The late Doris Day and her grandson Ryan Melcher are examples of celebrity families who are estranged. Typically, family members become estranged when it comes to misunderstandings regarding an inheritance, leading most to cut ties well before the demise of a beloved family member.
On the flip side, when a beloved family member passes on, it can strengthen bonds. Likewise, there are several multi-generational celebrity families who have proven to us that grandkids and grandparents can maintain great relationships. Here’s a list of celebrity grandparents and grandkids who share a resemblance, talent, or a great relationship.
Quinn Tivey – Grandson of Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor is still considered as one of the biggest stars of her time, and her eyes were her most striking feature. Her violet eyes resulted from a rare genetic mutation, and that’s why she also ended up with two sets of eyelashes.
Taylor famously got married seven times, and her last husband was Larry Fortensky. By the time of her passing in 2011, she had the chance to forge a relationship with her grandson Quinn Tivey, the son of he daughter Liza Todd. Quinn serves as one of the trustees of his late grandmother’s AIDS foundation.
Steven R. McQueen – Grandson Of Steve McQueen
We remember Steve McQueen, aka “The King of Cool”, from ’70s films such as The Towering Inferno and The Great Escape. McQueen and his grandson, Steven R. McQueen, are practically celebrity lookalikes. The two share more than just an uncanny resemblance, because Steven is also a successful actor.
Steven is the son of Chadwick McQueen, the only son of Steve and Filipino-American actress Neile Adams. Steven has appeared in hit shows like The Vampire Diaries and Chicago. Sadly, he never got to know his late grandfather, who died in 1980 from heart failure after having surgery to reduce tumors he had in his abdomen.
Chris Pine – Grandson Of Anne Gwynne
Just about everyone knows Chris Pine, who most recently appeared in the 2018 movies A Wrinkle in Time and Outlaw King. When it comes to his familial ties, he’s the son of CHiPs actor Robert Pine and actress-turned-psychotherapist Gwynne Gilford.
He is the grandson of actress Anne Gwynne. Just based on the photos above, they share a perfect smile. Gwynne is considered as one of the very first scream queens thanks to her long list of horror film credits. Gwynne passed away in 2003 after suffering a stroke, and she never got the chance to see her grandson’s movie debut the next year.
Apple Martin – Granddaughter Of Blythe Danner
Anyone would be forgiven for believing that the photos above are both of Blythe Danner. There might be a generational gap between the Meet the Parents actress and her granddaughter Apple Martin, but the DNA shines through their looks.
Apple is the offspring of Blythe’s daughter, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Apple favors her grandmother’s doe-eyed beauty, and she also got the blonde mane. Apple is now 15 with a bright future ahead of her, and we are sure she will likely follow her famous family’s footsteps and end up in showbiz.
Ethan Peck – Grandson Of Gregory Peck
Here’s another case of seeing double with Ethan Peck and his late grandfather Gregory Peck being celebrity doppelgangers. The senior Peck rose to the ranks of Hollywood royalty in the ’40s to ’60s. The younger Peck followed suit, most recently appearing in the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks as Spock.
Gregory has earned a total of five Academy Awards recognizing him as the Best Actor. He crossed over to TV in the ’80s and appeared as Abraham Lincoln in The Blue and the Gray. He passed away in his sleep in 2003 at age 87.
Rose Kennedy Schlossberg – Granddaughter Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
It’s agreeable to say that Jackie Kennedy was re-incarnated through her granddaughter Rose Kennedy Schlossberg. The two have a striking resemblance, sharing similar facial features including their eyes and nose. Rose is the daughter of Jackie’s own offspring Caroline Kennedy and designer Edwin Schlossberg.
Rose attended Harvard College and later earned a Masters from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. In 2016, she co-launched End Times Girls Club, a web comedy show. When it comes to politics, she made contributions to Barack Obama’s campaign in 2008. Her grandmother died in 1993 from complications of cancer.
Stella Banderas – Granddaughter Of Tippi Hedren
Stella Banderas is the daughter of actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith. Besides having two famous parents, she’s also the granddaughter of actress and animal rights activist Tippi Hedren and the half-sister of actress Dakota Johnson. Stella definitely inherited her grandmother’s eyes and lips.
Hedren had a career as a fashion model before crossing over to acting, appearing in iconic films like The Birds and A Countess From Hong Kong. She isn’t retired yet at 89 and has appeared in several TV shows including Raising Hope. It only seemed natural for Stella to end up in the entertainment industry. She’s already appeared in a couple of movies including Crazy in Alabama.
