Can you guess this nepo baby's famous parents?


The rules are simple: for each nepo baby we've provided the first names of their famous parents – but how many can you match correctly?


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There are plenty of nepo babies who make no secret of the love they hold for their famous parents, while others reject their famous surname in an attempt to forge their own path. But how well do you know your nepo babies?Can you draw out Gracie Abrams' family tree or will you crack under the pressure? Test your knowledge now!

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Blake Lively is best known for roles in Gossip Girl and A Simple Favour

Question 1) Which famous couple welcomed daughter Blake Lively in 1987?

A) Oscar & Tina

B) Ernie & Elaine

C) Patsy & Tom

D) Michelle & Oscar

Ernie Lively, Blake Lively and Elaine Lively attend the ceremony honouring Ryan Reynolds with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 15, 2016.© Getty Images

Ernie and Elaine both found success in show business, just like their famous daughter

The answer is... B) Ernie & Elaine Lively!

That's right, Blake's acting talent didn't appear out of thin air! Her father Ernie worked as an actor and director, while her mother Elaine made a living as an actor and talent manager. 

The couple married in 1979 and welcomed five children together. Ernie appeared in series like The Dukes of Hazzard, The X-Files and Falcon Crest. He also took on the role of Blake's on-screen father in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel, while Elaine worked on 1993 game series Return to Zork.

Question 2) Do you know Gracie Abrams' very famous parents? © Getty Images for The Met Museum/

Gracie Abrams has found fame with hits like 'I miss you, I'm sorry'

Question 2) Do you know Gracie Abrams' very famous parents?

A) J.K. & Isaac

B) C.C. & Daniel

C) J.J. & Katie

D) R.R. & Martin

Katie McGrath, J.J. Abrams and Gracie Abrams attend the CAA pre-Oscar party at Living Room on March 13, 2026.© Getty Images for Creative Artists Agency

Gracie is the daughter of 'The Force Awakens' director J.J. Abrams and producer Katie McGrath

The answer is... C) J.J. Abrams & Katie McGrath!

Gracie Abrams' parents have some serious star credits between them. Her father J.J. Abrams co-created island mystery Lost, directed Star Wars sequels The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, and directed Oscar-winning feature Star Trek.

Her mother is also a talented producer. She's credited with five episodes of 2016 series America Divided and short film 100 Years, an animated history of Planned Parenthood. J.J. and Katie tied the knot in 1996 and welcomed chart topper Gracie in 1999.

Ben Stiller at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Ben Stiller is famous for lead roles in 'Zoolander' and 'Night at the Museum'

Question 3) The Zoolander star has some very famous parents - can you name them?

A) Jerry & Anne

B) Terry & Julie

C) Garry & Susie

D) Larry & Lisa

Ben Stiller with his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara Attending the opening night performance of THREE SISTERS at the Roundabout Theatre in New York City. May 21, 1998.© Corbis via Getty Images

Ben inherited his parents' talent for comedy

The answer is... A) Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara!

Ben Stiller, famous for comedy hits like Zoolander, owes a lot to his famously funny parents. Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara performed as a husband-and-wife comedy duo, dubbed Stiller & Meara. 

They worked together for years, both on stage and screen, including several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. The couple got hitched in 1954 and son Ben arrived in 1965. 

Matty Healy of The 1975 performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 04, 2023 © Erika Goldring,getty

Matty Healy is the famous frontman of The 1975

Question 4) Matty Healy's newborn cries filled the house of which celebs?

A) Jennifer & John

B) Clarice & Sean

C) Denise & Tim

D) Ashlynn & Carter

Denise Welch and husband Tim Healy pictured at home with their son Matthew dated 13 September 1994.© Mirrorpix via Getty Images

Denise and Tim share songbird son Matty Healy

The answer is... C) Denise Welch & Tim Healy!

Matty Healy has all the frontman charisma a rock band could want. The lead singer of The 1975 grew up in a creative household, with star mother Denise Welch and actor father Tim Healy.

Denise Welch is best known for her roles on Waterloo Road and Coronation Street, as well as host duties on Loose Women. Actor Tim also has a long list of credits, featuring on Benidorm, Still Open All Hours and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. They tied the knot in 1988 and welcomed Matty in 1989, though they have since separated.

Maude Apatow watches during the sixth inning of game five of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)© Getty Images

Maude Apatow has had star roles on 'Euphoria' and 'This is 40'

Question 5) Which two celebs had a newborn Maude Apatow on their hands?

A) Jude & Angel

B) Todd & Rebecca

C) Bob & Sophie

D) Judd & Leslie

Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow and Judd Apatow attend the Los Angeles premiere of HBO Documentary Films' " Mel Brooks: 99 Year Old Man!" at Ted Mann Theater at the Academy Museum on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. © Getty Images

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann passed on some serious showbiz genes to daughter Maude

The answer is... D) Judd Apatow & Leslie Mann!

Maude Apatow played Euphoria's resident quiet girl Alexis 'Lexi' Howard, joined her mother Leslie Mann on the cast of This is 40 and again in Knocked Up. Her famous mother has also starred in hits like The Other Woman and George of the Jungle.

Her father Judd is famous for his behind the scenes achievements, with directorial and producer projects including This is 40, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Superbad. He and Leslie have been married since 1997 and welcomed daughter Maude the same year.

Robert Downey Jr at the Featured Session "The Future of World-Building at Disney" during SXSW Conference & Festivals in the Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas© Getty

Avengers star Robert Downey Jr. has two famous parents

Question 6) Before he was Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. was asking which two celebs for a later bedtime?

