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A strange side effect of fame? Celebrities effectively share their family with the world. While celebrity moms and dads obviously revel in their children’s milestones more than anyone else, their fans can’t help but feel a sort of parental pride, too. So, when you see celebrity kids all grown up, it’s totally understandable if it tugs on your heartstrings a little bit. Like, when did this happen? When did they become little adults? Weren’t they just toddling down a red carpet with their famous mom or dad (or mom and dad) at a movie premiere?
Some celebrity kids have made routine cameos over the years, like Reese Witherspoon’s son Deacon and daughter Ava. Others, like Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian, have only recently begun to step back into the spotlight. Some look more and more like their celebrity parents with each passing appearance. And others seem intent on carving a path of their own, free of comparisons.
Regardless, all roads lead to this point: the one where we can’t help but marvel over just how grown-up and mature these celebrity kids are. Here are some of the tiny humans in Hollywood that have become, well, full-blown humans behind the scenes.
A version of this article was previously published in January 2020.
India Eisley
Olivia Hussey’s lookalike daughter India Eisley has been acting since 2003, most notably as Ashley Juergens in The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Fauna Hodel in I Am the Night, and Briar Rose in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty.
Sunday Kidman-Urban
With parents like Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, we weren’t too surprised to find out that their daughter Sunday Kidman-Urban is becoming a model. The blonde beauty made her runway debut in October 2024 as she walked the Miu Miu’s Womenswear SS25 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
Mattias & Magnus Ferrell
Will Ferrell is one proud dad when it comes to his sons, Magnus, Mattias and Axel. At the September 2024 premiere of Will & Harper, for example, she smiled ear to ear to have his boys there for support. Magnus is currently attending the University of Southern California and is a budding musician.
Isan Elba
While it was rare, Idris Elba made us swoon a few decades ago when he brought his daughter Isan to red carpets (after all, that all-pink look is too adorable to handle!). Now, Isan, who’s making a true it-girl and model, is still her dad’s favorite plus one!
Sacha Schreiber
Sacha Schreiber went from being half of dad Liev Schreiber’s height to almost double of mom Naomi Watts’ height! Sacha’s still a teenager, but we’re sure great things are to come!
Roman Upton
Roman Upton may still be a young man, but he absolutely shocked us at George and Amal Clooney’s 2024 Albie Awards when he was his mom’s height. Oh, how time really flies!
Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz is so accomplished that we might’ve forgotten her famous parents if they weren’t so cool too. As the only daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, Zoë Kravitz followed in her parents’ footsteps as soon as she could. She’s starred in many TV shows and movies through the years like The Batman, Mad Max: Fury Road, High Fidelity and X-Men: First Class.
In 2024, she made her directorial debut in Blink Twice, a thriller starring her fiancé Channing Tatum.
Maile Brady
With a dad as multihyphenate like Wayne Brady, it’s no wonder that his daughter Maile Brady has some tricks up her sleeve. In addition to starring in her family’s reality show, Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, Brady’s also a singer, releasing her single “Anybody” in August 2024.
Maya Hawke
With parents like Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke has been under the spotlight since she probably could remember. Nowadays, she’s killing it in the acting world with her roles in projects like Stranger Things, Asteroid City, and Do Revenge.
Apple Martin
It’s crazy to think that little Apple Martin is all grown up. It seems like yesterday when we heard about her unique name! At a young age, she’s already made a name for herself in the fashion world (after making her Fashion Week debut in January 2023!) Along with that, she’s studying at Vanderbilt University, and is working on her modeling career.
Natalia Bryant
Natalia Bryant entered the spotlight when she was just a baby, watching her late father play basketball in Los Angeles. Now, the eldest daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant is in college and making a name for herself in modeling! In September 2023, she made her runway debut at Versace’s spring 2024 show during Milan Fashion Week.
Kendall & Kylie Jenner
Audiences practically watched Kendall and Kylie Jenner grow up from preteens on Keeping Up With The Kardashians to affluent businesswomen. Today, the two ladies are building their empires, following in their older sisters’ and mom, Kris Jenner’s, footsteps. Kendall, in addition to being a supermodel, owns 818 Tequila while her younger sister owns Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, Khy and Sprinter. She’s also a mom to her two kids, Aire and Stormi.
