Meet the nepo babies you never realised have two famous parents

High school drama turned psychological thriller Euphoria made a star of Maude Apatow. But she was already within close proximity to the limelight, going back two generations.

Her mother Leslie Mann is adored for her roles in George of the Jungle, Knocked Up and This is 40, while father Judd Apatow is a well-known comedian, director and screenwriter. Judd’s grandfather, Bob Shad, found renown in the music business as a record producer and label owner.

Bessie Carter was made for a role in a sumptuous costume drama and fit the bill perfectly as Bridgerton‘s not-so-nice Featherington sister. 

Her parents paved the way, with Jim Carter a familiar and beloved face behind Downton Abbey and Cranford, while her mother Imelda Staunton starred in Nanny McPhee, The Crown and Vera Drake.

Jake Gyllenhaal and his sister, Maggie, have both found fame, but before they were regulars on screen, their parents were stood firmly in the spotlight.

Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal has found success behind the scenes as a screenwriter and director, while Stephen Gyllenhaal is a talented director as well as a poet.

Gwyneth Paltrow might be known as the parent of ‘nepo baby’ Apple Martin, who she shares with ex-husband Chris Martin, but the Goop founder is a child of fame herself.

Her star run on screen included hits like Emma and Sliding Doors, preceded by her mother Blythe Danner’s success as an actress, winning two Primetime Emmys and a Tony. Her father Bruce Paltrow was similarly talented behind the camera, working as a director and producer.

Dakota Johnson is the daughter of Working Girl and Lolita star Melanie Griffith and Miami Vice actor Don Johnson. She is also the granddaughter of Hitchcock favourite Tippi Hedren who starred in The Birds and Marnie.

The Madame Web actress also has a bonus famous face in the family, thanks to her former stepfather, Antonio Banderas, best known for hits like The Mask of Zorro and Desperado.

The Jurassic Park actress has double star power, thanks to actor father Bruce Dern, known for Nebraska and The ‘Burbs, and mother Diane Ladd, star of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. 

Laura enjoys a close relationship with both of her talented parents. Reflecting on her 2020 Oscar win for Marriage Story, she melted hearts backstage in the press room by singing their praises: “They literally got me here and artistically got me here as well, so it means the world.”

There are no prizes for guessing who fathered Jack Quaid. Dennis is best known for his star roles in The Parent Trap, The Substance and The Rookie, while son Jack has headed up The Boys, Companion and Novocaine.

But his mother is equally well-known on screen. Rom-com icon Meg Ryan has starred in When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, to name just a few.

While Jennifer Aniston’s father John wasn’t keen for his daughter to follow in his footsteps, she’s proven an incredible talent for the screen and won the love of millions in the process.

John is best-known for a long-running role in Days of Our Lives, Love of Life and Search for Tomorrow. Meanwhile, Jennifer’s mother, Nancy Dow— an actress who appeared in 1960s staples like The Beverly Hillbillies — became best known later in life for her divisive 1999 memoir, From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir.