These fathers raised the next generation of stars.
FromClint Eastwood’s actor sonScott EastwoodtoJ.J.
PatriarchStellan Skarsgardhas more than 100 acting credits to his name and it’s clear his children were watching.
Maya Hawke and Ethan Hawke pose at the opening night afterparty for ‘True West’ in N.Y.C. on Jan. 24, 2019; Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz attend the London premiere of ‘Blink Twice’ on Aug. 19, 2024; Jack Quaid and Dennis Quaid attend the Golden Globes afterparty in L.A. on Jan. 7, 2024.Credit:Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic; Karwai Tang/WireImage; Eric Charbonneau/Getty
Four of his eight children are actors.
Quincy and Rashida Jones
ActressRashida Jonesis the daughter of legendary record producer and composerQuincy JonesandTwin PeaksactressPeggy Lipton.
(2022), andMadame Web(2024).
Jack Quaid and Dennis Quaid attend the UTA’s 2024 Golden Globe afterparty in L.A. on Jan. 7, 2024.Eric Charbonneau/Getty
A.H.
Steven and Liv Tyler
StevenandLiv Tylermake for another musician fatheractress daughter combo.
’s Finest, and season 3 ofStranger Things.
Jamesdied in July 2022at the age of 82.
Denzel Washington, Malcolm Washington, and John David Washington attend the Netflix special screening of ‘The Piano Lesson’ in London on Nov. 11, 2024.Dave Benett/Getty
But his daughter, Stella, has her own brand recognition literally.
Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, and Emilio Estevez
One’s the controversial sitcom starCharlie Sheen.
One’s a former member of the 1980sBrat Pack,Emilio Estevez.
Stellan Skarsgård and Alexander Skarsgård attend the L.A. premiere of Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ on April 11, 2012.Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
One’s played both a U.S. president and Uncle Ben,Martin Sheen.
But they all have left a lasting impact on Hollywood.
In 2025, he had a starring role in HBO’s Emmy-winning anthology seriesThe White Lotus.
J.J. Abrams and Gracie Abrams pose for a photo in November 2020.Katie McGrath/Instagram
But could he follow in his fatherArnold’s footsteps and add action star to his resume?
Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. She’s previously said they don’t speak, and she chooses to use her mother’s surname.
But they do share a profession.
Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones attend the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic
She also reunited with Hilton on screen for a 2024 TV project,Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
John and Jason Ritter
BothJohnandJason Ritterhave had successful careers in television.
Carldied in June 2020at the age of 98.
Clint Eastwood and Scott Eastwood attend an L.A. screening of ‘Sully’ on Sept. 8, 2016.Steve Cohn/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock
Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard attend the 2020 ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Dakotah Johnson and Don Johnson attend the N.Y.C. premiere of ‘How to Be Single’ on Feb. 3, 2016.Jim Spellman/WireImage
Josh Brolin and James Brolin attend Barbra Streisand’s 75th birthday in Malibu, Calif., on April 24, 2017.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Lily Collins and Phil Collins attend the N.Y.C. premiere of ‘The Blind Side’ on Nov. 17, 2009.Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
Lily-Rose Depp and Johnny Depp attend the Stella McCartney 2016 Fall Presentation party in L.A. on Jan. 12, 2016.David X Prutting/BFA/Shutterstock
O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Ice Cube attend the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 5, 2017.David Livingston/Getty Images
Maya Hawke and Ethan Hawke pose at the opening night of ‘True West’ on Broadway on Jan. 24, 2019.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland attend the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Liv Tyler and Steven Tyler arrive at the L.A. premiere of ‘Super’ on March 21, 2011.Lester Cohen/WireImage
Jake Busey and Gary Busey attend the L.A. premiere of ‘Machete Kills’ in 2013.Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Ryan O’Neal and Tatum O’Neal attend Raquel Welch’s ‘Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage’ book party in L.A. on May 6, 2010.Craig Barritt/WireImage
James Caan and Scott Caan attend the L.A. premiere of ‘His Way’ on March 22, 2011.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz attend the 2020 Saint Laurent show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Paul McCartney and Stella McCartney attend London Fashion Week on Sept. 14, 2014.David M. Benett/Getty Images
Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, and Will Smith attend the N.Y.C. premiere of ‘After Earth’ on May 29, 2013.Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic
Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, and Emilio Estevez attend Martin’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on Sept. 23, 1994.Jim Smeal/WireImage
Peter Fonda, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda pose for a photo backstage at the ANTA Theatre in N.Y.C. on Dec. 4, 1969.Tim Boxer/Getty Images
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger attend the ‘GQ’ Men of the Year Award ceremony in 2017.Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Brian Williams and Allison Williams attend the season 3 premiere of ‘Girls’ in N.Y.C. on Jan. 6, 2014.Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
Damon Wayans Jr. and Damon Wayans attend the N.Y.C. premiere of ‘The Underground’ on Sept. 12, 2006.Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage
Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie arrive at the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty in L.A. on March 25, 2001.Jason Kirk/Getty Images
Adam Arkin and Alan Arkin attend the L.A. premiere of ‘Get Smart’ on June 16, 2008.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Elle King and Rob Schneider pose at the Ice House Comedy Club in L.A. on Oct. 22, 2009.Michael Schwartz/WireImage
Jeff Bridges, Lloyd Bridges, and Beau Bridges attend the 61st annual Academy Awards on March 29, 1989.Time Life Pictures/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Jennifer Aniston and John Aniston pose at Jennifer’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on Feb. 22, 2022.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks attend a N.Y.C. screening of ‘The Great Buck Howard’ on March 10, 2009.REX/Shutterstock
Nicole Richie and Lionel Richie attend Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 2, 2012.Christopher Polk/ACMA2012/Getty Images
Jerry Stiller and Ben Stiller attend the L.A. premiere of ‘Meet the Fockers’ on Dec. 16, 2004.BEI/REX/Shutterstock
Jason Ritter and John Ritter appear on the 5th annual Family Television Awards in 2003.Steve Grayson/WireImage
Judd Apatow and Maude Apatow attend Netflix Hollywood Tastemaker at San Vicente Bungalows in L.A. on Feb. 23, 2020.Charley Gallay/Getty Images
Max Irons and Jeremy Irons at a performance of ‘Secret Policeman’s Ball’ at Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 14, 2006.Jon Furniss/WireImage
Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner attend the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty
Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas attend the Children of Chernobyl’s Children at Heart gala in N.Y.C. on Nov. 21, 2011.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images
(Clockwise from lower left) Allegra Huston, Zoe Sallis, Danny Huston, John Huston, and Anjelica Huston celebrate John’s 81st birthday on Aug. 6, 1987.Kal Roberts/AP/Shutterstock
