Many actors were able to jumpstart their moment in the spotlight due to a family member having certain connections in the film industry. While these actors don’t have a familiar acting name like Barrymore or Hemsworth, they may have a familiar name in the music industry. Most can recognize the name Sinatra, but can’t necessarily name the films his daughter features in.
While their parents are the ones with successful music careers, not all of these actors dabbled in the music industry. They were more interested in appearing on the big screen than live on stage. Some of these actors have minor roles in movies, other actors have lead roles in some of the most popular films and franchises.
10 Liv Tyler Is Known For Her Lord Of The Rings Role
Liv Tyler is best recognized for her role as Arwen Undómiel in The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. Although, she was born into fame as the daughter of Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith. Tyler wasn’t aware the rock star was her biological father until she was 14 years old.
Tyler suspected she was related to him after noticing the resemblance between her and his daughter, Mia, several years before her mother revealed the truth. In addition to The Lord Of The Rings, Tyler appeared in The Incredible Hulk and Armageddon.
9 Zoë Kravitz Has Famous Parents And A Famous Step-Parent
Zoë Kravitz has family connections with several celebrities. She is the daughter of famous singer and actor Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. Zoë Kravitz received her breakthrough role when she starred as Angel Salvadore in the 2011 film X-Men: First Class.
In addition to X-Men, she also played Christina in the Divergent film franchise and Leta Lestrange in the Fantastic Beasts film series. Kravitz is also the step-daughter of fellow actor Jason Momoa, best recognized as Aquaman and Khal Drogo in Game Of Thrones.
8 Lily Collins Was In The Acting Industry At Merely Two Years Old
Lily Collins was also born into the spotlight, with her father being the famous drummer and vocalist Phil Collins, who is also known for his contributions to the Tarzan soundtrack. Lily was only two years old when she landed her first role on Growing Pains.
Her most recent roles include Princess Snow White in the 2012 film Mirror Mirror and Rita Alexander in the critically acclaimed 2020 film Mank. Acting and musical abilities run in the family. As a 13-year-old, Phil starred as Artful Dodger in the musical Oliver! on West End.
7 Miley Cyrus’ Siblings Are Also Famous Singers
Miley Cyrus is further evidence that fame does run in the family. She rose to fame for her alter ego, Hannah Montana, in the eponymous mid-2000s Disney Channel show. Her country singer father, Billy Ray Cyrus, was in the spotlight far before Miley was, especially for his hit single Achy Breaky Heart. Cyrus’ half-sister, Brandi, is a radio DJ. Her half-brother, Trace, is famous for being part of the band Metro Station.
Cyrus’ sister, Noah, is also a pop singer. Furthermore, Miley Cyrus’ godmother is Dolly Parton, one of the most famous country singers of all time. Miley Cyrus launched a successful solo career and ventured into the film industry. She is well-known for her role in the Nicholas Sparks film adaptation of The Last Song. The Last Song also stars her future husband, Liam Hemsworth.
6 Nancy Sinatra Received Her Talent From Her Father
It’s no surprise that Frank Sinatra would have children who would dazzle in the spotlight. Nancy Sinatra is the eldest daughter of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. She first started her acting career when she appeared on The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis.
Sinatra later popularized the hit These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ in 1966 and Somethin’ Stupid, a duet with her father. In the mid-1960s, Nancy Sinatra starred in a few feature films alongside both Elvis Presley and Peter Fonda.
5 Brandon Thomas Lee Stars In The Hills Sequel
Brandon Lee (not to be confused with Bruce Lee’s late son and actor) is the son of Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer, Tommy Lee. His parents are the subjects of the recently released Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, which stars Lily James and Sebastian Stan.
Pam & Tommy follows the couple’s adventures. Brandon Lee plays a small role in the 2018 film Sierra Burgess Is A Loser. Lee also appears on the recently canceled The Hills sequel titled The Hills: New Beginnings, a reality TV show set in Los Angeles.
4 Kelly Osbourne Got Her Beginnings On The Family Reality Show
Kelly Osbourne is recognized for her early appearances in her family’s early-2000s reality TV show titled The Osbournes. Kelly is the middle child of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, who’s widely known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath and for his successful solo career.
Kelly Osbourne plays a minor role as the flight attendant in Sharknado 2: The Second One. Kelly Osbourne is best known for her appearances on E!’s Fashion Police, which was formerly hosted by the late Joan Rivers. Osbourne is also a judge on Project Runway Junior.
3 Sean Lennon Is Plenty Busy With His Musical Ventures
With parents like John Lennon and Yoko Ono, it’s no wonder their children would become successful musicians. Sean Lennon has made a name for himself in the music industry with a solo career and as a member of various bands, like Cibo Matto and The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger.
Lennon wrote the music for the 2011 animated French film, A Monster In Paris, and also provides the voice to Francœur. He even has a guest-star role on a season 7 episode of popular ’90s TV soap opera, Melrose Place.
2 Eve Hewson Appears Alongside Taron Egerton in Robin Hood
Eve Hewson had her breakthrough role in the 2011 drama film This Must Be The Place. She became famous at birth for being the second daughter of Ali Hewson and Paul David Hewson, professionally known as Bono. Bono is the lead vocalist for the Ireland-based rock band U2, formed in the mid-1970s.
Hewson was only 14 years old when she appeared with her sister in the short film Lost And Found. Her later acting credits include Steven Spielberg’s Bridge Of Spies and the 2018 film Robin Hood, where she stars alongside Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx.
1 Jesse Blaze Snider Is The Narrator For Food Paradise
Jesse Blaze Snider is the eldest son of Dee Snider, a lead vocalist for the popular ’80s rock band Twisted Sister. Twisted Sister is known for their hit We’re Not Gonna Take It. Jesse has successfully ventured into several industry fields like comic book writing, voice-acting, music, and radio.
He is best known for being the narrator of Travel Channel’s Food Paradise since 2014. Snider has also lent his voice to commercials for GameStop, Cheetos, and Pizza Hut. As for graphic novels, he is recognized for creating the Dead Romeo series.
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