In their mother's shadow: Hollywood stars who became famous thanks to their parents

**In the Shadow of Parents: Hollywood Celebrities Whose Success Their Parents Have Contributed To**

Not many people know that the efforts of their parents played a significant role in the success of these actresses, who are often seen on the red carpet, to achieve today's fame.

**Gwyneth Paltrow**

Gwyneth's father, Bruce Paltrow, was a director and producer, and her mother, Blythe Danner, was a famous Hollywood actress. Danner is known for her roles in television (series such as "Columbo") and films. One of her most memorable roles is the role of the wife of Robert De Niro's character in the 2000 film "Meet the Parents".

Gwyneth's future profession may have seemed predetermined from childhood, but in her teens she chose an independent path and entered the university to study art history. However, Paltrow soon dropped out of school and followed in her mother's footsteps and became an actress.

Paltrow began her career in the 90s, starring in such popular films as "Scream", "Seven", "Body and Body". In 1998, she won an Oscar for her role as Violetta in the film "Shakespeare in Love". Gwyneth Paltrow is also known for her role in the Marvel universe, in particular, as Tony Stark's assistant and later lover Pepper Potts in the film "Iron Man".

**The Hadid Sisters**

Not many people know that the sisters' mother, Yolanda Hadid, worked in the modeling industry before getting married. In the 2010s, she gained fame through her participation in the reality show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills".

Yolanda had a great influence on the future profession of her children. For example, the eldest of the sisters, Gigi, entered the modeling business when her mother took her to an agency at the age of three.

In recent years, Yolanda Hadid has been accused of being strict with her daughters. The youngest sister, Bella, admitted that she struggled with mental health and an eating disorder (EDD) as a child. Fans of the star have attributed this to her mother's upbringing. In one episode of the same reality show, Yolanda says to one of her daughters: "You can be a bad girl for one night. But remember that you always have to go on a diet. In Paris and Milan, they like very thin girls!" With similar statements, Yolanda is believed to have instilled in her daughters eating habits that can negatively affect their psychological state.

**Angelina Jolie**

Angelina Jolie spends a lot of time raising her children and doing charity work. She made a career as a first-class actress and fulfilled the dreams of her mother Bertrand, who could not become famous in the cinema.

Like many children of Hollywood actors, Angelina Jolie got her first role thanks to her parents. She played the role of father and daughter in the film "Get Out" with her father. The same situation was repeated in the famous film "Lara Croft: The Prologue", where father and daughter again starred together.

**Jennifer Aniston**

Aniston's parents divorced when she was 10 years old. After the divorce, her father's career went uphill, while her mother had to raise children and stop acting in films.

Jennifer Aniston dreamed of becoming an actress as a teenager. Of course, her parents helped her. Jennifer first appeared on the screen in episodes of the series, where her father John played. However, it was not easy for the future actress, she went to many castings until she got the main role in the TV series "Friends". This project launched Jennifer Aniston's career. "Friends" is still considered one of the best sitcoms in television history.