11 Celeb Kids Who Chose Fame And 8 Others Who Didn't And Opted For A More Normal Life

    Not every "nepo baby" chose the spotlight.

    Ramandeep Sidhu
    by Ramandeep Sidhu

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    Talks of "nepo babies" in Hollywood have recently been trending online. Some celebrity kids have been able to make their own name despite just being another actor's kid. They've shown just how talented they are and deserving of the spotlight.

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    Here are 11 celebrity kids who followed in their parents' footsteps:

    1. Maude Apatow

    Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann, and Maude Apatow attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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    Maude Apatow, daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, has recently found success in HBO's hit TV show, Euphoria. 

    2. Maya Hawke

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    Ethan Hawke and his ex-wife Uma Thurman share a daughter, Maya Hawke. Maya was cast as Robin in the third season of Netflix's Stranger Things. She has shared the screen with both of her parents in separate projects.

    3. Dan Levy

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    The famous father-son duo, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, created the hit TV show, Schitt's Creek. This led to Dan receiving multiple awards, most notably an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award.

    4. Billie Lourd

    Actress Carrie Fisher and daughter actress Billie Lourd attend the Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on December 14, 2015
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    Billie Lourd is well-known as the late Carrie Fisher's daughter, but the actress found her own success starring alongside Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in the film, Booksmart. 

    5. Lily-Rose Depp

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    Lily-Rose is an actor and model just like her parents. She will be a part of The Weeknd's upcoming anticipated HBO show, The Idol.

    6. Zoë Kravitz

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    Zoë Kravitz is a singer much like her father and an actress like her mother. She has found success in HBO's Big Little Lies and starred alongside Robert Pattinson as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the movie, The Batman.

    7. Kaia Gerber

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    Like her supermodel mom, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber is a powerhouse in the modeling world. 

    8. Willow Smith

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    With her iconic song, "Whip My Hair," Willow solidified herself as a musician and entertainer much like her father Will Smith. She continues to flourish within the music industry today.

    9. Gigi Hadid

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    Due to her mother Yolanda's modeling career, Gigi started modeling at the early age of 2 years old for Baby Guess. She is now a global icon in the modeling industry. 

    10. Blue Ivy Carter

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    With parents like music legends Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Blue Ivy was bound to follow the same path. At the 2021 Grammy Awards, Blue Ivy Carter won an award for Best Music Video for "Brown Skin Girl." She was credited as a featured artist on her mother's song. She is the second-youngest Grammy award winner. 

    11. Kate Hudson

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    Kate Hudson has had notable roles throughout her career. With a mother like Goldie Hawn, talent runs in the family. 

    And in contrast, here are eight celebrity kids who avoided fame and opted for a more normal life:

    12. James Wilkie Broderick

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    Son of Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, James Wilkie Broderick is just a normal kid. He's seen often at events with his parents, but he hasn't been too keen on stepping into the spotlight. 

    13. Julian Stern

    Lisa Kudrow and Julian Murray Stern arrives at the LA Special Screening Of Annapurna Pictures' "Booksmart" at Ace Hotel on May 13, 2019
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    Lisa Kudrow became famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the hit sitcom, Friends. Her son, Julian Stern, chose to stay away from Hollywood. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021. 

    14. Bella Cruise

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    Ex-husband and wife Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman share a daughter, Bella Cruise. The actors' daughter keeps a low-key profile in the media. She is an artist and designer.

    15. Benjamin Ford

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    Harrison Ford's son, Benjamin Ford, is the chef at an LA restaurant called Ford's Filling Station.

    16. Jack Dafoe

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    Jack Dafoe, son of Hollywood icon Willem Dafoe, is an environmentalist. He chose the Earth instead of the entertainment industry. A great choice!

    17. Hannah Selleck

    Actor Tom Selleck (C), wife Jillie (R), and daughter Hannah (L) arrive at the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California
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    Tom Selleck's daughter, Hannah, is an equestrian. She currently owns Descanso Farm, a horse training and breeding station. 

    18. Jessica Springsteen

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    Much like Hannah Selleck, Bruce Springsteen's daughter, Jessica, is also an equestrian. 

    19. Elisabeth Anne Carell

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    Steve Carell and Nancy Carell's kids have not pursued an acting career. In fact, their only daughter, Elisabeth, is currently attending Northwestern University in Illinois.