Celebrity Mother-Daughter Duos

Did you know these celebrities were related? Click through 12 iconic mother-daughter duos you'll definitely recognize. For more mother and daughter fun, catch sMothered every Tuesday at 10/9c!

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Diana Ross & Tracee Ellis Ross

Disco Queen Diana Ross is a former member of The Superemes and she has blessed our ears with hits like "I'm Coming Out," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and "Upside Down." Her daughter, Tracee, is best known for her starring role in the TV show "Black-ish," but she got her first acting break in 2000 on "Girlfriends" playing the part of Joan.

Melanie Griffith & Dakota Johnson

Melanie Griffith is best known for her roles in "Night Moves," "Body Double," "Something Wild," and "Working Girl." Just like mom, Dakota Johnson pursued a career in acting and is now a household name. She's best known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise.

Melanie Griffith & Tippi Hedren

That's right, Melanie's mom is also a famous actress! Tippi Hedren starred in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" among other Hollywood flicks.

Zoey Deutch & Lea Thompson

Zoey Deutch is most recognized for her roles in "Before I Fall," "Set It Up," and "Not Okay." Did you know that her mom is Lea Thompson, who played Lorraine in "Back to the Future" and Kathryn in the series "Switched at Birth"?

Lisa Bonet & Zoe Kravitz

They could be twins! Lisa Bonet of "The Cosby Show" fame and musician Lenny Kravitz raised their daughter, Zoe, to be a star. Zoe recently appeared in the 2022 film "The Batman" alongside Robert Pattinson.

Uma Thurman & Maya Hawke

Uma Thurman's iconic roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill" will go down in history. Now, daughter Maya Hawke is following in her mom's (and dad Ethan Hawke's) footsteps. If you've ever binge-watched "Stranger Things," you'll surely know Maya's character, Robin.

Leslie Mann & Maude Apatow

Leslie Mann has acted in several hits, such as "Knocked Up," "This Is 40," "17 Again," and "Big Daddy." Her daughter with comedian and producer Judd Apatow, Maude, is currently playing Lexi on the hit show "Euphoria" and making quite a name for herself!

Diane Ladd & Laura Dern

You may recognize Laura Dern for her roles in "Jurassic Park," "Marriage Story," "Wild at Heart," but did you know her mom, Diane Ladd, played Belle in the hit TV show from the 1970s and 80s, "Alice"?

Jada Pinkett Smith & Willow Smith

"Red Table Talk" host Jada had her first breakout role in 1991 as Lena on "A Different World." Willow is the daughter of Jada and Will Smith, and she's pursuing a career in music. You may remember her hit 2011 song, "Whip My Hair," but today she's focusing on a more alternative/indie sound — and her tunes like "Meet Me At Our Spot" and "Wait a Minute" are blowing up on TikTok!

Goldie Hawn & Kate Hudson

Actress Goldie Hawn appeared in several blockbusters, including "The First Wives Club," "Private Benjamin," and "Overboard." Just like mom, Kate Hudson caught the acting bug and achieved Hollywood star status through her roles in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Almost Famous."

Kaia Gerber & Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford is still one of the most famous supermodels in the world, who also dabbled in television and film. Her daughter, Kaia, is one of the most sought-after models of the new generation and like mom, she is also testing out her acting chops. She had a recurring role in the most recent season of "American Horror Story."

Blythe Danner & Gwyneth Paltrow

You'll probably recognize Blythe from her several TV appearances throughout the years as well as her roles in "Meet the Parents," "Meet the Fockers," and "Will & Grace." Before appearing on screen, she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for "Butterflies Are Free." Her daughter, Gwyneth starred in several '90s and 2000s high-profile films, such as "Shakespeare in Love," "The Royal Tenenbaums," and "Emma", and is now well-known for her lifestyle brand, Goop.

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