20 famous celebrity siblings you didn't know about 

20 famous celebrity siblings you didn
20 famous celebrity siblings you didn't know about | Image Source: All Original Sources

Let's look at the famous siblings in Hollywood.

There is talent shining everywhere in Hollywood. Some go deeper than you might think. Talent in Hollywood is passing through family lines. While some well-known siblings enjoy the same level of fame, others find it easier to remain more out of the spotlight, even with their brothers or sisters grabbing the headlines.

It can be a quiet brother or sister and a totally different job, but it might also be a person who helps in the background for well-known family members. From actors to singers, directors to style icons, siblings, and sometimes even trios show that skill often comes from family. Get ready to dive into a surprising world of family ties as we reveal 20 celebrity siblings you likely didn't know existed.

1. Siblings - Chris and Scott Evans

Chris and Scott Evans | Image Source: Apple TV+
Chris and Scott Evans | Image Source: Apple TV+

You probably know Chris Evans mainly from his role as Steve Rogers, also known as, Captain America, in the Marvel Movie World. And his brother, Scott Evans, is likely most recognized for his time playing Oliver on the soap opera One Life to Live. If you follow either of the Evans brothers on Instagram, you know that they have a pretty normal brotherly relationship, which includes a continuous prank battle where they surprise and scare each other, like every other sibling.

2. Siblings - Florence Pugh and Toby Sebastian

Florence Pugh and Toby Sebastian | Image Source: HBO & Netflix
Florence Pugh and Toby Sebastian | Image Source: HBO & Netflix

Florence Pugh has had a big few years, with praised performances in Midsommar, Little Women, and her soon-to-be-seen MCU start in Black Widow. Since they go by different names, you probably didn't notice that her brother, Toby Sebastian, is also an actor. Most importantly, he played Trystane Martell in the fifth season of Game of Thrones and opera singer Andrea Bocelli in the 2017 movie, The Music of Silence.

3. Siblings - Lily and Alfie Allen

Lily and Alfie Allen | Image Source: HBO & YouTube official music video
Lily and Alfie Allen | Image Source: HBO & YouTube official music video

In 2006, British pop singer Lily Allen put out a song named “Alfie,” cheerfully urging her lazy younger brother to improve his life and find a job. So, even if they don't know it, Game of Thrones fans might owe this song to one of the show’s most remarkable characters. Lily's younger brother, Alfie Allen, became part of the popular HBO show as Theon Greyjoy in 2011. Lily's sibling even received an Emmy nomination for his acting in 2019.

4. Siblings - Dennis and Randy Quaid

Dennis and Randy Quaid | Image Source: Amazon Prime Video
Dennis and Randy Quaid | Image Source: Amazon Prime Video

Brothers Dennis Quaid and Randy Quaid share many similarities: their parents, a passion for acting, and numerous public challenges. Younger brother Dennis's job started to grow in the '80s because of parts in Innerspace, The Big Easy, and Great Balls of Fire! However, in the '90s, he faced challenges with substance abuse, an eating problem, and eventually a difficult divorce from America’s sweetheart, Meg Ryan. Older brother Randy, on the other hand, built a reputation for himself in the '70s and '80s—even receiving an Oscar nomination for The Last Detail in 1973 and gathering a large following as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation films.

5. Siblings - Chris, Liam, and Luke Hemsworth

Chris and Liam Hemsworth | Image Source: Apple TV +
Chris and Liam Hemsworth | Image Source: Apple TV +

Brothers, Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) are recognized globally for their attractive appearance and acting skills. But very often, people forget about the third Hemsworth brother Luke, who acts as Ashley Stubbs on HBO’s science fiction show Westworld. There is a lot of potential in the younger brothers and Hollywood is in for a treat in the future from this one-of-a-kind trio.

6. Siblings - Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein

Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein | Image Source: Getty image library
Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein | Image Source: Getty image library

In recent years, Jonah Hill has demonstrated to everyone that he can handle any type of movie, shifting from loud teen comedies like Superbad to more serious films such as the Oscar-nominated baseball movie Moneyball. Considering Hill's achievements as both an actor and director, it is not surprising that talent is present in his family. Hill’s younger sister, Beanie Feldstein, received praise for her role in the funny coming-of-age dramedy Booksmart in 2019, and she also acted in Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated movie Ladybird in 2018.