Viva Vadim – Granddaughter Of Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is now in her 80s, and the young lady on the right, who looks in every bit like a young Jane, is her granddaughter Viva Vadim. Fonda might look different these days all thanks to cosmetic surgery, but we can’t deny that she passed on her looks to her grandchild.
Vadim is the daughter of filmmaker Vanessa Vadim and acclaimed musician Paul Wagner. Fonda is well known for her popular ’80s workout videos, and clips of them are still available online. Vadim is very likely to end up in showbiz just like her famous family.
Benjamin Keough – Grandson Of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is a name that we are never going to forget no matter how old we get. The American actor and singer is no more but he left behind his legacy in terms of his movies and songs. His daughter Lisa’s son Benjamin Keough has grown up to be just like his grandfather, the same blue eyes and that dreamy look. He has grown up to be a musician. Being the grandson of a legendary actor and singer, Benjamin has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. Elvis has always been called the King of Rock and Roll, let’s see if his grandson gets such a huge title in life or not.
Theodore Howard Gabel – Grandson Of Ron Howard
Ron Howard tried to keep his kids away from showbiz, but that’s exactly where they ended up. He is the father of actress Bryce Dallas Howard, twins Carlyle and Paige Howard, and Reed Cross. He’s also Theodore Howard Gabel’s granddad. Theodore is Bryce’s son.
Theodore has his granddad to thank for his rather large ears, which we hope isn’t something the 11-year-old is teased about. His mother spoke openly about her experience with postpartum depression after his birth, which lasted for 18 months. We are glad that she overcame it by getting proper help. She then went on to star in the Jurassic World movies.
Oliver Elfman – Grandson Of Peter Fonda
Actor Peter Fonda, Jane Fonda’s brother, has also made it to our list alongside his grandson Oliver Elfman. When comparing Oliver to Peter at a younger age, they both share similar crooked, toothy smile and eyes.
Oliver is the son of actress Bridget Fonda, Peter’s daughter, and singer Danny Elfman, who has worked on several collaborations with director Tim Burton. Oliver’s mother is known for appearing in The Godfather Part III and Jackie Brown, while her husband, Danny, has worked on the scores for Sweeney Todd, Edward Scissorhands, and Desperate Housewives.
Dree Hemingway – Granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway is a name in the literature world that just about everyone is familiar with. He’s penned an endless list of novels; some of which earned him prestigious accolades including the coveted Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Award.
Model Dree Hemingway proves that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, at least when it comes to inheriting a striking likeness to her great-grandpa. Dree didn’t take after her grandfather to end up as an author, but she’s gradually gaining prominence for her own efforts in the modeling industry. She’s teamed up with big-name brands including Givenchy and Calvin Klein so far.
Cameron Douglas – Grandson Of Kirk Douglas
If anyone told us the photos above were of a father and his son, we’d believe it. Cameron Douglas might not even have to introduce himself often because he looks just like his grandfather, actor Kirk Douglas.
Kirk is now a centenarian, having marked his 102nd birthday back in December 2018. His impressive acting portfolio includes Town Without Pity, The Arrangement, and 2008’s Empire State Building Murders, which seems to have been his last movie appearance. Michael, Kirk’s son, is equally as talented. At 74, he most recently had a cameo in Avengers: Endgame (2019) and has produced several films.
Riley Keough – Granddaughter Of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley didn’t only leave a legacy of great music, but he left behind a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who has a striking resemblance to him. They both share a similar bone structure and eyes.
Actress Riley Keough is The King of Rock ‘n Roll’s granddaughter, and she also inherited the same features from both her mother and her grandfather. Keough also ended up in showbiz and has appeared in films like Logan Lucky, Magic Mike, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Keough has also done some modeling work and dabbles in producing as well.
Charlotte Casiraghi – Granddaughter Of Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was one of the prolific entertainers of the ’50s who is still loved to this day. Perhaps, it’s because of her fairytale love story; having been a commoner who soon became a successful actress and then royalty when she married Monaco’s Prince Rainier III.
Kelly’s eldest daughter, Caroline, also has a daughter named Charlotte Casiraghi, who has a resemblance to the late Princess of Monaco. She has the same cheekbones and eyebrows as her famous grandmother. Casiraghi is part of the Monegasque family, making her royalty just like her grandma, and she’s on the list of successors to the throne.
