20 celebrity moms whose daughters are following their footsteps

In addition to being a powerhouse actor, Jada Pinkett Smith is the founder and lead singer of the metal rock band Wicked Wisdom. She has two children, Jaden and Willow, who both had popular hits with big artists like Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj in the early 2010s. Willow, however, has continued her musical career.

Not only has Beyoncé remained one of the most influential and popular singers since her debut in the late '90s, but she's also one of the most celebrated. In 2023, she became the most-awarded artist in Grammy's history, and it seems like that's rubbed off on her daughter, Blue. The 12-year-old won her own Grammy for Best Music Video, and since then, she's gone on tour with her mother, performing songs like "BLACK PARADE" and "My Power."

Kris Jenner is a boss, and so are her daughters. Kim's SKIMS brand is the official underwear partner of the NBA, Kylie has a billion-dollar business, and Kendall has posed for Vogue and walked alongside greats on runways across the world.

Anastasia Soare is the founder of the beauty brand Anastasia Beverly Hills and has built an empire since its launch in 1997. Her daughter, Claudia, wanted to jump in on the fun, and in 2016, became the brand president, tasked with growing the company's social media presence. As of September 2024, they have nearly 19 million followers on Instagram and 1.1 million on TikTok. 

Madonna worked on a clothing line alongside her daughter in 2010 for Macy's. It was named after her 1985 hit single "Material Girl" and had many big names serving as the face of the brand, including Rita Ora, Zendaya, and Kelly Osbourne. 

Yolanda Hadid was a superstar model before deciding to settle down and start a family. She has two daughters, Bella and Gigi, who have modeled alongside some of the greats and posed for several publications, including Seventeen, Vogue, and GQ.

Lisa Bonet spent time on television in The Cosby Show in the '80s and '90s, and that was all of the inspiration her daughter, Zoë Kravitz, needed to get in front of the camera herself. The 35-year-old has appeared in numerous productions, including Big Little Lies, X-Men, and Batman.

Cindy Crawford and her daughter Kaia Gerber are just alike! Like her mother, Kaia has created quite a name for herself in the modeling industry, posing for many big brands, including Versace, Saint Laurent, Jimmy Choo, and Chanel.

Demi Moore isn't the only one in her family who can act. Rumer, her daughter, has been appearing in front of the camera since 1995, snagging credits from shows including Empire, Pretty Little Liars, and CSI. 

Diana Ross has done everything under the sun, from releasing chart-topping albums to appearing in iconic films such as The Wiz , so it makes sense her daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, caught the performing bug, too. She might not be a singer, but she is a dynamic actor known for her performances in Girlfriends and Blackish.

Meryl Streep is an accomplished and talented actress, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise to learn her daughters, Mamie and Grace, have followed in her footsteps. Mamie has had roles in The Good Wife, The Collection, and True Detective, while Grace has starred in HBO's The Newsroom.

Christie Brinkley is another supermodel who posed for illustrious brands and publications like CoverGirl and Sports Illustrated during her career. Her (almost identical) daughter, Sailor, has followed her mom's path to a tee, modeling for companies like Claire's and Nike. She even filled in for her mother during a season of Dancing with the Stars!

Reese Witherspoon's daughter, Ava, has been in the public eye for the last several years. In addition to posting for her one million Instagram followers and appearing in ads, the 24-year-old also models for brands like Wonderbloom and Beyoncé's Ivy Park.

Kate Hudson can truly say she got it from her mama. The actress, known for her roles in Netflix's Glass Onion and the 2016 comedy Mother's Day, is the daughter of Goldie Hawn (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In).

Thandiwe Newton has been a superstar actress since her debut in the '80s. She's appeared in box office hits, including Mission: Impossible and Norbit. Her daughter, Nico, started appearing in front of the camera in 2019 when she played the role of Milly in the American fantasy film Dumbo. However, playing the role of Sarah in HBO's 2023 adaptation of The Last Of Us is what really catapulted her into the limelight.

Kimora Lee Simmons is an established author, businesswoman, fashion designer, and television personality. In 1999, she launched the global fashion brand Baby Phat after modeling for big brands, including Chanel. Her daughter, Aoki, has taken a liking to the runway as well, modeling for companies like Calvin Klein and Pottery Barn.

Most people know Heidi Klum from hosting shows like Germany's Next Top Model and Project Runway. Still, we can't forget about the many years she spent at the top of the modeling industry, working with prestigious brands like Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret. Out of her four children, her daughter Leni took after her, posing for several companies and modeling alongside her mom in a spread for Vogue.

Everybody knows Mariah Carey has the voice of an angel, and according to the singer, her daughter Monroe is just like her. "Honestly, [her] tone when [she] sing[s] is so beautiful, and I'm so thankful that [she] inherited that from me," she said in 2022.

Susan Sarandon has been acting in Hollywood since 1970, starring in films like Thelma & Louise and Disney's Enchanted. Her daughter, Eva, began acting in the early '90s, snagging roles in Dead Man Walking and an episode of Friends. Her latest role was in the 2022 musical drama Monarch, in which she played the younger version of Dottie Cantrell Roman, who was portrayed by her mother, Susan!

In addition to being a political figure, Hillary Clinton has also authored several books, including What Happened, Hard Choices, and It Takes a Village. Her daughter Chelsea, who campaigned vigorously in 2008 and 2016, has also published several books, one of them titled She Persisted, which tells the story of thirteen American women who made an impact on American history, including Harriet Tubman and Sonia Sotomayor.