7. Siblings - Kate and Oliver Hudson

Kate and Oliver Hudson | Image Source: Amazon Prime
Kate and Oliver Hudson | Image Source: Amazon Prime

'Almost Famous' star Kate Hudson and 'Rules of Engagement' star Oliver Hudson are—unknown to many—both the kids of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson. After a complicated divorce, the siblings were brought up by Hawn and their stepdad Kurt Russell, and were later very openly rejected by their biological father. The two now collaborate under the name of Kate’s activewear brand Fabletics, with her older brother Oliver leading the men’s section.

8.Siblings - Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez

Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez | Image Source: Epic Productions
Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez | Image Source: Epic Productions

Don’t let their different last names confuse you: Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez are siblings. Their dad, West Wing actor Martin Sheen, was born Ramón Estevez but changed his name when he began his career. While all four of Martin and Janet Sheen’s kids were given the last name Estevez on their birth certificates, younger brother Charlie decided to follow his father's example and adopt the "Sheen" stage name when he got his big opportunity. Emilio, on the other hand, kept his original name, aiming to create his own unique path in the acting industry.

9. Siblings - Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Omar Gooding

Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Omar Gooding | Image Source: Getty Image library
Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Omar Gooding | Image Source: Getty Image library

The children of two performers, Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Jerry Maguire) and Omar Gooding were always motivated to follow their love for acting. Bigger brother Cuba, Jr. was the first to choose to pursue his Hollywood dreams, taking classes and signing with an agent in the early '80s. His younger brother Omar was later found by talent scouts while delivering a script for Cuba, Jr. Omar went on to host the Nickelodeon game show Wild & Crazy Kids and to appear in family sitcoms like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy in the '90s.

10. Siblings - Jesse and Hallie Eisenberg

Jesse and Hallie Eisenberg | Image Source: Netflix & Getty image library
Jesse and Hallie Eisenberg | Image Source: Netflix & Getty image library

Jesse Eisenberg is most recognized for his Oscar-nominated role as Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 movie The Social Network. However, long before his major opportunity, his younger sister, Hallie Eisenberg, was charming the audience in the 1998 film Paulie and as "the Pepsi Girl." Yes, that cute, curly-haired spokesperson who would pop open a cold Pepsi in the brand's late '90s and early '00s ads paved the way for her older brother. She hasn't acted much in the last ten years, but it's kind of her to let the older Eisenberg have the opportunity to stand out.

11. Siblings - Ariel Winter and Jimmy Workman

Ariel Winter and Jimmy Workman | Image Source: Picador Productions
Ariel Winter and Jimmy Workman | Image Source: Picador Productions

Ariel Winter is most famous for portraying the middle sister Alex Dunphy on the well-liked ABC comedy Modern Family. But in real life, Winter is the youngest of three, with an older sister and an older brother. What fans may not know, however, is that they might already be familiar with her brother: His name is Jimmy Workman, and he portrayed Pugsley in The Addams Family and Addams Family Values in the 1990s.

Winter’s family issues have been a topic for the media for a long time, and as People reports, the siblings are now distant from each other, ever since Workman chose to support their mother when she rejected Winter’s claims of abuse.

12. Siblings - Kevin and Nora Dunn

Kevin and Nora Dunn | Image Source: NBC & Netflix
Kevin and Nora Dunn | Image Source: NBC & Netflix

Nora Dunn began her career on Saturday Night Live in 1985, and she is still most famous for her performances on that sketch comedy show. A few years after Nora joined SNL, her brother Kevin Dunn started his acting career, showing up on some of the most popular shows of the '80s and '90s—Cheers, 21 Jump Street, Roseanne, and Seinfeld, to name a few. Most recently, Kevin played a role on Veep as former White House Chief of Staff Ben Cafferty. The funny gene definitely exists in the family.

13. Siblings - Liev and Pablo Schreiber

Liev and Pablo Schreiber | Image Source: Amazon video & Amazon Prime Video
Liev and Pablo Schreiber | Image Source: Amazon video & Amazon Prime Video

Although they have the same last name, you might not have linked Ray Donovan star Liev Schreiber to American Gods and Orange Is the New Black actor Pablo Schreiber. They're half brothers who share the same father: Tell Carroll Schreiber, who was also a performer. With a 10-year age difference, the two didn't grow up together, but they have helped each other with their careers and even collaborated on one movie: the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate.

