Hollywood Sure Has Changed — See Celebrity Kids Who Have Become More Famous Than Their Parents

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

This mother-daughter duo has achieved so much success that it’s hard to think about what would have happened if they never decided to pursue an acting career. Before Debbie Reynolds died in December 2016, she made headlines in the 1950s for starring in great movies like Tammy and the Bachelor and Singin’ in the Rain.

However, all that changed once Debbie’s daughter, Carrie Fisher, accepted the role of a lifetime as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars series. Sadly, Carrie later died one day before her mom at age 60 after suffering cardiac arrest.

Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson

Goldie and Kate are the perfect dynamic duo! Not only do they support each other in their careers but they also give each other job advice when they’re unsure about accepting a future movie role.

In a previous interview with People, the casting director for 10 Things I Hate About You, Marcia Cross, said she was thinking about giving the lead role of Kat Stratford to Kate, but since Goldie didn’t approve of the script she turned it down. 

“She passed,” Marcia admitted. We guess moms don’t always know best.

James Brolin and Josh Brolin

Just like his dad, Josh Brolin is an actor whose in high demand. Over the years, he’s starred in some very popular movies like Avengers: Endgame and Deadpool 2. We can’t wait to see what he does next!

Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie

Don’t you just love these two together?! After winning two Oscars and three Golden Globes, it’s safe to say Angelina Jolie has surpassed her father, Jon Voight, in his career. Since Jon started acting in the 1960s, he’s only won one Academy Award, but don’t feel too bad for him because he also has four Golden Globe awards just sitting at home.

Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas

Lets not forget about Kirk Douglas and his superstar son Michael Douglas. Even though these two have had their fair share of success in Hollywood, only one actor can say that they’ve had a more prosperous career and that will have to be Catherine Zeta-Jones’ longtime husband, Michael.

Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones loves her dad, Quincy Jones! As a singer, record and film producer, Quincy’s success doesn’t even measure up to the notoriety that Rashida gained from playing Ann Perkins in Parks and Recreation, Marylin Delpy in The Social Network and Karen Filippelli in The Office. We’re just saying!

Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow

Awww! Who doesn’t love Blythe and her fabulous daughter, Gwyneth?! Not only is Gwyn a successful actress like her mom, but she also owns her own lifestyle brand, Goop, and has interviewed more celebrities than you can count on her company’s podcast. How about them apples?!

John Aniston and Jennifer Aniston

In 1985, John Aniston made his family a lot of money when he played Victor Kiriakis on the hit daytime drama series Days of Our Lives. He probably thought he was going to be the sole breadwinner in his house until his daughter, Jennifer Aniston, got her breakout role as Rachel Green on Friends.

Since then, Jen has starred in many more great films like We’re the Millers and Horrible Bosses.