What the Moms and Dads of These 11 Celebrities Actually Look Like

We see them on the big screen, in magazines, and on social media — but their famous faces didn’t appear out of nowhere. Some celebrities are near clones of their parents, while others show more subtle resemblances. Here’s a glimpse at the parents behind 11 well-known stars.

1. Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke has firmly established herself as a rising star. Still, she remains appreciative of the guidance she received from her famous parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. Born on July 8, 1998, she arrived two years after her parents first met on the set of Gattaca.
Her ancestry includes English, as well as German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Swedish, Danish, and Cornish.

2. Lourdes Leon

The multifaceted Lourdes Leon, known as Lolahol, is the daughter of pop icon Madonna and Cuban-born personal trainer turned actor Carlos Leon. Her parents met in 1995 during Madonna’s jog in Central Park, leading to a relationship that lasted until 1997. From her mother, Lourdes inherits Italian and French-Canadian ancestry, while her father contributes Cuban heritage.

3. Mariah Carey

This beautiful singer is the daughter of American citizens, Alfred and Patricia. Although both her father and mother were born in the United States, her father is of African-American and Venezuelan-American descent, while her mother is of Irish descent.

4. Charles Melton

This handsome actor was born in Alaska. In addition to being an American, he also has European and Asian blood running through his veins. His father is of English descent, while his mother is Korean by birth.

5. Zendaya

This young and talented actress is of African-American descent, with Nigerian roots on her father’s side and German and Scottish on her mother’s side. She has been walking around film sets since she was very young, and it was not surprising that one or both of her parents would accompany her. Interestingly, she doesn’t specifically look like either of them but is a perfect mix of both.

6. Jason Momoa

Momoa has a fascinating ethnic mix. His father is of Native Hawaiian descent, while his mother is of German and Irish descent. He has also stated in interviews that his mother is also a descendant of the Native American Pawnee tribe, hence his strong connection and activism in defense of native peoples.

7. Hailey Bieber

The elegant Hailey Bieber is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and graphic designer Kennya Baldwin. Her father, Stephen, is of English, Irish, Scottish, French, and German descent, while her mother, Kennya, is Brazilian, with Italian and Portuguese ancestry. This rich heritage has contributed to Hailey’s unique and captivating presence in the fashion world.​

8. Chrissy Teigen

This beautiful woman is a sought-after model, influencer, and entrepreneur. She has a truly exotic and unique beauty thanks to the magic of genetics. While her father is an American of Norwegian descent, her mother is from Thailand.

9. Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex has a unique type of beauty. In fact, her face has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world, according to scientists. Her proportions are almost perfect. She’s also proud of her mixed ethnicity: her father is an American with German, English, and Irish ancestry, and her mother is African-American with Nigerian ancestry.

10. Halle Berry

The unstoppable Halle Berry is also a mixed-race celebrity. Her father and mother met while working at the same hospital. He was an assistant, and she was a nurse. On her father’s side, Halle inherited African-American ethnicity, while on her mother’s side, originally from Liverpool, England, she inherited Caucasian ethnicity.

11. Timothee Chalamet

The charismatic Timothée Chalamet comes from a diverse background. His father, Marc Chalamet, is a French journalist, while his mother, Nicole Flender, is a New Yorker of Russian and Austrian Jewish descent, a former Broadway dancer turned real estate agent. Raised in Manhattan Plaza, an artists’ hub, Timothée was immersed in creativity from a young age.

Behind every famous face is a family story, and these celebrity parents played a key role in shaping their children’s lives. Whether passing down striking features, creative talent, or an undeniable star presence, their influence is undeniable. These glimpses into their backgrounds add another layer to the stars we know today.