14. Siblings - Penelope and Monica Cruz

Penelope and Monica Cruz in Pirates of the Caribbean | Image Source: Walt Disney Pictures
Penelope and Monica Cruz in Pirates of the Caribbean | Image Source: Walt Disney Pictures

First appearing on Spanish TV and films in the early '90s, the beautiful Cruz began her acting career at the age of 16. She quickly turned into the "First Lady" of Spanish movies. She has been working in movies for the last twenty years, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Murder on the Orient Express (2017). She is married to Javier Bardem.

As the younger sister of Penelope, the just as lovely Monica is a dancer and actress in Spain, although she has been in a few American movies like The Final Inquiry (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) alongside her sister.

15. Siblings - Sylvester and Frank Stallone

Sylvester and Frank Stallone | Image Source: Getty image library
Sylvester and Frank Stallone | Image Source: Getty image library

Instantly known for his long career, which began in the '70s and gained popularity with his part as Rocky (1976), Stallone has worked consistently for 30 years. He's created the Rocky sequels and his part as Rambo is the foundation of his career.

On the other hand, you might not recognize Frank’s face, but in reality, little brother Frank has had a good amount of success on his own. His song, "Far from Over", was featured in Staying Alive (1983), and reached number 10 on the charts. He has made nine solo albums.

16. Siblings - John and Joey Travolta

John and Joey Travolta | Image Source: Amazon Prime & Amazon Video
John and Joey Travolta | Image Source: Amazon Prime & Amazon Video

Travolta started his lengthy career in '70s TV by appearing on programs like Emergency, before landing a steady role on Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). With his famous part in Saturday Night Fever (1976), he became a well-known figure. He's played so many unforgettable characters in movies like Grease (1978), Urban Cowboy (1980), and Pulp Fiction (1994), it's hard to keep track.

One of the five Travolta children who entered acting, Joey is John's older sibling. He’s an actor, director, and producer who’s most famous for his work in Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). He also supports kids with special needs through different movie projects.

17. Siblings - Michelle and Dedee Pfeiffer

Michelle and Dedee Pfeiffer | Image Source: Amazon Prime & Netflix
Michelle and Dedee Pfeiffer | Image Source: Amazon Prime & Netflix

Michelle Pfeiffer has enjoyed a lengthy career, beginning in the 1980s with parts in Grease 2 (1982), Scarface (1983), Ladyhawke (1985), and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), for which she earned an Oscar nomination.

Little sister Dedee has tried acting and has made some guest spots on different TV shows, but it hasn't been her main focus. Her most famous role was in the TV show, Cybill (1995).

18. Siblings - James and Dave Franco

James and Dave Franco | Image Source: Amazon Video
James and Dave Franco | Image Source: Amazon Video

James appeared in the short-lived TV show, Freaks and Geeks (1999) but quickly got parts in James Dean (2001), Spider-Man (2002), and City by the Sea (2002) and did very well in comedies like Pineapple Express. Little brother Dave has mainly appeared in TV shows, including 7th Heaven and the film, 21 Jump Street (2012).

19. Siblings - Nicole and Antonia Kidman

Nicole and Antonia Kidman | Image Source: Getty image library
Nicole and Antonia Kidman | Image Source: Getty image library

Kidman started her film career as a young girl in Australia, landing her first part in Hollywood in Dead Calm (1989). Her career quickly took off with several successful films in the 90s, including Days of Thunder (1990), Far and Away (1992), and My Life (1993). She received an Oscar for her role in The Hours (2002).

Her younger sister, Antonia, has had some small success in Australia, particularly on a couple of TV shows. However, she has mainly focused her time on taking care of her two children.

20. Siblings - Angelina Jolie and James Haven

Angelina Jolie & James Haven | Image Source: MGM & Getty image library
Angelina Jolie & James Haven | Image Source: MGM & Getty image library

Daughter of the Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, Jolie's career began to grow with Girl, Interrupted (1999). She went on to play many unforgettable parts including Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Smith (2005), and Maleficent (2017).

Big brother James Haven has played a few small parts in his sister's films. But he mainly spends his time on the international film festival, Artivist, which features films about human rights, animal rights, and the environment.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh