From Nepo Babies to A-Listers: Stars with iconic family ties

Hollywood is full of star power, but for some celebrities, the spotlight has always been in their bloodline. Many of today’s biggest names are part of dynasties where talent runs deep.

Here are five stars who were practically destined for fame.

Hailey Bieber:

Before she became a household name as a model and style icon, Hailey Bieber was already tied to Hollywood royalty. 

She’s the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, best known for The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. 

If that wasn’t enough, she’s also the niece of Alec Baldwin, who voices the beloved character in The Boss Baby.

Emma Roberts:

Emma Roberts, the American Horror Story star, didn’t just stumble into acting, she inherited it. Her father is Eric Roberts, known for films like Runaway Train and King of the Gypsies.

Moreover, this makes Emma the niece of the famous Julia Roberts, who is the legendary star of Pretty Woman.

With a family tree like that, it’s no wonder Emma found her place on screen.

 George Clooney:

Academy Award winner George Clooney may be a Hollywood heavyweight today, but he was raised in the world of media. 

His father, Nick Clooney, was a journalist, anchorman, and even hosted his own talk show.

It seems George took his father’s charisma and turned it into one of the most successful acting careers of his generation.

Jamie Lee Curtis:

Lee Curtis, famed for roles in Halloween, A Fish Called Wanda, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, is the daughter of Janet Leigh, remembered for her unforgettable role in Hitchcock’s Psycho.

On her father’s side, she inherited the acting chops of Tony Curtis, the star of classics like Some Like It Hot. Truly, Jamie Lee was destined for stardom.

Dakota Johnson:

Dakota Johnson skyrocketed to fame with Fifty Shades of Grey, but she had Hollywood roots long before that. She’s the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, both celebrated actors.

Adding another layer of star power, her former stepdad was Antonio Banderas, the voice of Puss in Boots. With that kind of lineage, Dakota’s path to the big screen seemed inevitable.