Emma Ferrer – Granddaughter Of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is an iconic figure in the history of Hollywood. Hepburn’s son, Sean Ferrer, also ended up in showbiz, and his daughter, Emma, is a successful model. The 25-year-old Emma graced the cover of the 2014 issue of Haper’s Bazaar.
Emma undeniably ended up with enviable features thanks to the genes she got from her late grandmother. Sadly, she never got to interact with Hepburn, who unfortunately passed away in 1993 just a year before her birth. In 2018, Ferrer continued her grandmother’s work by appearing at a ball hosted by UNICEF.
Billie Lourd – Granddaughter Of Debbie Reynolds
We are still mourning the death of Star Wars star Carrie Fisher and her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, who passed away just a day apart in 2016. The two Hollywood icons, Carrie and Debbie, left a lot to be celebrated and Billie Lourd keeps the fire burning as a successful actress under the family tree.
Lourd is Reynold’s granddaughter who inherited her grandma’s charm as well as great looks. While she ended up with a chunk of money as an inheritance from her mother and grandma, she definitely didn’t need it because she stands on her own two feet thanks to her talent. Billie notably appeared in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Tayla Lynn – Granddaughter Of Loretta Lynn
Here is an example of a grandmother and granddaughter duo who have an enviably great relationship. Tayla Lynn kicked off her singing career with the help of her award-winning grandmother, country singer Loretta Lynn. Music runs in the Lynn family, and Ernie, Tayla’s dad, also hit the road with Loretta as her guitarist.
Tayla had her break in 2007 when she signed up with Skyville Records as part of the radio trio Stealing Angels alongside Jennifer Wayne and Caroline Cutbirth. She released her first solo album, The Ranch, in 2016. Tayla has an addiction problem. But fortunately, she recovered and continues to work on her music.
Arthur Donald – Grandson Of Paul McCartney
Arthur Donald must have been receiving a lot of comments about how much he looks like English singer Paul McCartney. The fact that they are family has a lot to do with it. Donald is the eldest son of Paul’s daughter, Mary McCartney.
The 20-year-old Arthur is proving to have a good head on his shoulders as he is currently attending Yale University, pursuing an undergraduate degree. On the other hand, his 77-year-old grandfather, who is best known for his time with The Beatles, is still hard at work churning music. McCartney released an album in 2018 dubbed Egypt Station.
Zoe Kazan – Granddaughter of Elia Kazan
Zoe Kazan is another actress who comes from a history of entertainers, being the daughter of screenwriter Nicholas Kazan and the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan. She also got a few features from her grandfather, starting with their distinctive eyes as well as the nose.
Zoe, 35, is also a screenwriter and playwright. Her list of credits includes appearances in The Savages, Ruby Sparks, and The Big Sick. She most recently appeared in the 2019 film, The Kindness of Strangers, and had a three-episode cameo on the TV show The Deuce.
Sarah Sutherland – Granddaughter Of Donald Sutherland
The Sutherlands are yet another well-known Hollywood family. Actress Sarah Sutherland is the daughter of Designated Survivor star Kiefer Sutherland. Her grandfather is renowned actor Donald Sutherland, who most recently appeared in the drama series Trust and 2019 thriller Backdraft 2.
Sarah is best known for her role in the comedy series Veep as Catherine Meyer. She is a graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she wrote and starred in a one-woman play for her final project. Looking at the photo above, she does resemble her grandfather in his younger days.
Princess Charlotte – Granddaughter Of Princess Diana
The time may never come when we will stop talking about the late Princess Diana. As her lineage grows, we see more members of the Royal Family who resemble her. Princess Charlotte, the second child of Kate Middleton and Prince William, has definitely taken after her late grandmother.
Their likeness is uncanny, and we do hope that the “People’s Princess” is reincarnated through the young princess. Princess Diana was well-known for her service to charity and kindness, which are some of the qualities we hope to see Princess Charlotte inherit as she grows up.
Pablo Dylan – Grandson Of Bob Dylan
Pablo Dylan started his climb to fame in the 2010s and was referred to as the rapping grandson of famous singer Bob Dylan. Pablo dropped his first mixtape, 10 Minutes, at age 15. Impressively, he already has a long list of collaborations with huge artists like ASAP Rocky and OG Marco.
However, when the 23-year-old Dylan made a comeback in 2018, he’s now switched from rap to folk-rock music after taking a break from the limelight. We definitely wouldn’t mind hearing a collaboration between Pablo and his 78-year-old grandpa in the near future.
