uncredited "Kid at Wedding", and from then on it was (almost) always upstream for the talented actor.
Martin and Charlie Sheen would have further chances to share the set of a movie, as they have teamed up for the TV series Spin City, for the action-drama No Code of Conduct and, most notably, for the outstanding 1987 Oliver Stone masterpiece Wall Street. Now 54 years old, Charlie is struggling with drug-related issues and controversies.
Donald Sutherland & Kiefer Sutherland, Age 52
Back in 1983, the highly-praised American actor Donald Sutherland decided to take his son Kiefer to the set of Max Dugan Returns. Only 1 year later, a still teenager Kiefer made his first serious acting debut as the star of The Bad Boy, a film about a coal mining community during the '30s.
In 1996, Kiefer was already a well-established Hollywood actor when he acted alongside his father in A Time to Kill. But the father-son duo would only have an opportunity to shine together on screen again in 2015, with the Western movie Forsaken. In Forsaken, Donald and Kiefer play a father and son fighting against ruthless land-grabbers.
Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas & Cameron Douglas, Age 40
Is there a more legendary Hollywood clan than the Douglas? In 2003, the men of the family teamed up to produce a comedy movie appropriately titled It Runs in the Family. It marked the on-screen debut of Cameron Douglas, Michael Douglas' son. The late Diana Douglas, formerly married to Kirk, was also included in the cast.
It Runs in the Family wasn't the box-office record-breaker the Douglas expected, but it was a clear sign of the talent that... runs in their family! When grouped together, Kirk, Michael, and Cameron have been cast in over 150 movies.
Jerry Stiller & Ben Stiller, Age 53
This father-son duo can be seen appearing together in some of the funniest productions of the 2000s. Back when Ben was the go-to star for Sunday afternoon comedy movies, Jerry would often find a place in the cast. Jerry is primarily known for his role as Frank Costanza in the Seinfeld series, while Ben is recognized for starring in multiple rom-com productions over the years.
In case you're looking for a good laugh, the Stillers are a terrific go-to resource! Funny runs in the family, as seen in the movies Zoolander, Heavyweights, and The Heartbreak Kid, in which Jerry and Ben actually play a father and son duo.
Billy Ray Cyrus & Miley Cyrus, Age 26
In 2006, the Disney Channel premiered a new live-action show called Hannah Montana. It explored the adventures of a teenage pop star who was also a relatable regular child living with his father. The show was a major hit partly due to the convincing father-daughter relationship often seen on screen.
The reason why Hannah Montana feels so authentic, despite being a kid's show, it's because there are lots of parallels between the show and the reality. Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus are actually father and daughter, and just like Hannah's, Miley's life is divided between her role as a teen idol and her day-to-day as a regular young woman.
Jennifer Lopez & Emme Maribel Muñiz, Age 11
For the opening night of the It's My Party tour, notable actress/singer Jennifer Lopez had something special prepared for her fans... and for her 11-year-old daughter Emme Maribel Muñiz! Wearing the same princess-like red dress, the mother and daughter duo joined forces in a Los Angeles concert to sing together.
The song was Limitless, one of the most beautiful themes from J-Lo's catalog, and judging by the crowd's reaction, we wouldn't be surprised to catch these two in the same stage again in the future. Emme loves singing and appears to be ready to follow her mother's footsteps; she handled the pressure of a live performance extremely well!
Clint Eastwood & Scott Eastwood, Age 33
American actor Scott Eastwood doesn't need to look very far to find inspiration: his father Clint is one of the most celebrated and consistent actors/directors of the past 6 decades. Way before becoming a famous actor in his own right, with a presence in blockbuster movies such as Suicide Squad and The Fate of the Furious, Scott was learning from the very best.
Clint Eastwood partnered with his son for the movies Flags of Our Fathers (Scott's debut in 2006), Gran Torino, Invictus, and Trouble with the Curve. In 2020, Scott is set to appear in Cash Truck, a Guy Ritchie upcoming production.
Diana Ross & Tracee Ellis Ross, Age 47
Music diva Diana Ross had a special surprise reserved for her fans during her final show at Las Vegas' The Venetian Theater. To perform the song Lady Sings the Blues, originally released by Billie Holiday, Diana called out for her daughter, Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross.
Tracee later admitted that she was not aware she was going to perform that night! Still, she pulled it off with a little help from her mother - Diana had to remind her of the song's lyrics at a certain point. The Las Vegas crowd was certainly pleased for having a chance of witnessing a unique mother-daughter moment.