7 Big Name Celebrities We Never Realized Were Nepo Babies

Ben Stiller

Ben's parents were both famous actors as well as a comedy duo. His father, Jerry Stiller played Frank on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner in King of Queens whilst his mother, Meara Stiller acted in Sex and the City and All My Children.

With comedic movies like Meet the Parents, Zoolander and Night at the Museum it's clear that Ben takes after his parents.

Whitney Houston

There's no doubt that the late singer and actress was destined for stardom, but she was also closely connected to some music industry legends.

Her mother, Cissy Houston is a Grammy-winning gospel singer and a backup singer for Aretha Franklin, who was also a close family friend. Adding to the talent pool, Dionne Warwick, who ranks at 74 on Billboard's Hot 100's Greatest Artists of All Time, is Whitney's cousin.

Timothee Chalamet

The Call Me By Your Name star didn't exactly come from nothing.

His mother, Nicole Flender, was a Broadway actress and singer, and his aunt and uncle both writers and directors, with his uncle working on Gilmore Girls and Scream.

Having made his acting debut at just 9 years old, it's easy to imagine that his family played a role in his fame, especially after his agent revealed that Timothee “hasn't auditioned for anything” in over 7 years, but at the same time, his talent is undeniable.

Jessica Capshaw

Jessica is easily most recognized for her role as Arizona Robbins on Grey's Anatomy, but she made her acting debut in The Locusts at age 19, co-starring alongside her mother, Kate Capshaw. Kate's many movies included Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, directed by her eventual husband, Steven Spielberg, who became Jessica's stepfather when she was 15.

Robert Downey Jr.

Before he suited up as Iron Man, Robert was part of the Saturday Night Live cast, for which his uncle, Jim Downey, was a writer.

Robert was launched into the acting world by his father, Rober Downey Sr., a writer and filmmaker, and the pair acted together in the films Johnny Be Good and Hail Caesar.

Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall acknowledges that having actor and director Brendan Gleeson as his father made his journey easier, but adds that it also comes down to putting in the work.

The actor and screenwriter has been in a variety of films and shows including Ex Machina and The Revenant, with a leading role in About Time. He also played Bill Weasley in Harry Potter, had a role in two Star Wars movies, and appeared in an episode of Black Mirror.

Billie Lourd

Billie came to fame as Chanel No.3 on Scream Queens and a recurring character on American Horror Story. Her Scream Queens signature fluffy earmuffs were a tribute to Princess Leia's signature side buns on Star Wars, played by Billie's late mother, Carrie Fisher.

Billie is a third-generation actress, with her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, most famous for her lead role in Singin' in the Rain.