Maude & Iris Apatow
Maude Apatow and Iris Apatow grew up in one of the funniest households in Hollywood. Maude is the eldest daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann. From an early age, both of them appeared in some of their mom and dad’s movies. Now, Maude making a name for herself as one of the young cast members of the HBO series Euphoria, and Iris has been acting in projects like Netflix’s show Love and their film The Bubble.
Nico Parker
As the daughter of screenwriter Ol Parker and actress Thandiwe Newton, everyone knew Nico Parker would do great things in Hollywood. In just a few years, she’s starred in projects like Dumbo, the live-acting film How to Train Your Dragon, and played a role in the hit show, The Last of Us.
Billie Lourd
Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd is also a beloved actress like her mother and grandmother Debbie Reynolds. Lourd has starred in many critically acclaimed projects like Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, American Horror Story, Booksmart and The Last Showgirl.
She’s also a mom to her two kids with actor husband Austen Rydell.
Dakota Johnson
Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith’s daughter Dakota Johnson is a true A-lister today. The BAFTA Rising Star-nominated actress has starred in hit films like Daddio, Suspiria, Fifty Shades of Grey, and The Lost Daughter.
Lily Collins
Phil Collins’ daughter Lily Collins has truly made a name for herself in Hollywood. She is a two-time Golden Globe-nominated actress known for her roles in TV and films like Emily in Paris, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, and Les Misérables, to name a few.
She’s also married to fellow “nepo baby” Charlie MacDowell, the son of Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen.
Rainey & Margaret Qualley
Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s daughters are all grown up and thriving! Rainey Qualley, who also goes by the stage name Rainsford, is an actress and singer, starring in shows and movies like Love in the Time of Corona, Ultrasound and Queen of Manhattan.
Margaret Qualley is also an actress who’s received Emmy and Golden Globe recognition for her roles in Maid, Poor Things and The Substance. She’s also married to Hollywood music producer Jack Antanoff.
Lourdes Leon
Madonna’s oldest daughter Lourdes Leon, whom she shares with former partner Carlos Leon, is now all grown up and following in her mother’s footsteps. In August 2024, Leon released her first single, titled “Lock&Key,” under her stage name, Lolahol.
Cazzie David
Cazzie David has made quite a name for herself already! So much so that new fans are shocked to find out her papa is none other than Larry David. Not only has she released a memoir entitled No One Asked for This, but she’s been snagging prominent TV roles in shows like The Umbrella Academy and Life & Beth.
Carys Zeta & Dylan Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’ children Dylan Michael Douglas and Carys Zeta Douglas have truly grown up before our eyes. We remember them as little tots accompanying their parents to major events, and now, they’ve blossomed! Dylan is a Brown University graduate, and Carys is currently in college and working on her modeling career.
Lily-Rose Depp
With parents like Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, it’s no wonder Lily-Rose Depp wanted to be a star. Not only is she a showstopping model, but she’s also been making a name for herself in the acting world by working on projects like Tusk, The King, and the so controversial series, The Idol.
Meadow Walker
Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow Walker has grown up to become a force to be reckoned with. For those who don’t know, back in 2017, Meadow followed her passion for modeling, signing with DNA Models, and has worked with brands like Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Tiffany & Co, Stella McCartney, and Jean Paul Gaultier Couture, to name a few. Along with that, she runs The Paul Walker Foundation (which helps offer scholarships to aspiring marine biologists) and works with Soma Sara on the movement committed to exposing rape culture called Everyone’s Invited.
Sadie & Sunny Sandler
As the daughters of Adam Sandler, sister duo Sadie and Sunny Sandler were ready to step into the acting world as soon as they could. Since 2022, they’ve appeared in quite a few projects, including Sunny’s starring role in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
Sailor Brinkley-Cook
As soon as we saw Christie Brinkley’s daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook as a kid, we knew she’d do something amazing. As of 2024, she’s following in her mom’s modeling footsteps but is also the founder of a lucrative brand called Sacred + Divine Candles.
