From Brooklyn Beckham and Maya Hawke to models Leni Klum and Lila Moss, there's no shortage of nepo babies following in the footsteps of their famous parents.
All too often they fall short of success despite having a huge advantage - but it's not always the case.
Some nepo babies actually prove to be much more famous and talented than their parents - including Miley Cyrus.
So which nepotism babies have become a huge success and a star in their own right, and who is slipping down the hot list.
A-LIST
Lila Moss
Lila, 22, who is the only daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and her ex, Jefferson Hack, has been modeling since she was 13, when she graced the cover of Vogue Italia alongside her mom
Lila, 22, who is the only daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and her ex, Jefferson Hack, has been modeling since she was only 13, when she graced the cover of Vogue Italia alongside her mom.
Since then, Lila has been slowly taking over the fashion world, and by the time she was 18, she was receiving invites to some of the hottest events in the industry and stomping the runway at New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks.
In 2022, Lila landed her first solo cover for British Vogue and became an ambassador for Calvin Klein, the same company that helped launch her mom's career 30 years prior.
Over the years, she's worked with a ton of other well-known magazines and stomped the runway for many other big fashion brands, like Marc Jacobs Beauty, Fendi, and Versace.
Throughout 2023, she posed in campaigns for YSL Beauty, David Yurman, Calvin Klein, Chloe, and Pepe Jeans, and stomped the runway for Coperni and Victoria's Secret.
She also graced the cover of Vogue Korea, Vanity Fair Italia, and British Vogue again (this time with her mom) and wowed on the red carpet at what's been hailed by some as the biggest night in fashion - the Met Gala - where she wore a custom couture Fendi dress.
Lila previously discussed her journey as a model with British Vogue, explaining that it took a while for her to 'feel comfortable in front of the camera.'
Despite modeling with her mom as a kid, Lila insisted that Kate actually tried to talk her out of following in her footsteps because the former supermodel was 'scared' that her daughter would 'fall into a trap' of feeling 'massive pressure.'
'My mom always put me off [modeling]. She was always like, 'If you wanna do it, you can, but I wouldn't recommend it,'' the 21-year-old shared.
Lily-Rose Depp
Lily-Rose Depp, 25, has been following in her famous parents' footsteps for quite some time
She made her acting debut back in 2014 with a minor role in the horror comedy flick Tusk, a film that also starred her father, which was followed by a few more small parts in movies and shows like The Dancer, A Faithful Man, The King, Crisis, Voyagers, Silent Night, and Wolf.
But arguably her biggest acting credit came in 2023 when she starred in The Idol - which went on to become one of the most talked about shows of 2023.
The series, which premiered in June, was co-created by The Weeknd and faced immense scrutiny from both fans and critics alike due to its X-rated content and extremely graphic scenes.
While certainly controversial, the buzz around show meant Lily-Rose was all over the news outlets and social media, and helped propel her even further into the spotlight while cementing her status as a major actress.
In addition, Lily-Rose is a successful model - she started posing as a teen and became a brand ambassador for Chanel when she was only 16 - and her modeling career also continued to soar this year.
She landed covers for Vogue and i-D over the last 12 months - and for the latter, she bared it all in only a pair of jeans and no shirt.
When asked if she believed her success came from her famous last name, Lily-Rose told Elle last December, 'The internet seems to care a lot about that kind of stuff.
'People are going to have preconceived ideas about you or how you got there. I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part.
'The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things.
'Maybe you get your foot in the door, but you still just have your foot in the door. There's a lot of work that comes after that.'
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus pictured with her parents Tish and Billy Ray in Los Angeles in February 2019. The star's parents announced their split last year
She shot to fame as Disney Channel's Hannah Montana in 2006.
But since then, Miley Cyrus has gone onto to become a hugely successful singer and songwriter, with her music spanning pop, country, rock and hip hop - and she has clearly outshone her parents.
In fact, Miley Cyrus, 30, has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with huge hits including Flowers, Angels Like You and Wrecking Ball.
She has also starred in the films Bolt, The Last Song and So Undercover as well as appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. But it is not just music that she's so successful in.
On television, she has served as a coach on the singing competition series The Voice and appeared in the Netflix series Black Mirror.
Regarded as one of the few examples of a child star with a successful career as an adult, her accolades include three MTV Video Music Awards and two Billboard Music Awards.
She also made the Time 100 list in 2008 and 2014. Most recently, her new single Flowers - which is about finding happiness after divorcing Liam Hemsworth - debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in her career.
Her success, then, clearly supersedes that of her parents.
Her dad Billy is an American country singer and actor, best known for his hit Achy Breaky Heart, which topped America's Country Songs charts.
Although it became the first single ever to achieve triple platinum status in Australia, Billy Ray struggled to achieve the same success as Achy Breaky Heart with his later music - despite his repeated attempts to relaunch his career.
Billy Ray Cyrus is best known to young audiences for his role as Miley's father in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana
To younger audiences, the father-of-three is best known for his role as Miley's father in Hannah Montana- which ran on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011.
Billy Ray reportedly met Miley's mother Tish - who already had two children at the time - at a club in 1991 before his hit song came out.
As well as raising her five children, Miley's mother Tish Cyrus has forged a successful career as a manager and producer.
