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The acting industry isn’t as big as fans may assume, and most people are actually related in some way. Actors often make it big due to their parents being previously, or currently, involved in the profession.
Not only parent and child can share a love for acting, but also siblings. This may have been from their parents exposing them to the industry at a young age – some children even star in their parents’ productions. Some actors prove that it really does run in the family in terms of their excellent performances on-screen.
10 Zooey And Emily Deschanel Have Two Parents Involved In The Film Industry
Zooey and her sister Emily were born to director Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Weir, and spent much of their childhood traveling for their father’s filming locations. Zooey makes her film debut in the 1999 film Mumford, before she was cast in her iconic role as the quirky and eccentric schoolteacher Jessica Day in the comedy sitcom New Girl.
Zooey’s older sister, Emily, makes her film debut in her father’s 1994 film It Could Happen To You. Emily notably stars as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan in the Fox crime series Bones, which ran from 2005 to 2017.
9 The Hemsworth Brothers Also Had Roles On An Australian Soap Opera
Anyone familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe is familiar with Chris Hemsworth and his superb performance as Thor. Chris wasn’t born to acting parents, but an English teacher and social-services counselor in Melbourne, AU. Chris is the middle son with an older brother named Luke and a younger brother named Liam, both involved in the film industry.
Luke is known for his role as Nathan Tyson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before he stars on Westworld as Ashley Stubbs. Liam also stars on Neighbours before he rises to fame for his role as Gale Hawthorne in the Hunger Games film series.
8 Maggie And Jake Gyllenhaal Play On-Screen Siblings In Donnie Darko
Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal are the children of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. Jake makes his film debut in the 1991 film City Slickers. His older sister, Maggie, makes a brief cameo in her father’s 1992 film Waterland. The Gyllenhaal brother-sister duo also play on-screen siblings in the 2001 thriller film Donnie Darko.
Jake’s most successful film remains Spider-Man: Far From Home, in which he plays Quentin Beck/Mysterio. Maggie is also involved in the superhero film genre for her performance as Rachel Dawes in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
7 Emilio Estevez Ditches The Sheen Last Name
Emilio Estevez is best recognized for his performances in brat pack films in the 1980s – most notably for his role as Andrew Clark, the athlete in The Breakfast Club. Estevez was born to actor Martin Sheen and his wife, Janet.
He is also the older brother of actor Charlie Sheen, who is famous for his performances in Platoon and Two And A Half Men. Estevez chose to keep his family name instead of using “Sheen” like his father and brother. In addition to acting, he has been directing films since his directorial debut for the 1986 film Wisdom.
6 Ben And Fred Savage Both Get Their First Kiss On-Screen
Ben and Fred Savage were born to Joanne and Lewis Savage, who were involved in the real estate business. Fred is Ben’s elder brother, who notably stars as the grandson in The Princess Bride, and Kevin Arnold, the protagonist of The Wonder Years. He became the youngest actor to be nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
His younger brother, Ben, makes his film debut at nine years old alongside Fred in the 1989 film Little Monsters. Ben would later become recognized for his role as Cory Matthews in the ’90s sitcom Boy Meets World. Ironically, both brothers would receive their first kiss on-screen.
5 Mary-Kate And Ashley Start Family Fame With Role In Full House
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen steal the hearts of viewers with their performance as the youngest Tanner, Michelle, in the hit sitcom Full House. The twins were only nine months old at the time of their casting. The Mary-Kate and Ashley branding of TV movies was created due to their successful performance. The twin duo have also starred in films like Our Lips Are Sealed, New York Minute and Passport To Paris.
Mary-Kate and Ashley would retire from acting and pursue fashion. Their younger sister, Elizabeth, would also pave her way through the industry. Elizabeth is best known for her role as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
4 There Is A Third Franco Brother
James Franco makes his Hollywood debut in the short-lived NBC series Freaks AAnd Geeks as Daniel Desario. James also stars as Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, for which he earns wide acclaim. His younger brother, Dave, is also involved in the acting industry, with roles in movies like 21 Jump Street and Now You See Me. However, not every fan realizes there is a third Franco brother who also acts. Tom is the forgotten middle child who plays a small role in the 2017 film The Disaster Artist alongside his two brothers.
3 Elle Plays Younger Versions Of Dakota In Films
Dakota Fanning rose to fame for her performance at merely seven years old in the 2001 film I Am Sam. She became the youngest nominee ever to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award at just eight years old. She stars as the leading role in various films throughout her childhood, like The Cat In The Hat and Charlotte’s Web.
Her younger sister, Elle, plays the younger version of Dakota’s character in I Am Sam, and would later receive leading roles in films like Princess Aurora in Magnificent and Lily Miska in We Bought A Zoo.
2 Many Fiennes Siblings Are Involved In The Industry
Ralph Fiennes most notably stars as Voldemort in the Harry Potter film franchise, but previously stars in films like Schindler’s List and The English Patient, both of which would earn him Academy Award nominations. Ralph has many siblings involved in the film industry – an actor, a director, and a filmmaker.
Ralph’s younger brother is Joseph, who notably portrays William Shakespeare in the 1998 rom-com Shakespeare In Love. He also plays another historical figure, Martin Luther, in the limited-release film, Luther.
1 The Wilson Brothers All Star In Bottle Rocket
Andrew Wilson is the eldest Wilson brother who stars in three Wes Anderson films, most notably in the 1996 film Bottle Rocket, alongside his brothers Owen and Luke. Owen is the not-so-forgotten middle child who stars in many comedy films, like Starsky And Hutch and Wedding Crashers. He also voices Lightning McQueen in the Cars film franchise.
The youngest Wilson child, Luke, famously stars as Emmett Richmond alongside Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film Legally Blonde. He also plays Pat Dugan in DC’s Stargirl.
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