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Hollywood Dynasties Gwyneth Paltrow has often praised her late dad, Bruce Danner's work ethic as a television producer. Her mom, Blythe Danner is also an actress. (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![1541422]()
Francis Ford Coppola The Coppola clan has 13 family members in show business. Francis has directed his own daughters, Sofia (left) and Talia Shire in movies. (Sebastian Artz/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![7221146]()
Jason Schwartzman The "Bored to Death" star is the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola and cousin to Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola. (Bedder/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![5763303]()
Judy Garland The actress was born to a stage mom and signed on with MGM when she was just a teen. (Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![3140626]()
The Sheens Martin Sheen, father of Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen was born Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez. He changed his name to get into acting. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![3209341]()
The Douglas Boys Kirk Douglas (center) didn't just teach his sons Michael and Joel how to do pull-ups, he also taught them about showbiz. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![8965322]()
Jane Fonda The model-turned-actress started her career in the '60s following in the footsteps of her critically acclaimed dad, Henry Fonda. (Archive Photos/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![3224353]()
The Original Acting Fam John, Ethel and Lionel Barrymore are perhaps the pioneers of a true Hollywood dynasty. They started acting at the turn of the century. Actress Drew Barrymore is John's granddaughter and continues the long run family tradition. Perhaps her future kids will too. More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![10494474]()
Lionel Barrymore The oldest of Maurice and Georgiana Drew Barrymore's three children won an Academy Award for "A Free Soul" in 1931. (Archive Photos/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![11076254]()
Drew Barrymore The 36-year-old actress started acting when she was just 11 months old and made her first movie at the age of five. (Time & Life Pictures/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![5073269]()
The Bridges Lloyd Bridges led the way for sons Jeff (left) and Beau (right). Beau starred in his dad's show "Sea Hunt" as a kid while Jeff continues to star in feature films today. (Time Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!![5042272]()
Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis Janet and Tony had two daughters, Kelly Lee (left) and Jamie Lee (right). Jamie is a household name with movies like "Halloween" and "Freaky Friday." Kelly Curtis, although not as well known, has also appeared in several TV shows and movies. (Allan Grant/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images) More from Life.com: A look back at “West Side Story” Photos of Natalie Wood Oscar Stars Past & Present: Linked!Hollywood Dynasties
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