Last year, the couple announced that they were splitting after 30 years of marriage. Shortly after, it was reported that Miley was 'no longer on speaking terms' with her father.
The Sun reported the father and daughter had fallen out after Billy later announced his engagement to younger woman, Firerose.
Miley (born Destiny) famously left Billy Ray out of her acceptance speeches when she won record of the year and best pop solo performance for her break-up anthem Flowers at the Grammys last year.
Cyrus - who's never won a Grammy in a country category - worried fans with his disastrous performance at President Donald Trump's post-inauguration Liberty Ball on January 20, which was plagued with technical difficulties.
Soon after, the Achy Breaky Heart singer's adopted son Trace Cyrus publicly spoke out about being 'genuinely worried' for his health and said he could 'no longer respect you as a man,' which allegedly led him to 'threaten me with legal action.'
Billy Ray's third ex-wife Firerose also chimed in, saying she 'prayed for him every day' despite their seven-month marriage acrimoniously ending last August.
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke, 26, is the daughter of two extremely successful actors - Ethan Hawke (left) and Uma Thurman (right) - so it comes as no surprise that she followed in her parents' footsteps
Maya Hawke, 26, is the daughter of two extremely successful actors - Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman - so it comes as no surprise that she followed in her parents' footsteps.
She made her acting debut in 2017 in the BBC miniseries adaptation of Little Women - and when she joined the cast of Netflix's Stranger Things as Robin Buckley for its third season, she was completely skyrocketed into the spotlight.
After that, she landed a slew of big roles in quick succession, and she did not slow down this year.
During 2023 alone, she starred in a whopping four films - including the comedy drama Asteroid City, the biographical film Maestro, Wildcat (which was written and directed by her father), and the dark thriller comedy The Kill Room (which also starred her mother).
She's currently gearing up to voice the character Anxiety in the upcoming sequel to Inside Out, which will premiere next year.
Maya is also a successful musician and model. She posed for D magazine, Dior, Prada, and Variety (with her dad) this year, and released a duet with her father, entitled Don't Run, in October.
Maya - who is currently dating singer Christian Lee Huston - has spoken out about being a nepo baby before, telling Irish Times earlier this year, 'I mean, I don't like that particular phrase, private Proxies buy nepo baby.
She made her acting debut in 2017 - and when she joined the cast of Netflix's Stranger Things as Robin Buckley for its third season, she was completely skyrocketed into the spotlight
'But if you were to call me a child of nepotism, then I would be totally comfortable with it.
'There's something about the hashtag-iness of the term nepo baby that makes me itch.
'When we talk about our experiences in the film industry, we have different journeys.
'I feel like there's a difference between what people imagine the advantages are and what they really are.
'The advantages are not having to worry about living hand to mouth and having information about how the industry works, how acting works, how to show up on set, how to be kind to people, and how to show respect for different departments.
'I feel deeply lucky to have that. This other idea, that you just appear on set, or that your parents are making calls for you, that's not real.'
She also told Rolling Stone that while she's received 'massive advantages' from her 'nepotism,' her 'hard work' is just as important.
'You will get chances for free, but the chances will not be infinite,' she dished. 'So you have to keep working and do a good job. If you do a bad job, the chances will stop. That's my ethos.'
Leni Klum
She landed a few more gigs after that - but when she stripped down to her underwear for an Intimissimi shoot alongside her mother late last year, it caught the attention of millions
Leni, 20, first stepped into the world of modeling in 2020, at age 16, when she posed for the cover of Vogue Germany magazine with her supermodel mom.
She landed a few more gigs after that - but when she stripped down to her underwear for an Intimissimi shoot alongside her mother late last year, it caught the attention of millions.
The campaign sparked a slew of backlash on social media, with many people slamming Heidi for 'sexualizing her daughter.'
One of the photos showed them sitting back to back in their bra and underwear, while another featured them pressing their bodies together and giggling.
Afterwards, Leni addressed the backlash during an interview with Page Six , and she said that she 'didn't look at the reactions' or 'pay attention' to the negative feedback - and was 'overall happy with the campaign.'
'I had an amazing day with my mom,' she added. 'The photos turned out great.'
Despite the negativity surrounding the nearly-nude campaign, Leni has had a booming year.
In the last 12 months alone, she has posed for big brands like Dior Beauty, Michael Kors, the hair company GHD, and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as popular publications including InStyle, Elle, Flaunt Magazine, and Super Magazine.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick comes from a famous family, but he recently revealed his frustrations about the suggestion that he got his role in The White Lotus season three because of his relatives
Patrick comes from a famous family, but he recently revealed his frustrations about the suggestion that he got his role as Saxton Ratliff on The White Lotus season three because of his relatives.
'I know there are people who'll say I only got this role because of who my dad is,' Schwarzenegger told The Sunday Times.
'They're not seeing that I've had 10 years of acting classes, put on school plays every week, worked on my characters for hours on end or the hundreds of rejected auditions I've been on. Of course, it's frustrating and you can get boxed in and you think at that moment, I wish I didn't have my last name. But that's a small moment.'
Patrick, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, president John F. Kennedy's niece, added, 'I would never trade my life with anyone. I'm very fortunate to have the life and family that I have, the parents I have and the lessons and values they've instilled in me.'
