Celebrities Who Starred with Their Kids in Movies

There is a saying that the apple does not fall too far from the tree. It’s pretty true because the sons and daughters of many actors seem to inherit the “acting genes” from their parents. You will find that the children of several actors and actresses portray the roles given to them as skillfully (or more skillfully) as the parents. In this post, we will take a look at a few celebrities who starred with their kids in movies. Here comes the top movie on the list!

1. Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness (Yes! It’s “Happyness” and not “Happiness”)

Actor: Will Smith

Actor’s Son: Jaden Smith

You can find a lot of life lessons in this movie. Based on a true story, “The Pursuit of Happyness” is about Chris Gardner and his little son. They lead a homeless life for nearly a year. The struggles faced by the father and son and how they deal with them form the crux of the movie. It’s a must-watch film, so don’t miss it!

2. Movie: Ricki and the Flash

Actress: Meryl Streep

Actress’s Daughter: Mamie Gummer

Meryl Streep’s eldest daughter, Mamie Gummer, portrays the role of Streep’s estranged child in the movie. It’s a story about a woman who gave up everything to follow her rock-and-roll dreams but returns to her family years later when she is given the chance to make amends.

3. Movie: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Actor: Jon Voight

Actor’s Daughter: Angelina Jolie

In this 2001 action-cum-adventure movie, Angelina Jolie plays the role of Lara Croft. Jon Voight, the real father of Angelina Jolie, acts as Lara’s father, Richard Croft. The movie is based on the “Tomb Raider” video game series. This movie is slightly different from the others on our list because the daughter plays the main character!