17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

Modified Jan 20, 2025 07:39 ET

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2. Judd Apatow

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Judd Apatow cast his daughters Maude and Iris Apatow alongside his wife, Leslie Mann, in Knocked Up and its offshoot, This Is 40. The siblings played hilariously true-to-life takes on bickering siblings. Drawing from life, the roles have since enabled Maude Apatow to blossom into one of the actors who have elicited critical plaudits on Euphoria and The Bubble. Iris is forging her way with standout performances in movies such as The King of Staten Island. Apatow's films are a testament to his ability to weave family and art seamlessly.