Iris Law
Iris pictured with actor brother Rafferty and dad Jude in December 2024
Iris Law is the daughter of Hollywood star Jude Law and British actress Sadie Frost.
She started her career in modelling as a teenager and has worked with campaigns for Miu Miu, Calvin Klein, and Versace.
She recently dipped her toe in the acting pool, being cast as Soo Catwoman in the 2022 miniseries Pistol, for which she shaved her head.
The model, 24, previously said her parents, who divorced in 2003 following six years of marriage, had given her normality in her childhood despite their A-list status.
She said: ‘My dad was really young. He'd had all his kids [with Frost] by 30. Mum, too. She also had a baby face. I can never tell [her age] in pictures, I'll say, "What, you had three kids by that age?" She looks 17.'
Recalling her own memories of that time eating snacks on Primose Hill, she said: 'My parents weren't rock 'n' roll when I was growing up, they were just my parents,' [she insists].
‘Everyone's parents were rock 'n' roll when they were young. That's not a crazy thing.'
B-LIST
Nicky Hilton
She's the daughter of billionaire businessman and hotelier Richard Hilton and model and reality star Kathy Hilton (pictured in June 2024)
She's the daughter of billionaire businessman Richard Hilton and model and reality star Kathy Hilton.
The well-known family are widely known for the Hilton Hotels & Resorts Group which was established by Conrad Hilton in 1919.
Her parents tied the knot in 1979 and went on to welcome children Nicky, Paris, Conrad and Barron.
Nicky launched her own clothing line in 2004 and has also worked on a jewellery collection.
She took inspiration from her father's line of work when she entered a partnership to open two Nicky O Hotels, the first in Miami and the second in Chicago.
Nicky has also made cameo appearances on her mother's show, The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.
She married James Rothschild, grandson of the third Baron Rothschild, in 2014 and they share three children - Lily-Grace, nine, Theodora, eight, and Chasen, two.
Lourdes Leon
Lourdes Leon is the famous daughter of music icon Madonna - and has followed her into the industry
She is the famous daughter of music icon Madonna - and has followed her into the industry.
But the 26-year-old argues she's different to other nepo babies because she was 'raised to be so much smarter than that'.
In an interview with The Cut, she said: 'There's undeniable privilege that I'd be stupid to not realize. Nepotism babies are pretty awful usually, and my mom and my father raised me to be so much smarter than that.
'I want to feel like I deserve things and not just like I've been given things.'
She released her debut single, Lock&Key, in August last year . The song has been played a little under 810,000 times on Spotify.
Damian Hurley
Damian Hurley is the son of successful model and actress Elizabeth Hurley and the late businessman Steve Bing
Damian is the son of successful model and actress Elizabeth Hurley and the late businessman Steve Bing.
He's no stranger to a glitzy soirée, having been raised with Elton John and Hugh Grant as godfathers, but despite his many showbiz connections, Damian says he has 'managed to escape a lot of the fire of the nepo-baby stuff' thanks to his work ethic.
'Anyone who looks at me has gone, "Oh, actually, hang on, you've been working exceptionally hard since you were 15 years old", he told The Sunday Times last year, referring to his past modelling career and teen acting role opposite his mother in The Royals.
The model and photographer has now moved into filmmaking, with his directorial debut, Strictly Confidential, starring his mother Liz.
The movie buff has actually been making short films since he was eight-years-old, revealing that his mother's ex boyfriend and his godfather Hugh has starred in a few and was the one who advised him to turn it into a career.
His mother is his biggest fan, agreeing to star in the racy scenes of Strictly Confidential which Damian has insisted felt 'totally normal' to direct.
C-LIST
Brooklyn Beckham
The star (seen with his parents in 2019) has faced backlash over some of the opportunities that he's received, with many accusing him of only getting them due to his family name
Brooklyn, 24, spent years trying his hand at different careers - he has modelled, dabbled in photography, and most recently, pursued professional cooking.
He first attempted to follow in his father's footsteps and play football. However, he decided to walk away from the sport at age 16 after being released from the Arsenal club as a youth prospect.
And over the years, the star has faced immense backlash over some of the opportunities that he's received, with many accusing him of only getting them due to his family name.
Back in 2016, when Brooklyn was hired to shoot a Burberry campaign at age 16 - despite having very little experience - prominent photographer Chris Floyd branded it as 'sheer nepotism,' while fashion snapper Jon Gorrigan described it as an 'injustice.'
Despite all the controversy surrounding the 26-year-old's career, he has become a huge star in his own right, and has had more eyes on him than ever this year - scoring invites to elite, star-studded events and growing close to many other celebrities.
Being married to an heiress and actress has certainly helped him. He and Nicola, 28, who wed in 2022, have posed for Vogue and starred in a campaign for Tiffany and Co.
Brooklyn announced his latest business move back in October - the launch of his new condiment brand Cloud23.
Priced at a steep £15 a bottle, the oldest of the Beckham children has created two flavours as well as a range of clothing merchandise.
Isan Elba
She's the daughter of actor Idris Elba and his ex-wife, make-up artist Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard. Isan often accompanies her father to his glittering red carpet premieres
She's the daughter of actor Idris Elba and his ex-wife, make-up artist Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard.
