A new generation of 'nepo babies' is taking over our screens and some you might not even recognise
Hollywood loves a nepo baby, and the next generation of stars proves exactly that.
Stars such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Paris Hilton could all be described as nepo babies given the mainstream success of their parents.
But from familiar surnames to stars whose famous family connections might have completely passed you by, a new generation of celebrity offspring is making their mark on our screens.
Here are the young stars you’ll be seeing a lot more of in the future...
Keen Ruffalo
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You might know his dad, but you’ll be getting to know Keen Ruffalo in his own right.
The 25-year-old son of Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney is having a breakout moment as Connor in Prime Video’s Sterling Point, after previously landing a role in Nimrods.
Despite growing up around Hollywood, Keen originally studied jewellery-making before discovering acting during the pandemic.
He went on to train at HB Studio and RADA, and says he auditioned more than 100 times before landing his first role.
Homer Gere
Richard Gere’s son has gone from a small role in Euphoria to leading man status in The Shards.
Homer Gere, 26, stars alongside Kaia Gerber in the new FX thriller, marking his biggest role yet.
His famous dad has already given him the seal of approval, describing Homer as someone who 'really kind of preternaturally knows what he’s doing'.
Kaia Gerber
You’d have to be living under a rock not to recognise Kaia Gerber, but her latest acting stint is putting her firmly back in the spotlight.
The daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, Kaia has swapped the catwalk for The Shards, where she stars alongside her mum’s former husband Richard Gere’s son, Homer.
Talk about a small world!
Taylor Dearden
Taylor Dearden may not immediately ring a bell, but you’ll probably recognise her from The Pitt.
The 33-year-old plays Dr Melissa 'Mel' King in the hit medical drama.
She’s the daughter of Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston and actress Robin Dearden, with her dad previously describing himself and his wife as 'over the moon' about her success.
West Duchovny
The daughter of The X-Files star David Duchovny and actress Téa Leoni, West Duchovny has been building an impressive acting CV of her own.
At 27, she’s now starring in The Five-Star Weekend alongside Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan and Chloë Sevigny.
Her dad has made it clear that West is charting her own path, calling her 'extremely talented'.
Harlow Jane
Harlow Jane is the 23-year-old daughter of Severance star Patricia Arquette and Boogie Nights actor Thomas Jane.
She stars in The Five-Star Weekend as Jennifer Garner’s daughter, and her mum has already said she’s 'blown away' by Harlow’s acting.
Charlie Hall
You might recognise the surname as Charlie Hall is the son of Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus and writer and actor Brad Hall.
The 29-year-old has already appeared in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and is heading for an even bigger spotlight with a role in the fourth season of The White Lotus.
Ella Beatty
Ella Beatty has landed one seriously dark role.
The 26-year-old daughter of Hollywood legends Warren Beatty and Annette Bening is set to play Lizzie Borden in Netflix’s upcoming Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.
Her mum has described Ella as disciplined and hardworking, so she’s clearly inherited a little more than the family surname.
Moses Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s son Moses Martin is taking a slightly different route into the spotlight.
The 20-year-old is the lead singer of alternative-rock band People I’ve Met, whose track 'For Hire' features in Burberry’s autumn 2026 campaign. He also stars in the campaign, marking his fashion debut.
Aran Murphy
The son of Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy and artist Yvonne McGuinness, Aran Murphy is also following his dad into acting.
The 19-year-old has roles in HBO’s War and Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun, which also stars Jenna Ortega.
Cillian has insisted that nepotism alone won’t get anyone far in the industry, saying his son is simply a 'good little actor'.
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Rhiannon Ingle