It's not uncommon for celebrities to decide to go into the family business. After all, there are so many famous Hollywood dynasties that we can't even keep them all straight, from the Kardashians to the Coppolas and everyone in between. But some stars have famous relatives who we didn't realize were part of their family trees and who happen to be old Hollywood icons with big legacies in the entertainment industry.
After all, not all of these family members share the same last names, and some of them don't look very much alike, either. But what they do have in common is how talented they are — it looks like (in this case, at least) it might just be genetic. So many stars' children do end up following in their parents' footsteps as they grow up, after all.
Read on to find out which well-known celebrities are related to old Hollywood icons. You might be surprised by at least a few of these famous family ties.
Riley Keough & Elvis Presley
Though they never got to meet in person, Riley Keough — who's best known for her role in Mad Max: Fury Road — is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, making her Elvis and Priscilla Presley's granddaughter. It seems like she's definitely following in their performing footsteps.
Jamie Lee Curtis & Janet Leigh
Though Jamie Lee Curtis is obviously a big star in her own right, she also happens to come from a famous Hollywood family. Her mother is Janet Leigh, who starred in Psycho and The Fog, and her father is Tony Curtis, who appeared in more than 100 films (including Some Like It Hot) over his nearly 60-year showbiz career.
George Clooney & Rosemary Clooney
Nope, George Clooney and Rosemary Clooney don't just share the same last name by coincidence. Rosemary, who starred in classic movies like White Christmas before her death in 2002, was George's aunt, so it seems acting talent definitely runs in their family.
Tracee Ellis Ross & Diana Ross
Between her hair care line Pattern, her roles in shows such as Black-ish and Girlfriends, and movies including The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross has made a name for herself. But she also has an extremely famous mom: the living music legend Diana Ross.
Mariska Hargitay & Jayne Mansfield
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is the daughter of Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. Sadly, Jayne died when Mariska was just 3 years old in a car crash that also took the lives of her lawyer Sam Brody and the hired driver behind the wheel. Mariska and her siblings were in the back seat of the car at the time, and they were all injured.
Isabella Rosselini & Ingrid Bergman
This mother-daughter duo made quite a pair. Actress Isabella Rosselini — who you've likely seen in movies such as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her — happens to be Ingrid Bergman's daughter. Ingrid is famously the star of Casablanca, which is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time.
Liza Minnelli & Judy Garland
Here's another mother-daughter power pair in Hollywood. Judy Garland, while most famous for playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, starred in many movies like Meet Me in St. Louis. Her daughter is Liza Minnelli, the spunky singer and actress who appeared in Cabaret and New York, New York.
Kate Burton & Richard Burton
Richard Burton wasn't just famous for being one of Elizabeth Taylor's husbands — he was also one of the hottest Hollywood actors of his day, starring in movies including 1984 and Cleopatra. One of his children is Kate Burton, an actress you might recognize from Grey's Anatomy and Scandal.
Princess Caroline & Grace Kelly
Being royal is a kind of celebrity in itself — especially when one of your parents happens to be an actual old Hollywood star. Princess Caroline of Monaco, who is now 64, is the daughter of Grace Kelly, the famous actress who married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco.
Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher, & Debbie Reynolds
American Horror Story star Billie Lourd comes from a lineage of Hollywood royalty. Her mother was the late Carrie Fisher, who is best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Her grandmother was the late Debbie Reynolds, the actress who starred in Singin' in the Rain, among many other iconic movies and TV shows.
Maya Rudolph & Minnie Riperton
Comedian Maya Rudoph, who you've probably seen in Bridesmaids and Grown Ups, is the daughter of Minnie Riperton, the singer best known for her hit "Lovin' You," which was released in 1975. Minnie died in 1979, when Maya was just 7 years old.
Drew Barrymore & John Barrymore
Drew Barrymore's acting career practically started the day she was born — she was just 5 when she first appeared on screen. It was likely influenced by the fact that she was born into a Hollywood dynasty. Her grandfather was John Barrymore, the actor who starred in the 1920 movie Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and the 1933 feature Dinner at Eight.
Oona Chaplin & Charlie Chaplin
One of Charlie Chaplin's family members has chosen acting as a career, too. Oona Chaplin, who is his granddaughter, famously played Talisa Maegyr in Game of Thrones and also appeared in The Crimson Field, The Longest Ride, and Taboo.
Bridget Fonda & Henry Fonda
The Fondas are another famous Hollywood family with plenty of talent to go around. Bridget Fonda, who starred in Single White Female, is actor Peter Fonda's daughter, Jane Fonda's niece, and Henry Fonda's granddaughter — a truly impressive lineage.
Bryce Dallas Howard & Ron Howard
Ron Howard, who was once the star of Happy Days, is now better known for his directing work, and he happens to have a pretty famous daughter too: Bryce Dallas Howard. Bryce has movies including The Help and the Jurassic World franchise under her belt — and even an episode of Black Mirror.