Isan often accompanies her father to his glittering red carpet premieres and has been inspired to follow a career in movies.
Speaking to Tatler, Isan explained: 'I want to be a producer. I grew up on film sets and I've been around that my entire life so it was kind of a no-brainer.
'When I was much younger I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian, but once I realised what my parents did - and you know, they are my idols - I realised I want to be in the film industry.'
While she may be a nepo baby, Isan hasn't been able to use her connections to land any job she wants, with Idris previously revealing Isan didn't speak to him for three weeks after she failed to land a role in one of his films.
The actor admitted that producer Will Packer had to break the news she didn't get the part in his upcoming film Beast, where she would have played The Wire star's daughter as the family are terrorised by a lion.
Idris explained: 'The relationship in the film and the relationship between my daughter was, the chemistry wasn't right for the film. Weirdly enough.'
Gemma Owen
The daughter of footballer Michael Owen, Gemma made her mark and quickly made one of the smoothest transitions from reality star to influencer in recent memory
When Gemma Owen burst onto the scene through reality television show Love Island, many asked if the teenager, who was 19 at the time of her appearance on the ITV show, was too young to be seeking love.
The daughter of footballer Michael, Gemma made her mark and quickly made one of the smoothest transitions from reality star to influencer in recent memory.
She landed six-figure marketing deals with fashion labels and amassed two million loyal Instagram followers.
While her famous father may have helped to land her a spot on Love Island, it's hard to argue that her fans could be a direct result of her connections, given their foray into very different industries.
According to data amassed by digital marketing agency, Evoluted, Gemma is the nepo baby with the fastest growing fanbase, with 248,000 monthly Google searches - an increase of a whopping 13,500 per cent.
Gemma is also a dressage rider, and now a business owner with her swimwear line.
D-LIST
Afton McKeith
Afton McKeith is the daughter of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! legend Gillian McKeith
While Afton, who claims she had a fling with Brooklyn Beckham, is well-versed in the world of nutrition after her mother Gillian's regular appearances on Channel 4 show You Are What You Eat, it is not her calling in life.
Instead, she'd prefer to follow another aspect of her mother's life - by going into the entertainment business.
While Gillian may have been a nutritionist by trade, she quickly made a name for herself as a TV personality, competing in the likes of The X Factor: Battle of the Stars and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
The bright lights of fame are alluring for Afton too, yet she would rather work as an established actress than compete on reality TV.
Afton - who trained in performing arts at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - explained: 'Performing is my passion. I am an actress. I have performed in theatre shows and musicals, TV & film.'
Yet she'd love nothing more than starring in a period drama, with her dream job being a role in Netflix's racy regency series, Bridgerton.
'A show like that would be perfect for me,' she gushed. 'Or I would love to act in a romantic comedy and work with someone like Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Anniston or Adam Sandler whom I recently bumped into in Los Angeles a couple weeks ago.'
Jack Keating
His father is Ronan Keating, and the surname may have given him a boost in the casting process for last year's Love Island... but it certainly didn't keep him in there
He had a short stint in the villa which was long enough to earn him about 50,000 Instagram followers and some red carpet invitations
It may still be too early to determine how much Jack Keating has benefitted from nepotism.
His father is Ronan Keating, and the surname may have given him a boost in the casting process for last year's Love Island... but it certainly didn't keep him in there.
He had a short stint in the villa which was long enough to earn him about 50,000 Instagram followers and some red carpet invitations, but the jury is still out on whether there's any other benefits coming his way.
Woody Cook
With musician Fatboy Slim for a father and broadcaster Zoe Ball for a mother, is it any wonder Woody Cook waded into the entertainment industry?
With musician Fatboy Slim for a father and broadcaster Zoe Ball for a mother, is it any wonder Woody Cook waded into the entertainment industry?
The 21-year-old claims he's determined to carve his own niche in the industry and says his tenacity has brought him any success he's had so far in the industry.
'I have never worked harder than I did to get Glastonbury, I worked harder than I did on my exams to get my friends and I there. So, someone could say it's nepotism, right,' he said.
'We asked my dad for help, and he was like, 'no' and it's good, it's how you grow. I wouldn't want to be known as a 'nepotism baby'.
Calum Best
Calum Best is the son of English model Angie Best and footballer George Best
In January 2024, Calum was cleared of sexually assaulting a British holidaymaker at Wayne Lineker's Ibiza beach club
Calum Best is the son of English model Angie Best and footballer George Best.
While he's featured in a string of reality television programs and launched his own men's fragrance line, he's most famous for being a nepo baby - and his string of famous romances.
Calum has been linked to Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Harding and Jodie Marsh.
In January 2024, Calum was cleared of sexually assaulting a British holidaymaker at Wayne Lineker's Ibiza beach club.
The three trial judges ruled Spanish state prosecutors had not done enough to convince them Calum had forced his alleged victim to put her hand down his shorts and onto his penis as she claimed in her court testimony.
They pointed to the lack of 'external corroboration' of the tourist's version of events and questioned why a female friend with her at the time and a security guard she said she had sought help from were not called to give evidence.
