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Which actor/actress were you surprised to discover is hugely connected?

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 04/05/2026 15:00

Kate Hudson - my god i had no idea her mum is Goldie Hawn

Just finished season 2 of Running Point (really good)

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notacooldad · 04/05/2026 20:57

Riley Keough is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, so the grand daughter of Elvis Presley

Gerard Way ( singer, My chemical Romance) and Joe Rogan are cousins.

Sabrina Carpenter and Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson) are niece and aunt.

Goldenbear · 04/05/2026 20:53

AImportantMermaid · 04/05/2026 19:12

It shouldn’t really come as a surprise that many kids go into the same occupation as their parents. It’s similar in many professions and trades. They see family members doing it, hear it being talked about over the dinner table, can easily get advice about how to get into the industry, and yes, have access to contacts who can ease their pathway into the roles.

It’s one of the reasons it’s so important that kids (particularly kids who wouldn’t otherwise get the opportunity) get access to the people who can help them into career roles through, for example, supporting school open days, mentoring, work experience, placements, etc. If you get the opportunity to do this - please consider it.

Have you frequented a state secondary recently, these things don't happen!

GingerBeverage · 04/05/2026 20:49

Mel Giedroyc’s sister is a director who gave her early jobs in TV.

hahabahbag · 04/05/2026 20:48

Jack Whitehall got his career off the ground joking about nepotism basically, he openly acknowledges that his connections got him going but he and all the aforementioned nepobabies only get to stay in the industry if they are good, today - it’s a cut throat business and directors and producers don’t put up for long with actors, presenters etc who are no good whoever their parents are!

BleedinglyObvious · 04/05/2026 20:45

Handeyethingyowl · 04/05/2026 20:42

I know!

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It's not nepotism then is it,

MrsMoastyToasty · 04/05/2026 20:44

DJ Janice Long was Keith Chegwins sister. He was married to Maggie Philbin.

Handeyethingyowl · 04/05/2026 20:42

BleedinglyObvious · 04/05/2026 20:39

He was Dr Who years before he met her.

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I know!

SwedishEdith · 04/05/2026 20:42

Emily Blunt's uncle is Crispin Blunt. Poor Emily.

Shufflebumnessie · 04/05/2026 20:41

Apologies if this has already been mentioned but Jennifer Aniston's dad was a famous soap opera star and her Godfather was Telly Savalas (of Kojak fame).

BleedinglyObvious · 04/05/2026 20:39

Handeyethingyowl · 04/05/2026 20:36

Not sure this is down to nepotism! Although Georgia being the Dr’s daughter, possibly.

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He was Dr Who years before he met her.

GingerBeverage · 04/05/2026 20:39

FallingIsLearning · 04/05/2026 20:35

His sister is Beanie Felstein, who was best friends since school with Tony Award winning Ben Platt…

who in turn is son of incredibly successful film and theatre producer, Marc Platt, who is missing EGOT status by virtue of only having been nominated for multiple oscars rather than winning one yet.

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Wasn’t she cast in Funny Girl on Broadway because her dad financed it?

Passingthrough123 · 04/05/2026 20:38

FallingIsLearning · 04/05/2026 20:35

His sister is Beanie Felstein, who was best friends since school with Tony Award winning Ben Platt…

who in turn is son of incredibly successful film and theatre producer, Marc Platt, who is missing EGOT status by virtue of only having been nominated for multiple oscars rather than winning one yet.

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I had no idea they were brother and sister! Now you've said it, I can see the resemblance.

Handeyethingyowl · 04/05/2026 20:36

GeorgianFavade · 04/05/2026 20:06

Peter Davison, the fifth Doctor Who, is the father-in-law of David Tennant, the tenth Doctor Who.

Not sure this is down to nepotism! Although Georgia being the Dr’s daughter, possibly.

FallingIsLearning · 04/05/2026 20:35

Arsewype · 04/05/2026 16:10

I remeber reading that Jonah Hill’s dad was some bigwig entertainment accountant/ manager to the stars…which made sense as he’s an untalented gobshite, so I often wondered how he got a break.

His sister is Beanie Felstein, who was best friends since school with Tony Award winning Ben Platt…

who in turn is son of incredibly successful film and theatre producer, Marc Platt, who is missing EGOT status by virtue of only having been nominated for multiple oscars rather than winning one yet.

Newsenmum · 04/05/2026 20:35

Happypotter77 · 04/05/2026 17:13

Louis Theroux is the son of the great American travel writer Paul Theroux.
Louis is also cousin to actor Justin Theroux, who was previously married to Jennifer Aniston.

ohhhh wow

Handeyethingyowl · 04/05/2026 20:33

GingerBeverage · 04/05/2026 20:31

Is there room for a small hand clap for Cruz though?

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/28/cruz-beckham-review-david-victoria-guitar-psych-pop

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Cruz also seems so lovely!

CrossPurposes · 04/05/2026 20:33

Keira Knightley is the daughter of an actor and a playwright though she wasn't privately educated.

Keeley Hawes' dad was a cabby.

GingerBeverage · 04/05/2026 20:31

Bellasmellsofwee · 04/05/2026 20:26

Can we all take a moment of silence for poor Brooklyn Beckham.

All that nepotism potential, and there he is with his shitty photography book and cheese toasties 🥺

Is there room for a small hand clap for Cruz though?

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/28/cruz-beckham-review-david-victoria-guitar-psych-pop

Cruz Beckham review – son of David and Victoria transcends nepo-baby tag with intriguing psych-pop

His music is still all over the place, lurching from landfill indie to solipsistic ballads, but the youngest Beckham son can certainly play guitar

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/28/cruz-beckham-review-david-victoria-guitar-psych-pop

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 04/05/2026 20:30

Bellasmellsofwee · 04/05/2026 20:26

Can we all take a moment of silence for poor Brooklyn Beckham.

All that nepotism potential, and there he is with his shitty photography book and cheese toasties 🥺

😄😄

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Bellasmellsofwee · 04/05/2026 20:26

Can we all take a moment of silence for poor Brooklyn Beckham.

All that nepotism potential, and there he is with his shitty photography book and cheese toasties 🥺

ConnieHeart · 04/05/2026 20:19

ReginaPhalange01 · 04/05/2026 20:10

I don’t see why they would this if it was true. Lacey’s sister Lily was in EastEnders for a bit years ago and they didn’t hide who she was

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It's not true

Recklessismymiddlename · 04/05/2026 20:15

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GeorgianFavade · 04/05/2026 20:14

BleedinglyObvious · 04/05/2026 20:11

@GeorgianFavade , David Tennant was Dr Who before he met his wife.

Yes, I know - they met on Doctor Who.

BleedinglyObvious · 04/05/2026 20:11

@GeorgianFavade , David Tennant was Dr Who before he met his wife.

ReginaPhalange01 · 04/05/2026 20:10

mumofoneAloneandwell · 04/05/2026 15:20

A hill that I will die on is that Lillia Turner (lily in eastenders) is Stacey's real life sister - it doesnt matter but just irks me that theyre not open about it 😄

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I don’t see why they would this if it was true. Lacey’s sister Lily was in EastEnders for a bit years ago and they didn’t hide who she was

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