Miley & Noah Cyrus
Ah, we all remember seeing Billy Ray Cyrus’ youngest daughters Miley and Noah Cyrus on Hannah Montana, and thinking how adorable they looked. Now, they’ve grown into such powerful, beautiful women who are absolute superstars in the music world!
Scarlet, Sophia, & Sistine Stallone
Sylvester Stallone’s daughters Sophie, born 1996, Sistine, born 1998, and Scarlet Rose, born 2002, are all grown up — and were named Miss Golden Globe back in 2017, a tradition started in 1963 of celebrity daughters (now both sons and daughters) of assisting the presenters and escorting winners off the stage.
Then, in 2023, the Stallone siblings really stepped into the limelight in their reality TV show with their parents, The Family Stallone. Sophia and Sistine also host their tell-all podcast, Unwaxed.
Rumer, Scout, & Tallulah Willis
It’s impossible to avoid the spotlight when your parents are two of Hollywood’s most recognizable names. Just ask Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. The world watched as the girls appeared with their parents — and, during their mom’s other big Hollywood marriage, alongside Ashton Kutcher — at red-carpet events.
Now, they’re doing more of their own red carpet walking. Rumer is a well-known actress and singer (she combined both for Fox’s Empire), and she’s welcomed her first child, Lou. Scout has an impressive singing career, and Tallulah is an actor and visual artist.
Jaden & Willow Smith
Like Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa’s kids, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s children Jaden and Willow have never been too far from the limelight. So, it’s been heartwarming to see them transition into their own fully realized people. Jaden is a musician, sometimes actor and generous philanthropist. Willow appeared alongside her famous mom as a co-host of the popular Facebook series Red Table Talk, and is an impressive punk-rock singer.
Ella Bleu Travolta
The daughter of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, Ella Bleu has largely always been known as the sweet girl tagging along with her parents. Not anymore, though! She’s still sweet, but she’s no longer tagging along — she’s stepping into the entertainment field on her own. Although she’d enjoyed a small role in Old Dogs with her dad in 2009, the actress officially kicked off her career in 2019 with the feature film The Poison Rose. She’s a singer too, releasing her touching new singles Little Bird and Dizzy, in 2024.
Dylan & Paris Brosnan
Once upon a time, Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keeley Shaye Brosnan would bring their two precious little boys along to red-carpet events. Back in 2020, Dylan and Paris were chosen as this year’s Golden Globe Ambassadors. Dylan is a sought-after model in addition to being a rock singer, actor, and cinematographer. Paris is also a model as well as a filmmaker.
Zelda Williams
The daughter of the late, great comedian-slash-actor Robin Williams, Zelda Williams will forever be for fans the little girl entirely adored by her dad. While she still pays tribute to Robin routinely, Zelda is carving out a career for herself as an actress, director, producer and writer.
Brooklyn Beckham
Over the years, it’s become the norm to gush over British sweethearts Victoria and David Beckham’s four kids: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper. But in recent years, we’ve particularly enjoyed watching the couple’s oldest son, Brooklyn, grow into a confident young man. He models, he’s a photographer and, our favorite development, he often twins it with his footballer dad and wife Nicola Peltz.
Corrine Foxx
Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corrine Foxx stole fans’ hearts when she began walking red carpets as a little girl with her dad. And she officially melted those hearts in 2019 when, switching things up, she brought Foxx as her plus-one to the premiere of her movie 47 Meters Down: Uncaged.
Together, Corinne and Foxx hosted Beat Shazam and proved how dynamic they are as a duo. Per Variety, they’re also set to star in another music game show titled We Are Family in late 2024.
Damian Hurley
In 2002, Elizabeth Hurley gave birth to her son Damian Charles, whom she was often photographed carrying around in her arms. Since we so clearly remember that cute baby, it’s hard to believe that Damian is now an adult.
In 2024, Damian made his directorial debut in Strictly Confidential, a movie starred by his own mom.