Calum, the 2006 Celebrity Love Island winner who has also starred in two series of Celebrity Big Brother, protested his innocence from the dock.
All too often they fall short of success despite having a huge advantage - but it's not always the case.
Some nepo babies actually prove to be much more famous and talented than their parents - including Miley Cyrus.
So which nepotism babies have become a huge success and a star in their own right, and who is slipping down the hot list.
A-LIST
Lila Moss
Lila, 22, who is the only daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and her ex, Jefferson Hack, has been modeling since she was 13, when she graced the cover of Vogue Italia alongside her mom
Lila, 22, who is the only daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and her ex, Jefferson Hack, has been modeling since she was only 13, when she graced the cover of Vogue Italia alongside her mom.
Since then, Lila has been slowly taking over the fashion world, and by the time she was 18, she was receiving invites to some of the hottest events in the industry and stomping the runway at New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks.
In 2022, Lila landed her first solo cover for British Vogue and became an ambassador for Calvin Klein, the same company that helped launch her mom's career 30 years prior.
Over the years, she's worked with a ton of other well-known magazines and stomped the runway for many other big fashion brands, like Marc Jacobs Beauty, Fendi, and Versace.
Throughout 2023, she posed in campaigns for YSL Beauty, David Yurman, Calvin Klein, Chloe, and Pepe Jeans, and stomped the runway for Coperni and Victoria's Secret.
She also graced the cover of Vogue Korea, Vanity Fair Italia, and British Vogue again (this time with her mom) and wowed on the red carpet at what's been hailed by some as the biggest night in fashion - the Met Gala - where she wore a custom couture Fendi dress.
Lila previously discussed her journey as a model with British Vogue, explaining that it took a while for her to 'feel comfortable in front of the camera.'
Despite modeling with her mom as a kid, Lila insisted that Kate actually tried to talk her out of following in her footsteps because the former supermodel was 'scared' that her daughter would 'fall into a trap' of feeling 'massive pressure.'
'My mom always put me off [modeling]. She was always like, 'If you wanna do it, you can, but I wouldn't recommend it,'' the 21-year-old shared.
Lily-Rose Depp
Lily-Rose Depp, 25, has been following in her famous parents' footsteps for quite some time
She made her acting debut back in 2014 with a minor role in the horror comedy flick Tusk, a film that also starred her father, which was followed by a few more small parts in movies and shows like The Dancer, A Faithful Man, The King, Crisis, Voyagers, Silent Night, and Wolf.
But arguably her biggest acting credit came in 2023 when she starred in The Idol - which went on to become one of the most talked about shows of 2023.
The series, which premiered in June, was co-created by The Weeknd and faced immense scrutiny from both fans and critics alike due to its X-rated content and extremely graphic scenes.
While certainly controversial, the buzz around show meant Lily-Rose was all over the news outlets and social media, and helped propel her even further into the spotlight while cementing her status as a major actress.
In addition, Lily-Rose is a successful model - she started posing as a teen and became a brand ambassador for Chanel when she was only 16 - and her modeling career also continued to soar this year.
She landed covers for Vogue and i-D over the last 12 months - and for the latter, she bared it all in only a pair of jeans and no shirt.
When asked if she believed her success came from her famous last name, Lily-Rose told Elle last December, 'The internet seems to care a lot about that kind of stuff.
'People are going to have preconceived ideas about you or how you got there. I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part.
'The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things.
'Maybe you get your foot in the door, but you still just have your foot in the door. There's a lot of work that comes after that.'
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus pictured with her parents Tish and Billy Ray in Los Angeles in February 2019. The star's parents announced their split last year
She shot to fame as Disney Channel's Hannah Montana in 2006.
But since then, Miley Cyrus has gone onto to become a hugely successful singer and songwriter, with her music spanning pop, country, rock and hip hop - and she has clearly outshone her parents.
In fact, Miley Cyrus, 30, has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with huge hits including Flowers, Angels Like You and Wrecking Ball.
She has also starred in the films Bolt, The Last Song and So Undercover as well as appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. But it is not just music that she's so successful in.
On television, she has served as a coach on the singing competition series The Voice and appeared in the Netflix series Black Mirror.
Regarded as one of the few examples of a child star with a successful career as an adult, her accolades include three MTV Video Music Awards and two Billboard Music Awards.
She also made the Time 100 list in 2008 and 2014. Most recently, her new single Flowers - which is about finding happiness after divorcing Liam Hemsworth - debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in her career.
Her success, then, clearly supersedes that of her parents.
Her dad Billy is an American country singer and actor, best known for his hit Achy Breaky Heart, which topped America's Country Songs charts.
Although it became the first single ever to achieve triple platinum status in Australia, Billy Ray struggled to achieve the same success as Achy Breaky Heart with his later music - despite his repeated attempts to relaunch his career.
Billy Ray Cyrus is best known to young audiences for his role as Miley's father in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana
To younger audiences, the father-of-three is best known for his role as Miley's father in Hannah Montana- which ran on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011.
Billy Ray reportedly met Miley's mother Tish - who already had two children at the time - at a club in 1991 before his hit song came out.
As well as raising her five children, Miley's mother Tish Cyrus has forged a successful career as a manager and producer.
