12 Hollywood ‘Nepo Babies’ Who Refused Or Decided To Follow In Their Parents’ Trailblazed Fame

While some celebrities have gone on to birth children who have in turn become famous and made a name for themselves within the industry, other new babies have made the choice to remain outside the spotlight.

As it turns out, being the children of some of the most famous actors or musicians in the world doesn’t make it impossible to live a pretty normal life.

Likewise, being a repo baby doesn’t mean that a person can’t inherit some admirable qualities and talents.

Bored Panda takes a look at celebrities’ children who have remained in the showbiz industry like their parents, and other children who have decided to pursue jobs outside of the industry.

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#1 Greg Wise And Emma Thompson's Son Tindyebwa Agaba Wise

Tindyebwa Agaba is the adopted son of British actors Greg Wise and Emma Thompson.

Emma reportedly first met Tindy, a refugee from Rwanda, when he was 16, at a refugee council event where she volunteered.

When Tindy was just a nine-year-old boy, he tragically lost his biological father to AIDS.

But the perseverant boy grew into a remarkable man, graduating with two degrees and speaking eight languages.

He is now a humanitarian who works with a specialist arm of the Metropolitan Police, helping refugees just like him.

#2 Tom Hanks' Eldest Son, Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks had big shoes to fill when he decided to pursue the same profession as his Oscar-winning father, Tom Hanks.

Now aged 45, Colin has gone on to star in a wide range of movies and TV shows, including Orange County, King Kong, The House Bunny, the Jumanji film series, as well as Dexter, Fargo, and The Good Guys.

Tom Hanks’ eldest son has also won and been nominated for several awards, including receiving the Soaring Star Award at the 2005 San Diego Film Festival for his role in Body of Work.

#3 Bruce Springsteen's Son, Sam Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen shares three children with his wife and fellow E Street Band member Patti Scialfa: Evan, 33, Jessica, 31, and Samuel, 29.

But the Grammy-award-winning musician’s youngest son, Sam Springsteen, chose a job that couldn’t be more opposite from a showbiz career - a firefighter. He currently fights fire in New Jersey, US.

#4 Harrison Ford's Eldest Son, Ben Ford

Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford has a total of five children.

But Benjamin "Ben" Ford is Harrison’s first child, born in 1966, whom he had with his ex-wife Mary Marquardt.

57-year-old Ben is now a successful chef, who owns the restaurant Ford's Filling Station.

He has also written a cookbook entitled Taming the Feast: Ben Ford's Field Guide to Adventurous Cooking.

#5 Francis Ford Coppola's Daughter, Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola has followed in her father's footsteps, successfully pursuing a career in directing.

The 52-year-old filmmaker is best known for her movies like The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, The Bling Ring, and Lost in Translation, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

She has most recently directed the upcoming biopic Priscilla, which follows how Priscilla Beaulieu's life changed when she met Elvis Presley.

#6 Anna Wintour's Son, Charles Shaffer

Vogue boss Anna Wintour's son couldn’t be further from his mother’s world.

38-year-old Charles Shaffer is the eldest of two children and works as a doctor with a specialty in psychiatry.

#7 Monica Belluci And Vincent Cassel’s Daughter, Deva Cassel

Deva Cassel is an 18-year-old with a remarkable nepo-baby pedigree.

The daughter of Italian icon Monica Belluci and French film star Vincent Cassel, Deva has already made her acting debut in Laura Luchetti’s 2023 film The Beautiful Summer.

Deva has also modeled, notably at the Venezia 2021 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Fashion Show in Piazzetta San Marco.

#8 Sting’s Child Eliot Sumner

Eliot Sumner is a talented musician, who has undoubtedly inherited some talents from their father, British music star and The Police frontman, Sting. Not to mention their mother’s, Trudie Styler’s, good looks.

Eliot came out as non-binary in 2015 and has been using gender-neutral pronouns since.

They kicked off their professional career in the music industry in 2010, Under the band name I Blame Coco, before releasing their debut album "The Constant".

They have also made acting appearances in films and TV shows, including "The Gentlemen" and "No Time to Die."

In 2014, Eliot began their solo music career and announced their songs would be released under their birth name, Eliot Sumner.

#9 Kate Moss' Daughter, Lila Moss

Lila Moss has followed in her supermodel mom Kate Moss’ footsteps, modeling since the age of 14.

Despite her being the daughter of one of the most renowned models of all time, her father is also a prominent figure, being no other than Jefferson Hack, the co-founder of Dazed Media.

The now 21-year-old nepo baby has graced the runways of Miu Miu, Fendi, Versace, and Richard Quinn.

Lila has notably been praised for walking fashion shows while visibly wearing her insulin pump, bringing awareness to diabetes, which she was diagnosed with as a child.

#10 Jeff Bridges' Daughters, Isabelle And Hayley Roselouise Bridges

Two of The Big Lebowski actor Jeff Bridges' daughters, Isabelle Bridges and Hayley Roselouise Bridges, chose to stay out of the Hollywood craze.

Isabelle chose a career working as an empowerment coach while Hayley got herself a job as an interior designer with her own company called Hayley Bridges Design.

#11 Cindy Crawford's Daughter, Kaia Gerber

Many nepo babies rising to fame in recent years often include the children of former models.

However, one of the most successful ones is none other than Cindy Crawford’s daughter, Kaia Gerber, whom she shares with American businessman Rande Gerber.

Looking like her supermodel mom’s twin, Kaia has walked for the most prestigious brands in the fashion industry, earning her the title of Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, in 2018, at the ripe age of 17.

#12 Don Johnson And Melanie Griffith's Daughter, Dakota Johnson

American actress Dakota Johnson has made a name for herself in Hollywood, despite being the daughter of movie stars Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.

The 34-year-old nepo baby made her film debut at age 10 with a minor role in the 1999 dark comedy film Crazy in Alabama alongside her mother.

She went on to earn her breakthrough in the industry playing Anastasia Steele in the erotic romantic drama film series Fifty Shades, receiving a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination in 2016.

Dakota has continued to work in the film industry, earning other accolades.