Edgar Cooper Endicott – Grandson Of Joan River
The late Joan Rivers is perhaps best remembered for hosting her self-titled show from 1989 to 1993 as well as for co-hosting Fashion Police on E! She’s the grandmother of Edgar Cooper Endicott, and they appeared together in a reality show.
Edgar is the son of Rivers’ daughter, Melissa Rosenberg, and former son-in-law, John Endicott. Better known as Melissa Rivers, her nuptials with Endicott in 1998 set them back an estimated $3 million. They decided to divorce five years later. Edgar is now 19 and is likely to join showbiz like his grandmother and mother.
Sophie Dahl – Granddaughter of Roald Dahl
There is a high likelihood that you’ve probably read or heard about Roald Dahl’s books. He’s renowned for his exemplary story-telling skills, which he translated into penning down works for children. Some of his publications include Matilda, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The BFG.
His granddaughter, Sophie Dahl, was a successful plus-size model who took the fashion world by storm. She had her debut at the 1997 London Fashion Week and subsequently signed up with Storm Model Agency. Her mother is Roald’s daughter, author and former actress Tessa Dahl. The 41-year-old Sophie was actually the inspiration behind her namesake character in her granddad’s book, The BFG.
Alyson Le Borges – Granddaughter Of Alain Delon
Alyson Le Borges has the looks, and it makes sense why she ended up modeling and acting. Her list of credits include the French films Neon Angel and L’île bleue. As a model, she signed up with Elite Model Management and MP Management Milan.
Alyson is the granddaughter of actor/businessman Alain Delon. Delon was widely considered as Europe’s most prominent on-screen masculine symbols, and Alyson seems to have inherited the great looks from him. She’s the daughter of Marie Helene Le Borges and French actor Anthony Delon from an extramarital affair.
Ever Carradine – Granddaughter Of John Carradine
Actress Ever Carradine is best known for her appearances in the ABC shows Commander in Chief and Once and Again. She’s the daughter of actor Robert Carradine, and her grandfather is the late John Carradine. Ever also has two half-siblings, Ian and Marika Reed Carradine.
Her grandfather is best known for his roles in Westerns and horror films starting in the ‘30s going into the 1990s. John passed away in 1988 following his retirement. Ever has portrayed the character Janet Stein in Marvel’s Runaways since 2017. She’s married to musician Coby Brown, with whom she has two children.
Ali Astin – Patty Duke’s Granddaughter
Patty Duke is amongst the list of celebrities who began their career quite young. For her, it paid off with an Academy Award win when she was 16. She most famously portrayed Helen Keller in the 1962 film The Miracle Worker.
Alexandra Astin, also called Ali, is the daughter of Patty’s son, Stranger Things actor Sean Astin, and Christine Harrell. Ali also followed suit and started acting when she was just six, and her list of credits include The Lord of the Rings and Ribbit. Ali is also actor Ray Duke’s grandniece.
Shiloh Jolie Pitt – Granddaughter Of Jon Voight
Shiloh Jolie Pitt isn’t exactly a celebrity, but she’s always in the limelight thanks to having actress Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt as her parents. The 12-year-old Shiloh also catches the attention of the paparazzi whenever she’s up and about with her parents because of her clothing preference and hairstyle.
She’s the granddaughter of actor Jon Voight, who has a strained relationship with his daughter, Angelina. The Maleficent star even changed her last name, dropping the surname Voight, after her dad cheated and abandoned her mother, Marcheline Bertrand. He’s said to have never really supported them after that.
Graylen Eastwood – Granddaughter Of Clint Eastwood
Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood is known for his long list of works both as an actor and director. He is the grandfather of actress/writer Graylen Spencer Eastwood. The Eastwoods are a family of entertainers, and that’s the path Graylen took. She’s best known for her works, Parzival and Masque d’Or.
Graylen is Kyle Eastwood’s daughter, and her mother is Laura Gomez. She is also Alison Eastwood’s niece. Her father is a famous jazz bass musician who has lent his skills as a composer/arranger to films like Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby.
Ryder Robinson – Grandson Of Goldie Hawn
Actress Kate Hudson and her former husband, rocker Chris Robinson, had a son together named Ryder. That makes him the grandson of acclaimed actress Goldie Hawn and actor Bill Hudson.
Ryder’s parents separated when he was just three, and they both have joint child custody, which keeps him in touch with both of them. However, in 2017, his father challenged the joint custody and petitioned for full custody. Perhaps, the move was sparked by Hudson and her boyfriend, Fanny Fujikawa, getting serious. Hudson and Fujikawa welcomed a daughter in October 2018.