Julian Stern
Lisa Kudrow and her husband Michael Stern share son Julian Stern, who was born in 1992. Now in his 20s, Julian has started getting more familiar with his mom’s work, particularly her role as Phoebe on Friends. “He called me up and said, ‘So I just watched the first two episodes…it’s really good, Mom,’” Kudrow shared in a July 2022 interview.
Maddox & Zahara Jolie-Pitt
Yes, it goes without saying that all of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children have grown up a lot over the last few years. But it’s her two oldest that stand out the most to us, perhaps because we so vividly remember Jolie and ex-husband Pitt toting the cute tots around. Now, those babies are no more. Maddox recently moved to South Korea to study biochemistry in college while Zahara is enrolled at Spelman College.
Ireland Baldwin
Unfortunately, most people only remember Ireland Baldwin’s early years through the lens of her dad’s infamous voicemail message to her during his split from Ireland’s mom, Kim Basinger. However, Ireland is now a model and actress in her own right… and says that she and dad Alec are closer than ever.
In May 2023, she welcomed her first daughter, Holland, with her longtime boyfriend.
Hayley Hasselhoff
The daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach, Hayley Hasselhoff, used to steal the spotlight from her parents as a spirited little girl. She’s since stepped out of her parents’ shadow completely with TV roles (she was the lead in the short-lived and woefully underrated series Huge) and is a plus-size model.
Frances Bean Cobain
The world first met Frances Bean Cobain as the baby girl of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole lead singer Courtney Love. Tragically, she was only 20 months old when her dad took his own life, and glimpses of her over the years have been with Love — and their relationship has been contentious at times, to say the least.
Over the years, she’s started a family of her own marrying retired pro skater Tony Hawk’s son Riley Hawk. In September, they welcomed their first son, Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk.
Sosie Bacon
Aww, remember sweet little Sosie Bacon — the little girl who used to hang out with dad Kevin Bacon and mom Kyra Sedgwick at industry events? Well, now she goes to industry events on her own. Not only has she worked with both her mom and dad onscreen (or sometimes with Kevin or Kyra directing), but she’s also enjoyed prominent roles in 13 Reasons Why, Smile and Mare of Easttown.
Matthew & John Owen Lowe
No longer the little boys who used to hang out with their actor dad at movie premieres, Rob Lowe’s sons Matthew and John Owen have officially grown up. Adorably, though, they still have a tight-knit — and playful — relationship with their dad. The three had a short-lived paranormal investigation show on A&E called The Lowe Files in 2018, and John Owen and Rob starred together in the Netflix series Unstable for two seasons.
Ava & Deacon Phillippe
Remember back in Reese Witherspoon’s early career, when she met Ryan Phillippe fell in love on the set of Cruel Intentions and had two precious kiddos? Well, a lot has changed since then — and now, siblings Ava and Deacon Phillippe are basically the doppelgangers of their parents. Plus, they’ve grown up to become best friends, which is super sweet. Ava is a model and has worked in minor acting roles, while Deacon has been working on his acting and DJ chops.
Lola, Michael & Joaquin Consuelos
It’s hard to believe, but the sweet little faces that Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos used to tote all over town are now basically adults. Michael has graduated and is sharing the screen with his dad on Riverdale, Lola has started her musical career, and Joaquin is Wrestling at the University of Michigan! Such a talented bunch!
Simone Johnson
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always had a close relationship with his firstborn, Simone Alexandra Johnson. But the shy little girl who once attended movie premieres with her A-list dad has given way to a confident young woman who is following in her father’s footsteps and made her WWE TV Debut as Ava Raine in 2022.
Paris Jackson
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson has made a name for herself in the music business taking after her legendary father. She started her own band, The Soundflowers, in the early 2010s and has made waves as a solo artist and TV actor.
Kaia & Presley Gerber
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s kids are following in moms’ modeling career footsteps — both Kaia and her brother Presley are already making quite the stir in the modeling world.
Sasha & Malia Obama
Barack & Michelle Obama’s kids aren’t so little anymore — Sasha Obama was a student at the University of Michigan and Malia is a Harvard graduate who is making a name for herself as a television director and writer.
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