Celebrities have worked hard to achieve success, but some traits clearly run in the family — or rather, come from their mothers. Whether it’s the same charming smile or that captivating gaze in front of the camera, the resemblance is undeniable. Each pair shares a unique bond and an elegance gracefully passed down through generations.
1. Maya Hawke and her mother, Uma Thurman
2. Zoë Kravitz and her mother, Lisa Bonet
3. Gwen Stefani and her mother, Patti Flynn
4. Zoey Deutch and her mother, Lea Thompson
5. Drew Barrymore and her mother, Jaid Barrymore
6. Gigi Hadid and her mother, Yolanda Foster
7. Eva Amurri and her mother, Susan Sarandon
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8. Dakota Johnson and her mother, Melanie Griffith
9. Gisele Bündchen and her mother, Vânia Nonnenmacher
10. Kate Hudson and her mother, Goldie Hawn
11. Kate Middleton and her mother, Carole Middleton
12. Gwyneth Paltrow and her mother, Blythe Danner
13. Angelina Jolie and her mother, Marcheline Bertrand
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14. Anne Hathaway and her mother, Kate McCauley Hathaway
15. John Stamos and his mother, Loretta Phillips
16. Mammie Gummer and her mother, Meryl Streep
17. Dylan Penn and her mother, Robin Wright
18. Sailor Brinkley Cook and her mother, Christie Brinkley
19. Toby Stephens and his mother, Maggie Smith
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20. Isabella Rossellini and her mother, Ingrid Bergman
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21. Benedict Cumberbatch and his mother, Wanda Ventham
22. Chris Pine and his mother, Gwynne Gilford
Some celebrities seem like they appeared in our lives already grown up, right? In truth, many started their careers later — or simply went unnoticed at first. We’ve gathered early photos of beloved actors and actresses, and their transformations over the years are truly impressive.