Recently, there has been a lot of criticism regarding celebrities‘ children being granted favored positions even though they lack skills.
“Nepo babies,” as they are generally known, are born to famous superstars and, as a result of their connections, can acquire remarkable roles and engagements that would otherwise be out of reach for them. It eventually gets out, and netizens are outraged about this serious offense.
Some well-known children, on the other hand, remain anonymous and lead more ordinary lives. Meanwhile, some may have begun their professions through their parents’ networks, but their own inherited talents have paved the path.
Scroll down to learn more about these celebs’ children who have managed to stay under the radar for many years despite their star-power nature.
1. Sofia Vergara’s son: Manolo Gonzalez Vergara.
When she was 19, the Colombian diva gave birth to her only child, Manolo. Manolo’s father is Joe Gonzalez, Sofia’s high school sweetheart.
2. Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds’ Daughters: James, Inez, And Betty
Blake and Ryan met on the set of the film Green Lantern in 2010, and they started dating the next year.
The A-list couple has four children: James (born in 2014), Inez (born in 2016), Betty (born in 2019), and an unnamed fourth kid (born in 2023).
Taylor Swift, who is good friends with the couple, named the characters in her song Betty after the actors’ children.
3. Lisa Kudrow’s Son: Julian
Remember when Phoebe volunteered to be a surrogate mother for her half-brother on Friends? The writers adapted the storyline to explain Lisa Kudrow’s real-life pregnancy during the fourth season of the sitcom.
Julian, the actress’s only son, was born to her and French marketing entrepreneur Michel Stern in 1996.
4. Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s daughter: Coco Arquette
Coco appears to have inherited her parents’ enthusiasm for the entertainment industry since she has expressed an interest in singing and dancing.
The 23-year-old is not just the daughter of Courtney Cox and David Arquette, but she also has Jennifer Aniston as her godmother.
5. Tom Cruise And Nicole Kidman’s Daughter: Bella Kidman Cruise
Tom and Nicole adopted two children during their marriage: Isabella (1992) and Connor (1995). The siblings practice Scientology, the controversial religion of which their father is the most well-known member.
“They’re adults. “They have chosen to be Scientologists, and as a mother, it is my responsibility to love them,” the Big Little Lies actress stated in 2018.
Unlike her well-known parents, the 31-year-old chooses to live out of the spotlight. She currently lives in Croydon, London, with her husband, Max Parker.
6. Dwayne Johnson’s daughter: Simone Alexandra Johnson.
In 2001, the wrestler-turned-actor gave birth to daughter Simone Alexandra with his first wife, Danny Garcia. Simone followed in her father’s footsteps and became the first fourth-generation wrestler in WWE history.
7. Matt Damon’s Daughters: Isabella, Stella, And Gia
The 53-year-old actor prefers to keep his three children out of the spotlight, so it was shocking to see him alongside Isabella, Stella, and Gia at the March 2023 premiere of AIR.
Matt met Luciana Barroso, his wife and the mother of his children, in 2003 while she was working as a bartender in South Beach, Miami.
The A-lister also has a stepdaughter, Alexia, who was born from Luciana’s previous relationship.
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8. Robert Downey Jr.’s children: Avri and Exton.
Robert’s younger children assisted him in shaving his head for the HBO series The Sympathizer, in which he portrays numerous antagonists.
In an endearing video released on social media, the Iron Man star showed his kids, 7-year-old Avri Roel and 10-year-old Exton Elias, painting his head orange to celebrate Halloween once the job was over.
The actor has a kid named Indio, whom he shares with his ex-wife Deborah Falconer.
9. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughters are Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose.
The Australian actress and country singer has two daughters: Sunday Rose (born in 2008) and Faith Margaret (born in 2010).
10. Brendan Fraser’s sons: Leland, Holden, and Griffin.
Brendan’s adolescent kids, 16-year-old Leland, and 18-year-old Holden, will accompany him at the November 2022 premiere of his critically acclaimed film The Whale.
Griffin, 20, his third kid with his ex-wife, actress and writer Afton Smith, was not present at the celebration. Griffin has autism, according to the actor, who announced this in 2018.
11. Uma Thurman’s daughter: Luna Thurman-Busson.
The stylish 12-year-old daughter of Uma Thurman and French financier Arpad Busson appeared with her mother in a beautiful Instagram image in December 2022.
Uma and Arpad, who dated on and off from 2007 to 2014, were involved in a legal struggle over Luna’s custody, which resulted in the actress being granted primary custody in 2017.
12. Billy Joel’s Daughters: Della Rose And Remy Anne
Billy shocked his audience last year at his Madison Square Garden event by putting his two youngest daughters on stage for a special rendition of Jingle Bells.
Della Rose, 8, and Remy Anne, 6, joined their father in charming elf-inspired attire, getting the crowd in the holiday spirit.
Billy has an elder daughter, Alexa Ray, a singer and pianist named after Ray Charles.
13. John Travolta’s son: Benjamin
The star from Pulp Fiction had Ben with his late wife, Kelly Preston, in 2010. The couple’s other children are Ella Bleu (born in 2000) and Jet (born in 1992). Jet died in 2009 after having a seizure at the age of sixteen.
14. Rainn Wilson’s Son: Walter
In 1995, the actor from The Office met his wife, writer Holiday Reinhorn, at an acting workshop at the University of Washington.
Nearly ten years later, in 2004, the couple welcomed a son named Walter.
Walter may not have siblings, but his home remains chaotic. The family has two pit bulls, a zonkey (a zebra-donkey mix), and two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.
15. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s children: Samuel, Fin, and Violet.
The couple, who dated from 2004 to 2015, are extremely protective of their children’s privacy.
In December 2023, Sam, born in 2012, joined his father to support his hometown team, the Boston Celtics. This was one of the few exceptions to the rule.
16. Kate Winslet’s daughter: Mia Threapleton
The 23-year-old appeared alongside her mother in the British television series I Am Ruth. They also went to the BAFTA TV Awards in May 2023.
The daughter of Mare of Eastown actor and film director Jim Threapleton also appeared in The Buccaneers, an Apple TV+ historical drama.
17. Céline Dion’s sons: René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy.
The Canadian singer has three sons: René-Charles, born in 2001, and Nelson and Eddy, twins born in 2010.
Céline had all three of her children with her late husband, musical producer René Angelil.
