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Hollywood may appear to be a big playground of talent, but behind the scenes, it is a surprisingly close-knit world in which many celebrities are more than co-stars; they're relatives. Although we like to picture celebrities as glamorous on red carpets and in best-selling movies, we don't usually think about how many of them are related. In this article, we reveal 15 celebrities who are connected in ways you might actually be surprised to learn.
From renowned actors to top music artists, these celebrities show that talent tends to be in the blood. Whether it's celebrities' siblings making it big together, nieces emulating legendary aunts, or step-relations with special ties, the network of related celebrities in the entertainment industry goes much deeper than you may realize. While some of these stars have worked together professionally, others have been quietly supporting each other in the background.
These discoveries bring a new twist to how celebrities flow within families. So, if you're a fan of pop culture or just enjoy fascinating celebrity trivia, get ready to learn about how interconnected the lives of your beloved celebrities are. Because in Hollywood, celebrities have celebrity relatives, too.
15 Celebrities you didn’t know are related to each other
1. Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks – Father and Son
Hollywood icon Tom Hanks has had an artistic collaborator in his son, Colin, for years. As Tom accumulated Oscar glory over decades, Colin developed his own unique career with dramatic roles in Fargo and Dexter and produced the retro Tower Records doc All Things Must Pass. Colin debuted as a director with Sundance's Valley Echo in 2025, a moving exploration of family and memory.
Tom openly encourages his son's independence. Colin recently revealed to Variety that he calls his father before any big career move, not for advice, but for perspective. Their dynamic is a mix of mentorship, mutual respect, and artistic camaraderie.
2. Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz – Second Cousins
Daytime TV legend Al Roker and Grammy-winning rockstar Lenny Kravitz learned they're second cousins by having a blast tracing their family tree on Today in 2022. Each enjoys balmy coasts: Al's broadcast on Bermuda; Lenny has a tropical hideaway in Jamaica. They co-hosted a weather report from Lenny's island in June 2024, joking, "talk about family reunion vibes!" Beyond banter, they've talked about working together. Al once dropped hints about creating a docuseries on the Kravitz-Roker family heritage.
Their snarky chemistry proves that family can bring together meteorology and rock and shock fans worldwide.
3. Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts – Niece and Aunt
Eric Roberts' daughter Emma has more than a passing resemblance to her aunt Julia Roberts. In 2025, the two appeared together on Family Ties, each other's first big project since they each started working. Julia publicly lauded Emma's "electric yet vulnerable" performance; Emma called Julia's direction "motherly coaching." Both recently branched out behind the camera, Julia starting a mentorship program for up-and-coming actresses and Emma directing two independent shorts that screened at Tribeca 2024.
Their off-screen connection is as deep as their on-screen, grounded in family, craft, and mutual support.
4. Lily Allen and Alfie Allen – Siblings
British pop star Lily Allen and actor Alfie Allen (known as Theon Greyjoy on Game of Thrones) both possess a creative DNA and mutual respect. Lily's chart-topping 2024 release "Silence Must Be Broken" mentions discussions with Alfie during their mother's illness, demonstrating their deep emotional connection. Alfie thanked Lily at a London mental health event, stating, "She saves lives, even in our family."
In interviews, they thank each other for their honesty about mental illness. Lily's candid lyrics and Alfie's campaigns have ignited discussions in the UK. Their sibling relationship is intimate, raw, and influential, not your average celeb couple.
5. Jason Momoa and Zoë Kravitz – Stepfather and Stepdaughter
When Jason Momoa wed Lisa Bonet in 2017, he became an instant family member with daughter Zoë Kravitz. Although not blood relatives, Jason and Zoë bonded as father and child quickly. In 2025, Zoë told an interviewer how Jason brought her closer to nature, supporting her environmental activism. Jason often thanks Zoë for her ability to press "fierce and fearless," and she attributes his encouraging standing at award ceremonies as priceless.
Their blended family tale points out how love, rather than biology, creates strong kinship.
6. Rashida Jones and Quincy Jones – Daughter and Father
Rashida Jones co-directed Quincy, the 2018 Grammy-winning Netflix documentary about her father Quincy Jones's life. In November 2024, after Quincy's death, Rashida read a stirring eulogy for the LA Times in which she recalled him as "pure love." Rashida gave birth to her first child in 2023, a moment that she spent with her late father's ghost in mind. She has since started a foundation to help women filmmakers in his name.
Rashida's artistic trajectory, walking the tightrope between acting, directing, and activism, seems an extension of Quincy's legacy, attuned to her contemporary vision.
7. Jonah Hill & Beanie Feldstein – Brother and Sister
Both Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein have more than talent for acting; in common, they're siblings with careers as impressive. Older brother Jonah, famous for his high-energy performances in Superbad and Moneyball, happens to be Beanie's big brother. She exploded in Booksmart and Broadway's Funny Girl. They started a production company together in 2024, with a special focus on offbeat indie comedies and coming-of-age dramas with heart. Though their public personas couldn't be more different, Jonah is quiet, Beanie is very expressive, and their sibling relationship is close.
Beanie has previously stated Jonah "taught me how to own who I am." They both embody a new era of celebrity sibling success through artistic synergy and emotional authenticity.
