Adam Sandler, who broke out on Saturday Night Live in 1990 at the age of 23, has recently co-starred with his daughters Sadie, 17, and Sunny, 14, in the film "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" in 2023.
West Duchovny, at 24, took on a starring role in the 2023 miniseries "Painkiller," addressing the opioid epidemic. Her parents, Téa Leoni and David Duchovny, had their own breakout moments in the '90s with roles in "Bad Boys" (1995) and "The X-Files" (1993), respectively.
Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, made her major film debut at 15 in 2019's "Dumbo." Thandiwe Newton's breakout role was in 1998's "Beloved," while Ol Parker, a writer and director, contributed to the industry.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who met on the set of "All My Children," have three children pursuing their dreams. Michael Consuelos, 24, is following in his parents' acting footsteps and even portrayed a young version of his dad on "Riverdale."
Charlie Hall, 25, found his way into the industry with a role on his mom Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sitcom "Veep" in 2019. Julia, whose breakout role was on "Seinfeld" in 1990 at age 29, has been a comedic icon.
Joaquin Phoenix's daughter, 26, has made waves with roles in films like "Don't Worry Darling." Joaquin, known for his work in "Walk the Line," started his career at a similar age with his first major part in the ABC series "Homefront" in 1991.
As Hollywood's next generation steps into the spotlight, their parents' legacies serve as both inspiration and a reminder of the industry's evolution.
