From Adam Sandler to Angelina Jolie: Surprising times stars acted with their children

Many Hollywood celebrities didn't have to look beyond their households to find the perfect co-star for films and TV shows.

Let’s take a look at the stars who brought their children along for the spotlight:

Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler

Adam Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler, have starred in each of his movies for over 20 years, with both daughters appearing in a significant number of films, including Happy Gilmore 2, Leo, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Hubie Halloween, and Murder Mystery.

In 2023, Adam told PEOPLE that “it’s good to learn” with his daughters and advised them to ensure that they feel good about whatever they do.

Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke

In 2020, Maya Hawke and her father Ethan Hawke starred in the historical miniseries The Good Lord Bird.

“She has a grace that she gave the show that I didn't know we needed so badly,” the Before Sunrise actor gushed over his daughter.

Moreover, the father-daughter acting duo reunited on the big screen in 2023’s Wildcat.

Angelina Jolie and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt

Angelina Jolie’s youngest child, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, starred alongside her mother in Disney’s Maleficent.

It is worth noting that Angelina wasn't intending to have any of her children make a cameo in the 2014 iconic movie.

However, it was really challenging to find young actors who were not afraid of the dark elf Angelina was playing, so she had to call her daughter on board, who wasn't scared of her.

Johnny Depp and Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp first starred in a minor role in 2014’s Tusk, alongside her famous dad, Johnny Depp.

In 2016, she got a more meaningful role alongside him in Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers.

When asked if she would ever act again with her father, she told Entertainment Tonight in 2021, “Never say never,” adding that it’s not something she considers "first and foremost.’

Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus

Lastly, Billy Ray Cyrus starred alongside his daughter, Miley Cyrus, on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, which ran from 2006 to 2011.

Billy Ray starred as Robby Ray Stewart with Miley playing the title character.

“Without my dad, I know—I mean, not just literally, I wouldn't be sitting in this chair, I wouldn't exist—but I would not, who I am as a person, it wouldn't exist, the Wrecking Ball hitmaker told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023.