For most people, it is not uncommon to look like one – or both – of their parents. While it may be eye color, the shape of a nose, or a smile, these similarities can help link people to their parents in a way that everyone can see. In most cases, resembling a parent is something that only those close to a person will care to notice. However, for celebrities, these similar traits are often put on display for the world to see. As a result, some celebrities have had to work twice as hard to find their own light outside of their parent’s shadow. Even though most have found success, they will never be able to shake the famous face that came before them. Here are 10 celebrities who look just like their parents.
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Will and Jaden Smith
Following in his father’s very successful footsteps, young Jaden Smith is currently working to make his mark as both an actor and a musician. At just 16 years-old, the younger Smith has already starred alongside his father and two films, and has released several singles and two mixtapes.
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Robin and Alan Thicke
Singer, Robin Thicke found mainstream success in 2006 with the release of his album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke. Since then, he has found even larger success with his 2013 single, “Blurred Lines,” which has been certified six times platinum in the United States. However, Thicke’s ability to entertain comes as no surprise considering the fact that his father, actor Alan Thicke, who is best known for his role as Jason Seaver, the all-American dad on the popular 80s sitcom, Growing Pains.
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Damon Wayans Jr. and Damon Wayans
The Wayans family is one of the best-known in the entertainment industry. With several noteworthy members, it only seems right that Daman Wayans Jr. join the family’s list of star. Since 1994, Damon Wayans Jr. has appeared on several TV and film productions, all while looking exactly like his famous father.
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Colin and Tom Hanks
Colin Hanks, like his father, has a very captivating on-screen presence. Best-known for his role in the 2002 film, Orange County, Colin Hanks has worked hard to carve out his own place in the acting world. However, despite wanting to stand out on his own, there’s no denying the fact that he very closely resembles his Academy Award winning father, Tom Hanks, who has appeared in several extremely successful films over the course of his career.
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Mariska Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield
Mariska Hargitay is best-known for her role as the hard-nose SVU detective, Olivia Benson. However, long before she stepped onto a Law and Order set, her mother, Jayne Mansfield, was already captivating crowds with the same talent and beauty she has passed down to her daughter. Although Mansfield died just three years after Hargitay was born, her legacy continues to live on through her famous daughter.
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Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight
Although Angelina Jolie and Jon Vought have had a very well documented dysfunctional relationship, there’s no denying that Jolie is her father’s child. Not only has she chosen the same line of work, but she has also earned an Academy Award. Although the father daughter duo may never be able to completely repair their relationship, they will forever be physically connected.
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Eva Amurri Martino and Susan Sarandon
Eva Amurri Martino may not be as well-known as her mother, Susan Sarandon, but she has been working in Hollywood for more than 20 years. Over the course of her career, Martino has made several on-screen appearances opposite her mother, and each time viewers couldn’t help but notice the incredible similarities in their physical appearances.
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Jason and John Ritter
Since the tender age of five, Jason Ritter has been building an impressive resume that includes films such as Freddy vs. Jason and TV series such as Parent Hood. Like his father, John Ritter, Jason has played a variety of roles which has allowed him to demonstrate his versatile talents. Although John Ritter passed away in 2003 at just 54 years-old, Jason continues to keep his father’s legacy alive by giving his all to every character he portrays.
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Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn
Kate Hudson gained mainstream success when she landed a role in the 2000 film, Almost Famous. Since then, Hudson has gone on to build a successful career that has earned her several awards including and an Academy Award nomination. Although her last name differs from that of her famous mother, Goldie Hawn, the resemblance makes it easy to draw the conclusion that they are mother and daughter. However, unlike some famous parents and children, Hudson has said that her and her mother have no intentions of working together, stating: “I have no plans to work with her. But she’s my favorite. I mean, our relationship is really important to us, so why would we use a movie as an opportunity to do something together.”
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Kiefer and Donald Sutherland
The resemblance that Keifer and Donal Sutherland is almost creepy. Both men, who have extremely successful careers as actors, share the same facial features and heart warming smile. Aside from their physical similarities, the two also share a close relationship. On several occasions, Donald Sutherland has shared that he is very proud of his son.
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