Last year, the couple announced that they were splitting after 30 years of marriage. Shortly after, it was reported that Miley was 'no longer on speaking terms' with her father.
The Sun reported the father and daughter had fallen out after Billy later announced his engagement to younger woman, Firerose.
Miley (born Destiny) famously left Billy Ray out of her acceptance speeches when she won record of the year and best pop solo performance for her break-up anthem Flowers at the Grammys last year.
Cyrus - who's never won a Grammy in a country category - worried fans with his disastrous performance at President Donald Trump's post-inauguration Liberty Ball on January 20, which was plagued with technical difficulties.
Soon after, the Achy Breaky Heart singer's adopted son Trace Cyrus publicly spoke out about being 'genuinely worried' for his health and said he could 'no longer respect you as a man,' which allegedly led him to 'threaten me with legal action.'
Billy Ray's third ex-wife Firerose also chimed in, saying she 'prayed for him every day' despite their seven-month marriage acrimoniously ending last August.
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke, 26, is the daughter of two extremely successful actors - Ethan Hawke (left) and Uma Thurman (right) - so it comes as no surprise that she followed in her parents' footsteps
Maya Hawke, 26, is the daughter of two extremely successful actors - Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman - so it comes as no surprise that she followed in her parents' footsteps.
She made her acting debut in 2017 in the BBC miniseries adaptation of Little Women - and when she joined the cast of Netflix's Stranger Things as Robin Buckley for its third season, she was completely skyrocketed into the spotlight.
After that, she landed a slew of big roles in quick succession, and she did not slow down this year.
During 2023 alone, she starred in a whopping four films - including the comedy drama Asteroid City, the biographical film Maestro, Wildcat (which was written and directed by her father), and the dark thriller comedy The Kill Room (which also starred her mother).
She's currently gearing up to voice the character Anxiety in the upcoming sequel to Inside Out, which will premiere next year.
Maya is also a successful musician and model. She posed for D magazine, Dior, Prada, and Variety (with her dad) this year, and released a duet with her father, entitled Don't Run, in October.
Maya - who is currently dating singer Christian Lee Huston - has spoken out about being a nepo baby before, telling Irish Times earlier this year, 'I mean, I don't like that particular phrase, private Proxies buy nepo baby.
She made her acting debut in 2017 - and when she joined the cast of Netflix's Stranger Things as Robin Buckley for its third season, she was completely skyrocketed into the spotlight
'But if you were to call me a child of nepotism, then I would be totally comfortable with it.
'There's something about the hashtag-iness of the term nepo baby that makes me itch.
'When we talk about our experiences in the film industry, we have different journeys.
'I feel like there's a difference between what people imagine the advantages are and what they really are.
'The advantages are not having to worry about living hand to mouth and having information about how the industry works, how acting works, how to show up on set, how to be kind to people, and how to show respect for different departments.
'I feel deeply lucky to have that. This other idea, that you just appear on set, or that your parents are making calls for you, that's not real.'
She also told Rolling Stone that while she's received 'massive advantages' from her 'nepotism,' her 'hard work' is just as important.
'You will get chances for free, but the chances will not be infinite,' she dished. 'So you have to keep working and do a good job. If you do a bad job, the chances will stop. That's my ethos.'
Leni Klum
She landed a few more gigs after that - but when she stripped down to her underwear for an Intimissimi shoot alongside her mother late last year, it caught the attention of millions
Leni, 20, first stepped into the world of modeling in 2020, at age 16, when she posed for the cover of Vogue Germany magazine with her supermodel mom.
She landed a few more gigs after that - but when she stripped down to her underwear for an Intimissimi shoot alongside her mother late last year, it caught the attention of millions.
The campaign sparked a slew of backlash on social media, with many people slamming Heidi for 'sexualizing her daughter.'
One of the photos showed them sitting back to back in their bra and underwear, while another featured them pressing their bodies together and giggling.
Afterwards, Leni addressed the backlash during an interview with Page Six , and she said that she 'didn't look at the reactions' or 'pay attention' to the negative feedback - and was 'overall happy with the campaign.'
'I had an amazing day with my mom,' she added. 'The photos turned out great.'
Despite the negativity surrounding the nearly-nude campaign, Leni has had a booming year.
In the last 12 months alone, she has posed for big brands like Dior Beauty, Michael Kors, the hair company GHD, and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as popular publications including InStyle, Elle, Flaunt Magazine, and Super Magazine.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick comes from a famous family, but he recently revealed his frustrations about the suggestion that he got his role in The White Lotus season three because of his relatives
Patrick comes from a famous family, but he recently revealed his frustrations about the suggestion that he got his role as Saxton Ratliff on The White Lotus season three because of his relatives.
'I know there are people who'll say I only got this role because of who my dad is,' Schwarzenegger told The Sunday Times.
'They're not seeing that I've had 10 years of acting classes, put on school plays every week, worked on my characters for hours on end or the hundreds of rejected auditions I've been on. Of course, it's frustrating and you can get boxed in and you think at that moment, I wish I didn't have my last name. But that's a small moment.'
Patrick, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, president John F. Kennedy's niece, added, 'I would never trade my life with anyone. I'm very fortunate to have the life and family that I have, the parents I have and the lessons and values they've instilled in me.'