8. Nicolas Cage and Francis Ford Coppola – Nephew and Uncle
Nicolas Cage, winner of an Oscar, is the nephew of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. Nicolas caught up with Coppola's relatives at the 2025 Santa Barbara Film Festival when Coppola gave a retrospective of Cage's career. Nicolas surprised audiences by inserting himself in their dinner plate rendition of "O Mio Babbino Caro" in tribute to their Sicilian heritage. Personally, Cage co-starred in Coppola-supported indie Islander (2024), Sofia Coppola's directorial effort with his cousin.
Their relationship is both on-screen and familial: Coppola's visual sense clashes with Cage's quirky persona, creating a product that is both up-close and exhilarating.
9. Elle King & Rob Schneider – Daughter and Father
Rock-pop sensation Elle King is the daughter of comedian and actor Rob Schneider. Born Tanner Elle Schneider, she took her mother's last name professionally to establish her own identity as a musician. Through varying professional pursuits, the pair reunited in public in 2024 for a surprise duet at Elle's Nashville concert performance, during which they sang a bluesy version of "Dream a Little Dream." Elle attributes her father to teaching her not to get too serious about fame.
Their celebrity relationship is stronger than ever, showing that laughter and harmony can indeed coexist in a celebrity's household.
10. Dakota Johnson, Melanie Griffith, and Tippi Hedren – Daughter, Mother, and Grandmother
Dakota Johnson is Melanie Griffith's daughter and the granddaughter of Hitchcock muse Tippi Hedren. In 2025, Dakota created Legacy Lines, a docuseries about Hollywood dynasties featuring her mother and grandmother. The Griffith Hedren Johnson family appeared together at the Cannes Film Festival press junket recently, a multigenerational, public photo opportunity that isn't common. Melanie revealed that Tippi instilled in Dakota a passion for bird rescue, now a wildlife activist.
Together, they link traditional cinema, contemporary feminism, and green activism kinship that empowers the generations.
11. Snoop Dogg and Brandy (and Ray J) – Cousins
West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg and R&B vocalist Brandy Norwood (and her brother Ray J) are bound together by a kinship born of Compton pride. In 2024, they collaborated on a virtual concert commemorating Black Music Month, with Snoop introducing Brandy as "my cousin and soul sister." They've hinted at a joint EP fusing hip-hop and soulful R&B, Snoop's easygoing delivery underpinning Brandy's melismatic singing.
The three celebrities routinely mark milestones together. Snoop regularly sends extravagant birthday tributes. Their family move is beyond lineage; they are a shared legacy of West Coast sound and narrative.
12. Jake Gyllenhaal and Maggie Gyllenhaal – Siblings
Hollywood brothers Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal both enjoy success but seldom work together professionally. In 2025, they appeared together in a special reading of Play It As It Lays for Women's Hil, directed by Jake. Offstage, they co-hosted a Hamptons wellness retreat; Maggie facilitated mindfulness sessions while Jake conducted movement workshops.
Their relationship is one of profound artistic respect. Jake favorably reviewed Maggie's novel in The New Yorker, and she praised his highly acclaimed directorial debut, Echoes (2024). Their celebrity connection flourishes through mutual admiration and artistic collaboration.
13. Abby Elliott and Chris Elliott – Daughter and Father
Abby Elliott followed her dad Chris's comedic path from SNL to Schitt's Creek. In 2024, Abby gained attention in The Bear, earning a Golden Globe nomination, which her father called "her moment" in interviews. They starred together in the Sundance indie Clara's Ghost (2018), filmed in their family home in Connecticut, blending family angst with quirky humor. They've hinted at a reunion project: a comedy podcast exploring "absurd family therapy." Their dynamic combines shared history, creative exploration, and the kind of humor only family can bring.
They've since teased a reunion project: a forthcoming comedy podcast delving into "absurd family therapy." Their dynamic blends mutual history, artistic experimentation, and the sort of hilarity only family can provide.
14. Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, and Wyatt Russell – Mother, Daughter, and Half-Brother
Kate Hudson is Bill Hudson and Goldie Hawn's daughter, and Wyatt Russell is Goldie and Kurt Russell's son. In 2025, Kate starred on Netflix's Running Point, a family comedy series that mirrored real-life relationships. She explained to Vanity Fair that she needed to "be loud" growing up, being the sole girl among her brothers. Wyatt adds acting credentials to his list with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2024), while Goldie continues as a much-loved Hollywood legend.
Kate also released her first album, Glorious, in 2024. Their family flourishes on artistic diversity, reconnecting, and the alchemy of generations.
15. Brooke Shields and Glenn Close – Distant Cousins
Supermodel and actress Brooke Shields learned she's second cousin once removed to Oscar nominee Glenn Close through a common ancestor, 19th-century Charles Moore. They reconnected in 2025 at the NYC premiere of Family Heirlooms, both reminiscing about their familial tie. Brooke welcomed Glenn as a guest on her wellness podcast, where they talked about legacy, resilience, and rediscovery. Fans were thrilled when a collaborative Instagram livestream had them exchanging family tree pictures and stories.
Their crossover sessions best illustrate how unexpected familial connections can develop into true friendships and mutual storytelling.
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The celebrity world is more interconnected than fans may understand. Behind each Oscar-winning performance or legendary character, there may be a family member cheering on the side or featured in the next role. These surprising celebrities' connections unveil how the entertainment business tends to keep talent within the family. Through mentorship, collaboration, or merely inspiration, celebrities continue to affect each other in surprising ways.
A reminder that fame is not always a solo act. For most celebrities, their family takes center stage in both their private lives and the road to fame.
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