People Shared Which Famous "Nepotism Babies" Fully Deserve To Be Successful Because Of Their Own Talent And Not Their Parents' Name

Sometimes it really is in the DNA.

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community which famous kids of famous parents deserve success in their own right. Because a name can get you in the door, but it can't keep you in the room. Here's what they said:

1. Ben Stiller

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"Not only is he the only actor to be the lead in three separate billion dollar trilogies (Night at the Museum, Meet the Parents, and Madagascar), but he's provided a lot of opportunities for a lot of people. My generation, certainly here in the UK, aren't really aware of his famous parents."

—jonsharky

2. Elizabeth Olsen

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"She really showed her range as Wanda in Infinity War and WandaVision. Absolutely heartbreaking performance of not just losing the last ‘only thing’ left in her life, but being the one to have to kill Vision. Then the goodbyes at the end of Wandavision, it stands to reason we will cry with her characters again."

—lisaf493d05e9d

3. Benedict Cumberbatch

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"His parents are Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton — both British actors — but I think he has proven over and over again that he deserves his kudos."

—kvmarch

4. Jaden Smith

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"He got an early start in acting because of his parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, but I’m impressed with how he’s used his influence to start Just Water. Sustainably sourced, refillable 100% recyclable bottle that is almost plastic-free, and Jaden used some of the profits and people power of his company to help supply Flint, Michigan with clean water. And the water is genuinely good. A lot of celebrity brands are really gimmicky or rip offs of small businesses, but I’m impressed with this one."

—skeptickyl

5. Dan Levy

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"There's no chance that Schitt's Creek ever would have gotten made if his father, Eugene Levy, hadn't been involved. But they ended up creating one of the best shows of all time. Dan's contributions to the show (creating, writing, directing, etc.) are major and undeniable. So, in this case, I'm all good with nepotism. Schitt's Creek is the best!

—oh_bother

6. Dakota Johnson

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"I love the line of actresses from Tippi Hedren —-> Melanie Griffith —> Dakota Johnson."

—annikameek

7. Mariska Hargitay

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"The work she's done on Law & Order: SVU is amazing, and she's super laid back even though her mom was Jayne Mansfield!"

—bluebooky13

8. Zoe Kravitz / Bella Hadid

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"Zoe Kravitz and Bella Hadid, both are incredibely talented in their field and seem to work their asses off!"

—luucyolivia

9. Gracie Abrams

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"Gracie Abrams! I've only recently discovered her music but she has such a pretty voice and her song writing is beautiful (has a Taylor Swift storytelling quality to it which I love). Just the other day I found out that her dad is J.J. abrams, the director. As far as I know, she doesn't seem to mention him much which was why I was completely unaware!"

—sunnieannie

10. Sofia Coppola

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"As a member of the Coppola dynasty and daughter of legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather or Apocalypse Now, anyone?) It would be easy to judge Sofia a nepo-baby. And knowing how hard it is to get in as a woman film director, I'm sure her family connections were important to getting her start.

But if you've seen Marie Antoinette, The Beguiled, Lost in Translation or any of her other works, you'll know that she is full of talent and has a unique voice of her own. I absolutely love her movies. Sofia Coppola 100% deserves her place in Hollywood."

—darlingfluff

11. Miley Cyrus

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"For a long period she carried all of Disney on her BACK! And that’s just on pure hustle and strength alone. That girl defined a generation."

—laidedahunsi

12. Tracee Ellis Ross

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"She is absolutely hilarious (and has great style)! She has made a big name for herself aside from being Diana Ross's daughter. Props to her :)."

—obasworld

13. Bryce Dallas Howard

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"She was incredible in The Help and Rocketman, and she just seems like an actress who I could see winning an Oscar some day. She’s also a great director, I love her episodes of The Mandalorian."

—ventihaver

14. Laura Dern

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"Her father, Bruce Dern also very talented and successful. Perfect example of a talent that can stand alone, without relying on parental influence. She is an absolute force."

—jessicab44f8ce128

15. Enrique Iglesias

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"He didn’t want people to know his father is Julio Iglesias and started off with a different stage last name."

—little_ladylemonade

16. Drew Barrymore

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"She comes from a long line of actors, it's pretty much programmed into her DNA. She has proven herself to be not only an incredible actress, but a lovely human being who has overcome insane obstacles in her personal life. She is a mother, a business owner, a talk show host, a producer, and general all around badass. She has been a personal role model of mine since the '90s because her bubbly and infectious personality is what I strive for in myself. She is and always will be iconic in her own right, not just because of her famous last name and ancestors."

—kathleenannc

17. George Clooney

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"He is the son of news anchor Nick Clooney and the nephew of music legend and actor Rosemary Clooney. But he didn't get two Oscars, four Golden Globes, and an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award by just riding on their coattails."

—rob_w

18. Maya Hawke

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"Maya Hawke is amazing! (Kate Hudson is not.)"

—constanterratic

19. Elle Fanning

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"She got her shot in acting because of her sister Dakota, but my GOD does she stand on her own. Her acting in The Great is beyond incredible"

—sarahm4a351ca12

20. Grace Gummer

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"Grace Gummer is a great actress!"

—wendim2

21. Billie Lourd

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"Carrie Fisher’s daughter. Watch her in Booksmart and TELL me she’s not incredibly talented in her own right."

—lefluerlesurr

22. Nicolas Cage

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"He’s part of the Coppola family but chose to use Cage to avoid being a nepo-baby."

—abradley17

23. Wyatt Russell

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"He is so talented. I feel like he would have made even if Goldie and Kurt weren’t his parents. At least I hope so. Lodge 49 is one of the best shows out there thanks to him. I am still sad it got cancelled."

—lynnesp

24. Rashida Jones

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"Her dad is Quincey Jones and mom is Peggy Lipton, but she's so talented and funny! Love her."

—sophiesmama

25. Maude Apatow

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"Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow's daughter. Her acting chops in Euphoria speak for themselves. Side note, her sister Iris is super sweet too."

—baebumblebees

26. Margaret Qualley

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"She is phenomenal, dare I say a better actress than her mother Andie MacDowell."

—sarahs4bbc0e985

27. Maya Rudolph

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"As we know, her mother is singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton, but she’s an amazing actress and definitely deserves her fame."

—ellarose1400

28. Colin Hanks

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"Tom Hanks' son. He was good in Orange County and then he played a completely different character in Dexter."

—j4bd133df2

29. Liv Tyler

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"She did some modeling on her own first but people really took notice of her after she was in her father's music video. I'd consider her a beautiful and talented woman in her own right, but she definitely got some recognition because of her father."

—andip4

30. Gwyneth Paltrow

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"I will always be in love with her mother, Blythe Danner."

—lla696308