Iris Law
Iris pictured with actor brother Rafferty and dad Jude in December 2024
Iris Law is the daughter of Hollywood star Jude Law and British actress Sadie Frost.
She started her career in modelling as a teenager and has worked with campaigns for Miu Miu, Calvin Klein, and Versace.
She recently dipped her toe in the acting pool, being cast as Soo Catwoman in the 2022 miniseries Pistol, for which she shaved her head.
The model, 24, previously said her parents, who divorced in 2003 following six years of marriage, had given her normality in her childhood despite their A-list status.
She said: ‘My dad was really young. He'd had all his kids [with Frost] by 30. Mum, too. She also had a baby face. I can never tell [her age] in pictures, I'll say, "What, you had three kids by that age?" She looks 17.'
Recalling her own memories of that time eating snacks on Primose Hill, she said: 'My parents weren't rock 'n' roll when I was growing up, they were just my parents,' [she insists].
‘Everyone's parents were rock 'n' roll when they were young. That's not a crazy thing.'
B-LIST
Nicky Hilton
She's the daughter of billionaire businessman and hotelier Richard Hilton and model and reality star Kathy Hilton (pictured in June 2024)
She's the daughter of billionaire businessman Richard Hilton and model and reality star Kathy Hilton.
The well-known family are widely known for the Hilton Hotels & Resorts Group which was established by Conrad Hilton in 1919.
Her parents tied the knot in 1979 and went on to welcome children Nicky, Paris, Conrad and Barron.
Nicky launched her own clothing line in 2004 and has also worked on a jewellery collection.
She took inspiration from her father's line of work when she entered a partnership to open two Nicky O Hotels, the first in Miami and the second in Chicago.
Nicky has also made cameo appearances on her mother's show, The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.
She married James Rothschild, grandson of the third Baron Rothschild, in 2014 and they share three children - Lily-Grace, nine, Theodora, eight, and Chasen, two.
Lourdes Leon
Lourdes Leon is the famous daughter of music icon Madonna - and has followed her into the industry
She is the famous daughter of music icon Madonna - and has followed her into the industry.
But the 26-year-old argues she's different to other nepo babies because she was 'raised to be so much smarter than that'.
In an interview with The Cut, she said: 'There's undeniable privilege that I'd be stupid to not realize. Nepotism babies are pretty awful usually, and my mom and my father raised me to be so much smarter than that.
'I want to feel like I deserve things and not just like I've been given things.'
She released her debut single, Lock&Key, in August last year . The song has been played a little under 810,000 times on Spotify.
Damian Hurley
Damian Hurley is the son of successful model and actress Elizabeth Hurley and the late businessman Steve Bing
Damian is the son of successful model and actress Elizabeth Hurley and the late businessman Steve Bing.
He's no stranger to a glitzy soirée, having been raised with Elton John and Hugh Grant as godfathers, but despite his many showbiz connections, Damian says he has 'managed to escape a lot of the fire of the nepo-baby stuff' thanks to his work ethic.
'Anyone who looks at me has gone, "Oh, actually, hang on, you've been working exceptionally hard since you were 15 years old", he told The Sunday Times last year, referring to his past modelling career and teen acting role opposite his mother in The Royals.
The model and photographer has now moved into filmmaking, with his directorial debut, Strictly Confidential, starring his mother Liz.
The movie buff has actually been making short films since he was eight-years-old, revealing that his mother's ex boyfriend and his godfather Hugh has starred in a few and was the one who advised him to turn it into a career.
His mother is his biggest fan, agreeing to star in the racy scenes of Strictly Confidential which Damian has insisted felt 'totally normal' to direct.
C-LIST
Brooklyn Beckham
The star (seen with his parents in 2019) has faced backlash over some of the opportunities that he's received, with many accusing him of only getting them due to his family name
Brooklyn, 24, spent years trying his hand at different careers - he has modelled, dabbled in photography, and most recently, pursued professional cooking.
He first attempted to follow in his father's footsteps and play football. However, he decided to walk away from the sport at age 16 after being released from the Arsenal club as a youth prospect.
And over the years, the star has faced immense backlash over some of the opportunities that he's received, with many accusing him of only getting them due to his family name.
Back in 2016, when Brooklyn was hired to shoot a Burberry campaign at age 16 - despite having very little experience - prominent photographer Chris Floyd branded it as 'sheer nepotism,' while fashion snapper Jon Gorrigan described it as an 'injustice.'
Despite all the controversy surrounding the 26-year-old's career, he has become a huge star in his own right, and has had more eyes on him than ever this year - scoring invites to elite, star-studded events and growing close to many other celebrities.
Being married to an heiress and actress has certainly helped him. He and Nicola, 28, who wed in 2022, have posed for Vogue and starred in a campaign for Tiffany and Co.
Brooklyn announced his latest business move back in October - the launch of his new condiment brand Cloud23.
Priced at a steep £15 a bottle, the oldest of the Beckham children has created two flavours as well as a range of clothing merchandise.
Isan Elba
She's the daughter of actor Idris Elba and his ex-wife, make-up artist Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard. Isan often accompanies her father to his glittering red carpet premieres
She's the daughter of actor Idris Elba and his ex-wife, make-up artist Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard.
