Hollywood is full of family dynasties, and it's not uncommon for children of A-list celebrities to follow in their parents' footsteps. Sometimes, this leads to unique opportunities for on-screen collaborations between famous parents and their offspring. From brief cameos to starring roles, these pairings offer a fascinating glimpse into family dynamics and shared talent. With Father's Day having recently passed, let's revisit some memorable instances of A-list dads sharing the screen with their children.
Kate Hudson shared the screen with her stepdad, Kurt Russell, in the disaster drama "Deepwater Horizon." (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Michael Kors)
Many well-known father-child pairings have graced the screen together. Here are some notable examples:
- Tom and Colin Hanks: Colin appeared in his father's directorial debut, "That Thing You Do!," and later took a leading role in "The Great Buck Howard."
- Johnny and Lily-Rose Depp: Lily-Rose, who has carved her own path in films like "The King," also appeared alongside her father in "Tusk" and "Yoga Hosers."
- Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez), Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, and Ramon Estevez: This talented family has collaborated on several projects, including "Cadence" and "Wall Street." Emilio also directed his father and siblings in "The Way."
- Brad Pitt and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt: Shiloh made a brief appearance in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," while her sister Vivienne appeared in "Maleficent."
- Jerry and Ben Stiller: This comedic duo shared the screen in numerous films, most notably "Zoolander," as well as "Hot Pursuit," "Highway to Hell," and "Heavyweights."
- Will and Jaden Smith: Will and Jaden delivered a powerful performance in "The Pursuit of Happyness" and also teamed up for "Men in Black II" and "After Earth."
- Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus: This father-daughter duo charmed audiences in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" and its subsequent film adaptation.
- Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, and their children: Chris's children, India, Sasha, and Tristan, along with his wife, Elsa, all had roles in "Thor: Love and Thunder."
- Ralph and Julia Macchio: Ralph's daughter, Julia, joined the "Cobra Kai" cast as a relative of his character, Daniel LaRusso.
- Sean and Dylan Penn: Dylan starred in her father's directorial project, "Flag Day."
- Eugene and Dan Levy: This comedic pair played a memorable father-son duo in the award-winning series "Schitt's Creek."
- Clint and Scott Eastwood: This iconic duo has collaborated on several films, including "Flags of Our Fathers," "Gran Torino," "Invictus," and "Trouble with the Curve."
- Donald and Kiefer Sutherland: Donald and Kiefer played father and son in the western "Forsaken."
- Bruce and Rumer Willis: Rumer has appeared alongside her father in "The Whole Nine Yards," "Hostage," and "Air Strike."
- Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson: Both actors appeared in the "Harry Potter" franchise, with Brendan playing Mad-Eye Moody and Domhnall playing Bill Weasley.
Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp, has been building her own acting career while occasionally working with her father. (Jun Sato/WireImage)
The Estevez/Sheen family collaborated on "The Way," directed by Emilio Estevez. (Mark Sullivan/WireImage)
Will and Jaden Smith's most notable collaboration was in the moving film "The Pursuit of Happyness." (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus continue to work together even after their "Hannah Montana" days. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The Hemsworth family made "Thor: Love and Thunder" a true family affair. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
Eugene and Dan Levy brought their real-life father-son dynamic to the screen in "Schitt's Creek." (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Bruce Willis and his daughter, Rumer, have worked together in several films. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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