Famous relatives of Hollywood actors that many people don't know about
Famous relatives of Hollywood actors that many people don’t know
Although acting dynasties are common in Hollywood, not many people know that some stars have famous relatives. Some of them were born into famous families, but achieved success through their own hard work. Below we will talk about such actors.
**Gwyneth Paltrow**
Not many people know that Gwyneth Paltrow’s godfather is the legendary director Steven Spielberg. The director has been friends with her family for many years. The actress’s mother, Blythe Danner, was one of the famous theater actresses in New York, and her father, Bruce Paltrow, was a successful producer and director.
Spielberg supported Gwyneth since childhood and was one of the first people to notice her talent. Later, he invited the actress to a small role in the film “Captain Hook”. However, Paltrow did not use this connection to increase her reputation. She gained fame through her roles in the films “Emma”, “Seven” and “Shakespeare in Love” and won an Oscar.
**Lily Collins**
Not everyone knows that Lily Collins, the star of the TV series “Emily in Paris”, is the daughter of the legendary Genesis drummer and vocalist, Grammy winner Phil Collins.
However, Lily began her career without the help of her father. At first she worked as a journalist, and then entered the world of cinema. She became known for her roles in the films “Oppogoi: Revenge of the Gnomes”, “Bone” and “The Beautiful. The Bad. The Ugly”.
**Nicolas Cage**
The actor’s real name is Nicholas Kim Coppola. He is the grandson of composer Carmine Coppola and the nephew of the famous director Francis Ford Coppola.
At the beginning of his career, Nicolas did not want to use the famous surname Coppola and changed it to Cage. He chose the new surname in honor of the comic book character Luke Cage and composer John Cage.
Later, he became one of the most famous actors in Hollywood and won an Oscar for his role in the film “Leaving Las Vegas”.
**Jamie Lee Curtis**
Today, many people know Jamie Lee Curtis from the films “Halloween”. But not everyone knows that she is the daughter of famous actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
Her father was the star of the film “All Girls in Jazz”, and her mother is famous for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho”. Jamie, on the other hand, did not rely on her parents’ names and achieved success mainly with roles in horror and comedy films.
**Tilda Swinton**
Tilda Swinton is known for her unusual appearance and unique roles. But not many people know that he is a representative of one of the oldest aristocratic families in Great Britain - the Swinton dynasty.
The history of this dynasty dates back to about the 10th century. The first information about them appears in documents dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. Over the centuries, representatives of the dynasty worked as knights, British army officers, politicians and diplomats. Some of them served in the royal court, while others played an important role in governing the Scottish territories.