A) Robert & Elsie

B) Rob Sr & Joe

C) Bobby & Jane

D) Robbie & Viv

Robert Downey Jr. and mother Elsie Downey attend his Hand And Foot Print Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on December 7, 2009 in Hollywood, California. © Getty Images

Robert Downey Jr. is the son of two showbiz success stories

The answer is... A) Robert Downey Sr. & Elsie Ford!

Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. owes more than his first name to his famous parents. Robert Downey Sr. worked as a director, screenwriter and actor on projects like Putney Swope, Greaser's Palace and Pound.

His mother, Elsie Ford, found fame with projects through the '60s and '70s, including Chafed Elbows and Greaser's Palace. They married in 1962 and son Robert was born three years later. The couple separated in 1975. 


Timothée Chalamet is nominated for his performance in A Complete Unknown© AFP via Getty Images

The 'Dune' actor has found superstar success

Question 7) Timothée Chalamet is a megastar in his own right, but do you know who raised him?

A) Léo & Louise

B) Louis & Hannah

C) Noah & Isabelle

D) Marc & Nicole

Timothee Chalamet (L) and his father Marc Chalamet attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.© Getty Images

Marc is a successful journalist while Nicole found fame on the stage

The answer is... D) Marc Chalamet & Nicole Flender!

Timothée Chalamet's dual heritage is a well-known fact, and his French roots are thanks to father Marc. The actor's father is a successful journalist and became N.Y. correspondent for Le Parisien in 2019. Marc has also previously worked at UNICEF and the United Nations.

Timothée's mother Nicole is something of a child star and performed with the New York City Ballet at a young age. Following this, she performed on Broadway in musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and Hello Dolly. The Marty Supreme star isn't the only famous offspring in the Chalamet household. Sister Pauline Chalamet is an actress, writer, and director has starred in Between the Temples, The King of Staten Island and more.

Actor Charlie Hall attends Freeform's "Single Drunk Female" Season 2 Premiere at Midnight Theatre on April 11, 2023 in New York City. © Getty Images

Charlie Hall became an instant heartthrob on 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'

Question 8) Charlie Hall made it big with an on-screen degree in 'The Sex Lives of College Girls', but who tearily waved him off in real life?

A) Julia & Brad

B) Jenny & Carl

C) Judith & John

D) Jerry & Paul

Brad Hall, Henry Hall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Charlie Hall attend the 'Tuesday' New York Special Screening at Metrograph on June 06, 2024 in New York City.© Getty Images

Charlie Hall's parents have found collaborative success and individual stardom

The answer is... A) Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Brad Hall!

Charlie Hall has some proper acting chops behind him. Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred in beloved sitcom Seinfeld and acclaimed drama Veep  – which also gave Charlie his first role – while father Brad co-starred with Julia on Saturday Night Live

The couple met at Northwestern University and were hired as cast members on the hit sketch show in 1982 They worked together until Brad's departure in 1984 and tied the knot in 1987. A decade later, Charlie arrived.

British actor Emma Thompson arrives to attend The Albies hosted by the Clooney Foundation at the Natural History Museum in London on October 3, 2025. The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), provides free legal support in defense of free speech and women's rights in more than 40 countries. The Albies is the Clooney Foundation for Justice's annual event honoring courageous defenders of justice. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)© AFP via Getty Images

Emma Thompson is a beloved star with her own famous family, but her acting skills are rooted in a creative household

Question 9) Actor and writer Emma Thompson has some serious star power, but who was getting her to school on time?

A) Frances & Tom

B) Cressida & Stuart

C) Angela & Martin

D) Phyllida & Eric

British actress Phyllida Law (C) wears her Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal with daughters British actresses Sophie (L) and Emma Thompson (R) as they pose after an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London on November 11, 2014. Veteran actress Phyllida Law was accompanied by her film star daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson as she collected an OBE from the Queen for her services to drama and charity work.  © AFP via Getty Images

Emma and her sister Sophie share a set of famous parents

The answer is... D) Phyllida Law & Eric Thompson!

Emma Thompson's family is filled with star power. Added to sister Sophie Thompson, of Four Weddings and a Funeral fame, and husband Greg Wise who starred with Emma in Sense and Sensibility, her parents have some pretty impressive credits. 

Mother Phyllida Law has worked with both of her daughters on projects like Much Ado About Nothing and Emma, while father Eric worked as an actor and screenwriter who wrote and voiced beloved children's show The Magic Roundabout.

She is embracing her 60s© Getty Images

She was their baby before she was anyone else's

Question 10) Before 'Dirty Dancing', who called Jennifer Grey their Baby?

A) Kris & Chris

B) Bo & Bob

C) Jo & Joel

D)  Ally & Alexander

Actor Joel Grey (best supporting actor) and wife Jo Wilder arrive at the Academy Awards on March 27, 1973 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. © Getty Images

Jo and Joel both found success on the screen and in front of a microphone

The answer is... C) Jo Wilder & Joel Grey!

Jennifer Grey was born ready for the spotlight, with a musical background to boot. Her mother Jo Wilder worked as an actor and singer, while father Joel is an Oscar-winning actor, singer and director, who now also works as a photographer.

The couple said 'I do' in 1958 and remained married for 24 years, which Joel calls "the happiest of my life". Jo passed on 4 July 2026, a week after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

That concludes our ultimate nepo baby quiz! How many did you guess correctly? Did any of these star parents take you by surprise?

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