17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

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14. Rob Reiner

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Rob Reiner featured his stepdaughter Tracy Reiner in his 1985 romantic comedy The Sure Thing, which was one of her first acting appearances. Tracy played a college student in the light-hearted film about two opposites falling in love during a cross-country road trip. Although her part was minor, it was very helpful to Tracy, who went on to play important roles in A League of Their Own and Big. Thus, Tracy's selection by Rob Reiner shows a knack for nourishing talent among his family, blending personal relationships with professional collaborations in his work.