15 Actors who are overshadowed by family members

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Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck (Photo by Dave M.Benett/Getty Images)

1) Eric Roberts – Overshadowed by his sister, Julia Roberts

Actor Eric Roberts portraits (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)
Actor Eric Roberts portraits (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)

Eric Roberts has acted in films and TV for over four decades. He earned an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train in 1985. Despite his talent, most people know him as Julia Roberts’s brother. Eric took roles in smaller films and TV guest spots. He worked steadily but never matched Julia's level of fame, who became a global star after Pretty Woman. His career often focused on quality rather than high-profile roles. Julia’s massive success in Hollywood left Eric in the background. Even with his long résumé, he’s rarely mentioned without his sister’s name attached.

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