Some celebs are totally cool with flaunting the fact that nepotism is alive and well in Hollywood, but obviously there’s a group who likes to keep it undercover — because we had no idea so many stars had famous dads.
In honor of Father’s Day, we’re taking a look at all these apples who clearly did not fall far from the tree.
Originally published June 2015. Updated June 2017.
Scott Caan
Scott (Hawaii Five-0 and Entourage) grew up under the tutelage of the legendary James Caan.
Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce's dad is none other than actor and director Ron Howard.
Allison Williams
News anchor Brian Williams is father to Girls' Allison Williams.
Spencer Grammer
Greek's Spencer Grammer's dad is Frasier star Kelsey Grammer.
Emma Roberts
The American Horror Story star is not only Julia Roberts' niece, but her dad is Eric Roberts.
Rashida Jones
Legendary film and music producer Quincy Jones is father to Rashida Jones of Parks and Recreation fame.
Jake & Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie and Jake's dad, Stephen Gyllenhaal, has directed nearly 50 TV shows and films.
Zosia Mamet
Girls star Zosia's father is David Mamet, a celebrated playwright, screenwriter and director.
Chris Pine
Star Trek's Chris Pine's dad, Robert, is best known for his role on CHiPs.
Lily Collins
Lily may be a star in her own right now, but her dad, Phil Collins, is responsible for the epicness of the '80s.
Liv Tyler
In addition to her talent, actress Liv Tyler definitely inherited some physical attributes from her rocker daddy.
Alexander Skarsgård
True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgård's father is prolific actor Stellan Skarsgård, from Good Will Hunting.
Dakota Johnson
Do you think Dakota's dad, Miami Vice star Don Johnson, has seen Fifty Shades of Grey yet?
Robin Thicke
The singer had to share his late father, Alan Thicke, as everybody's favorite dad on Growing Pains.
Nicole Richie
Sometimes we almost forget Nicole is the daughter of fabulous '80s music icon Lionel Richie.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee's dad was the legendary Tony Curtis, who starred in a plethora of classic movies.
Redfoo LMFAO
Motown producer Berry Gordy’s youngest son, Stefan Kendal Gordy, now rocks out as Redfoo of LMFAO.
Zoë Kravitz
Let’s not forget where Zoë Kravitz of Divergent came from — proud papa Lenny Kravitz and mother Lisa Bonet.
Ben Stiller
Only true Seinfeld fans may remember that Jerry Stiller is really the father of Ben Stiller, not George Constanza.
Jessica Capshaw
One of our Grey’s Anatomy favorites has a family connection in the biz: Steven Spielberg is her stepdad.
Jennifer Aniston
Jen's dad, John Aniston, has played the villainous Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives since 1985.
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