11 Grandchildren Of Famous People Who Inherited Their Talent And That X-Factor
Children of famous actors, writers, and politicians frequently follow in their fathers' or mothers' footsteps. What about the grandchildren, though? It turns out they do the same thing.
Famous people's descendants are just as attractive, talented, and ambitious as their forefathers and mothers. When a celebrity dies, their whole estate passes typically to their next of kin, which is usually their spouse and children.
However, it turns out that family money and traditions aren't the only things passed down through generations. Just ask these famous celebrities' grandchildren, who have inherited their DNA, good looks, and, most significantly, unmistakable skill.
And a handful of these grandchildren are eerily similar to their grandparents when they were younger. It is unnecessary to emphasize how much love and concern grandparents have for their grandkids. When your grandfather is Elvis Presley or Charlie Chaplin, or your grandmother is Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly, you can certainly draw inspiration from them and even follow in their footsteps into the world of art and entertainment.
In certain circumstances, the extent of the grandchildren's popularity equalizes with that of their grandparents and, unexpectedly or not, skyrockets. We have to wonder, though, is their success in fame only due to genetics, or is there some effort involved?
We would say it's a bit of both. Take a look at our list.
We have compiled a list of 11 famous people and their grandchildren that proves our point.
1. Drew Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore’s granddaughter
Drew Barrymore is a Hollywood actress who began her career when she was seven years old. Lionel Barrymore, her grandfather, was a massive star in the 1930s because of his parts in classic dramas like Grand Hotel and Sherlock Holmes.
? Eastnews, © Eastnews2. Ethan Peck, Gregory Peck’s grandson
After seeing Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday, millions of girls in the 1950s fell in love with him. Ethan is following in his grandfather's footsteps by appearing in TV shows and films.
Critics describe him as a promising actor.
? Roman Holiday / Paramount Pictures, © Eastnews3. Nicholas Soames, Winston Churchill’s grandson
Sir Winston Churchill was a British Prime Minister, a politician, a journalist, a writer, and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. According to a study done in 2002, he is regarded as the most influential person in the United Kingdom's history.
Nicholas Soames is Winston Churchill's grandson, a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom, and a director of a private military company.
? Yousuf Karsh / Public Domain / Wikimedia, © Chris McAndrew / Public Domain / Wikimedia4. Cameron Douglas, Kirk Douglas' grandson
Cameron Douglas is a member of the Douglas family acting dynasty. His grandpa Kirk Douglas rose to fame as a result of his parts in classic Hollywood films such as Spartacus and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and his father Michael Douglas is a well-known actor and filmmaker.
Cameron appeared in four films at the start of his career and currently works for a film production company in Manhattan.
? Spartacus / Universal Studios, © Eastnews5. Bernhard Caesar Einstein, Albert Einstein's grandson
One of the most well-known pioneers of contemporary theoretical physics is Albert Einstein. Bernhard Caesar, his grandson, opted to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and study quantum physics and music.
He collaborated with the US Corps of Engineers on night vision equipment and laser research.
? Eastnews, © Thomaseinstein / Wikipedia6. Chris Pine, Anne Gwynne's grandson
Chris Pine is a well-known Hollywood actor and the grandson of pin-up icon Anne Gwynne from the 1940s. Anne rose to fame as a result of her parts in horror films, and she was even a scream queen (one of those attractive girls who screams when a monster is coming).
Chris earned a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. He has appeared in over 30 films, but it was his part in Star Trek that catapulted him to fame.
? The Strange Case of Doctor Rx / Universal Pictures, © Star Trek 2009 / Paramount Pictures7. Tuki Brando, Marlon Brando's grandson
Marlon Brando has 11 children. Although three of them are adopted, they have inherited his surname.
Tuki Brando is the grandson of actor Marlon Brando and Tarita, a Tahitian woman. This was, by the way, Brando's personal record for the longest marriage, which lasted ten years.
Tuki Brando is presently pursuing a modeling career, working for Versace and appearing in fashion shows and photoshoots. He also received his medical degree.
? A Streetcar Named Desire / Warner Bros., © Eastnews
8. Sarah Sutherland, Donald Sutherland’s granddaughter
Sarah Sutherland is following in her family's footsteps as an actress. Her father, Kiefer Sutherland, and grandfather, Donald Sutherland, are also well-known actors.
Sarah has appeared in television shows and feature films, and she is currently pursuing a career as a producer.
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9. Clark James Gable, Clark Gable's grandson
Clark Gable was one of the most gorgeous men of the twentieth century as Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind. Clark Gable III, his grandson, has the same attractive appearance and overwhelming charm as his grandfather. Clark began modeling when he was five years old.
He's now the host of Cheaters, a popular reality show where the cast investigates allegations of married people having relationships.
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10. Quinn Tivey, Elizabeth Taylor's grandson
With her amazing eyes and lovely hair, Elizabeth Taylor conquered the globe. Her grandson is an exact replica of her.
Elizabeth's generosity was also passed down to Quinn Tivey. He's now one of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's ambassadors.
Quinn is also a photographer who has traveled across the United States photographing AIDS patients. He also raises funds for amfAR, the AIDS Research Foundation.
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11. James Thiérrée, Charlie Chaplin’s grandson
Charlie Chaplin was married four times and had twelve children. Charlie's grandson, James Thiérrée, is a dancer, actor, and circus performer.
La Compagnie du Hanneton, his theater group, combines theater, dancing, and classic circus performances.
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It turns out that beauty and talent can be passed down through generations since grandkids are just as amazing as their grandparents. What do you think?
Of course, good genes don’t mean you shouldn’t rely mainly on that. Some effort is needed.
But, some lucky people need less effort than others…
