For some, life in the spotlight is a family affair.

From distant cousins Lenny Kravitz and Al Roker to father-daughter duo Eve Hewson and Bono, Hollywood is filled with shocking celeb relatives.

And Perfect Couple star Hewson shared some insight into what it was like growing up as the daughter of a rock and roll icon—including having access to his celebrity-filled phonebook. One of the perks to having a famous dad was the opportunity to take normal teenage fun to the next level—a level that consists of prank calling “Sexyback” singer Justin Timberlake.

"I like to take advantage of my circumstances sometimes,” the actress explained in a 2021 interview with This Morning, “and when I was younger, I stole my dad's address book. I tried to prank call a few people, but Justin picked up, so we asked him trivia questions from the back of a cereal box." 

Other celebrity father-daughter pairs include “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer Elle King and SNL alum Rob Schneider, Parks and Recreation actress Rashida Jones and music producer Quincy Jones, along with Lily Collins and Grammy Award-winner Phil Collins.

And let’s not forget about the sweet mother-daughter bond between Zoey Deutch and Back to the Future icon Lea Thompson, who gives her daughter a lot of credit for growing up in the spotlight.

"She's faced more adversity and I think she's a strong and incredible person," Lea shared with E! News in March 2022, adding that she's "impressed" by how Zoey and her older sister, Madelyn Deutch, have managed to "navigate this business."

Much like Zoey and Madeline, there are a few other stars that share the spotlight with a sibling. For Superbad star Jonah Hill and Booksmart actress Beanie Feldstein, acting must run in the family because the brother-sister pair makes quite the comedy duo. And if the last names haven’t given it away, Teen Witch star Robyn Lively and Gossip Girl alum Blake Lively are half-sisters who share the same mom—talent manager Elaine Lively.

But while these celebs kept fame in the immediate family, some familial ties took a little digging to discover. Genealogist Dr. Adina Newman—known on Instagram as My Family Genie—revealed Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Vanderpump Rules alum Stassi Schroeder are allegedly related, dating back to the 1600s on their paternal grandmother’s side.

To uncover more surprising celebrity relatives, keep reading.

On an April 2 episode of Finding Your Roots, host Henry Louis Gates Jr., revealed that Lena Dunham had a distant ancestor in common with Larry David on her mother's side. 

Genealogist Dr. Adina Newman, known on Instagram as My Family Genie, revealed Blanchard and the Vanderpump Rules alum are allegedly related on their paternal grandmother's side dating back all the way to the 1600s.

Schroeder, a self-professed true crime fan, commented on Newman's post, "Omg I'm unwell."

The Mask of Zorro star was married to the Fifty Shades of Grey actress' mother Melanie Griffith for 20 years before they ultimately split in 2015, but that doesn't mean the stepfather and daughter's bond has been severed.

Johnson got emotional when she presented an award to Banderas at the 2019 Hollywood Film Awards.

"I come from a family of many a marriage and I got very lucky," Johnson, whose dad is actor Don Johnson, said. "I got a bonus dad who I realized that, over time, is actually one of the most influential people in my whole life," she said. "When I was six years old, my mother married a man who brought an unbelievably bright light and a whole new world of creativity and culture—and one remarkably magical little sister into our family."

The Teen Witch star and the Gossip Girl alum are half-sisters who share the same mom, talent manager Elaine Lively.

The "Ex's & Oh's" singer is the SNL vet's daughter, born from his relationship with former model London King.

The Fast & Furious star is cousins with the R&B singer thanks to her stepfather, Reverend Edward Best, who happens to be the rapper's uncle.

The late-night host and the Rescue Me creator are third cousins.

The onetime Grey's Anatomy doc has called the legendary director stepdad ever since he married her mom Kate Capshaw in 1991.

The Grown-ish star calls the rapper her second cousin. She was even the flower girl in his 2005 wedding with now ex-wife Kelis!

The actress is the daughter of the Back to the Future icon.

Not only did the Veep vet make a name for herself playing a famous daughter on the HBO comedy, but she's also a famous daughter in real life. The erstwhile Jack Bauer star is her father.

Some Emily in Paris viewers were très shocked to discover Lily is the daughter of the English Grammy winner. 

The comedian and the New York Senator are actually related, as he's the first cousin of her father.

According to a 2014 People interview, a family historian from Ancestry.com claimed that the Fannings and the Princess of Wales are all descendants of King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377, making them very distant relatives—21st cousins, to be exact.

The actors are actually brother and sister!

Talent runs in this family, as the Reno 911! alum, Orange Is the New Black actress and This Is Us star are all cousins.

"We are blood related!" Nash wrote on Instagram January 2024, sharing a photo of the trio at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Third Annual Fundraising Gala. "REAL cousins!"

The SNL alum calls the Cheers icon Uncle George whenever he seems him. At least, we assume he does.

Yep, Game of Thrones' Stannis Baratheon is the real-life dad of Fear the Walking Dead's Nick Clark.

The brunette beauty and the "Stay With Me" singer are third cousins. During a radio interview, Smith admitted that the pair have never met because their family is "huge."

The Salt actor and the memorable Law & Order: SVU guest star are half-brothers.

You may not have guessed but the Bridesmaids comedian and the former View co-host are cousins.

The We're the Millers actress has the perfect mentor in the Pretty Woman star, who happens to be her auntie.

Who knew the stunning Dancing With the Stars pro is second cousins with the Friends alum?

The True Blood vampire caught the acting bug from his dear old dad who stars in both The Avengers and Thor franchises.

The Ghost Rider actor comes from an extremely talented family. One of his cousins directed The Bling Ring, the other starred in Saving Mr. Banks and his uncle directed The Godfather.

The outspoken British singer is the older sister of the Game of Thrones star. She even wrote a song about him titled "Alfie."

 

The Damages star and the Lipstick Jungle actress are second cousins.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty actress originally inspired her baby brother to get into show business.

The Parks and Recreation actress is the daughter of the legendary music producer.

The Lost actor has a very famous cousin in the Mission: Impossible star.