Isan often accompanies her father to his glittering red carpet premieres and has been inspired to follow a career in movies.
Speaking to Tatler, Isan explained: 'I want to be a producer. I grew up on film sets and I've been around that my entire life so it was kind of a no-brainer.
'When I was much younger I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian, but once I realised what my parents did - and you know, they are my idols - I realised I want to be in the film industry.'
While she may be a nepo baby, Isan hasn't been able to use her connections to land any job she wants, with Idris previously revealing Isan didn't speak to him for three weeks after she failed to land a role in one of his films.
The actor admitted that producer Will Packer had to break the news she didn't get the part in his upcoming film Beast, where she would have played The Wire star's daughter as the family are terrorised by a lion.
Idris explained: 'The relationship in the film and the relationship between my daughter was, the chemistry wasn't right for the film. Weirdly enough.'
Gemma Owen
The daughter of footballer Michael Owen, Gemma made her mark and quickly made one of the smoothest transitions from reality star to influencer in recent memory
When Gemma Owen burst onto the scene through reality television show Love Island, many asked if the teenager, who was 19 at the time of her appearance on the ITV show, was too young to be seeking love.
The daughter of footballer Michael, Gemma made her mark and quickly made one of the smoothest transitions from reality star to influencer in recent memory.
She landed six-figure marketing deals with fashion labels and amassed two million loyal Instagram followers.
While her famous father may have helped to land her a spot on Love Island, it's hard to argue that her fans could be a direct result of her connections, given their foray into very different industries.
According to data amassed by digital marketing agency, Evoluted, Gemma is the nepo baby with the fastest growing fanbase, with 248,000 monthly Google searches - an increase of a whopping 13,500 per cent.
Gemma is also a dressage rider, and now a business owner with her swimwear line.
D-LIST
Afton McKeith
Afton McKeith is the daughter of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! legend Gillian McKeith
While Afton, who claims she had a fling with Brooklyn Beckham, is well-versed in the world of nutrition after her mother Gillian's regular appearances on Channel 4 show You Are What You Eat, it is not her calling in life.
Instead, she'd prefer to follow another aspect of her mother's life - by going into the entertainment business.
While Gillian may have been a nutritionist by trade, she quickly made a name for herself as a TV personality, competing in the likes of The X Factor: Battle of the Stars and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
The bright lights of fame are alluring for Afton too, yet she would rather work as an established actress than compete on reality TV.
Afton - who trained in performing arts at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - explained: 'Performing is my passion. I am an actress. I have performed in theatre shows and musicals, TV & film.'
Yet she'd love nothing more than starring in a period drama, with her dream job being a role in Netflix's racy regency series, Bridgerton.
'A show like that would be perfect for me,' she gushed. 'Or I would love to act in a romantic comedy and work with someone like Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Anniston or Adam Sandler whom I recently bumped into in Los Angeles a couple weeks ago.'
Jack Keating
His father is Ronan Keating, and the surname may have given him a boost in the casting process for last year's Love Island... but it certainly didn't keep him in there
He had a short stint in the villa which was long enough to earn him about 50,000 Instagram followers and some red carpet invitations
It may still be too early to determine how much Jack Keating has benefitted from nepotism.
His father is Ronan Keating, and the surname may have given him a boost in the casting process for last year's Love Island... but it certainly didn't keep him in there.
He had a short stint in the villa which was long enough to earn him about 50,000 Instagram followers and some red carpet invitations, but the jury is still out on whether there's any other benefits coming his way.
Woody Cook
With musician Fatboy Slim for a father and broadcaster Zoe Ball for a mother, is it any wonder Woody Cook waded into the entertainment industry?
With musician Fatboy Slim for a father and broadcaster Zoe Ball for a mother, is it any wonder Woody Cook waded into the entertainment industry?
The 21-year-old claims he's determined to carve his own niche in the industry and says his tenacity has brought him any success he's had so far in the industry.
'I have never worked harder than I did to get Glastonbury, I worked harder than I did on my exams to get my friends and I there. So, someone could say it's nepotism, right,' he said.
'We asked my dad for help, and he was like, 'no' and it's good, it's how you grow. I wouldn't want to be known as a 'nepotism baby'.
Calum Best
Calum Best is the son of English model Angie Best and footballer George Best
In January 2024, Calum was cleared of sexually assaulting a British holidaymaker at Wayne Lineker's Ibiza beach club
Calum Best is the son of English model Angie Best and footballer George Best.
While he's featured in a string of reality television programs and launched his own men's fragrance line, he's most famous for being a nepo baby - and his string of famous romances.
Calum has been linked to Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Harding and Jodie Marsh.
In January 2024, Calum was cleared of sexually assaulting a British holidaymaker at Wayne Lineker's Ibiza beach club.
The three trial judges ruled Spanish state prosecutors had not done enough to convince them Calum had forced his alleged victim to put her hand down his shorts and onto his penis as she claimed in her court testimony.
They pointed to the lack of 'external corroboration' of the tourist's version of events and questioned why a female friend with her at the time and a security guard she said she had sought help from were not called to give evidence.
Calum, the 2006 Celebrity Love Island winner who has also starred in two series of Celebrity Big Brother, protested his innocence from the dock.
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