While the rich and famous of Hollywood are known for their acting, directing or musical talents, their offspring often live permanently in their shadows or become known as a ‘nepo baby’. Some of Hollywood’s next generation manage to buck this trend by virtue of their own unquestionable talents. Some, on the other hand, manage to emerge from their parents’ shadow courtesy not of a talent, but for a more superficial reason – their undeniably model-worthy good looks.
From Clint Eastwood’s son to the less well-known son of Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise, read on for a roundup of Hollywood’s most handsome sons…
Will Smith and son Jaden Smith
The 26-year-old rapper and actor is the son of Hollywood actors Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith. As well as acting and music, he has also modelled for brands like Louis Vuitton, famously wearing a womenswear look on the 2016 runway.
Pierce Brosnan and son Dylan Brosnan
Dylan is the eldest of James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan’s children with his wife of 23 years, Keely Shaye Smith.
The 27-year-old model both acts and sings, and formerly sported hair past shoulder length. He’s also 1.96m, ten centimetres taller than his famous dad.
Both sons were on the cover of GQ Korea, and Dylan has shot editorial features for Moschino and worked alongside established industry names like Karlie Kloss.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and son Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick, 31, is the son of actor, professional bodybuilder and Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A chip off the old block, his acting credits include the films Grown Ups 2 and Midnight Sun, as well as the popular TV series White Lotus.
He has also modelled for brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Emporio Armani, even appearing in Vogue‘s much-coveted pages. He announced his engagement to fellow model Abby Champion in December last year.
Eddie Murphy and son Eric Murphy
The eldest son of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, Eric keeps mainly out of the spotlight, although he does have voice-acting credits in the Megamind TV series and sequel.
Eric also has links to another large Hollywood family, as he is dating Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin.
Clint Eastwood and son Scott Eastwood
While Gran Torino actor Clint Eastwood has eight children, arguably the most well-known among them is his son Scott, 38.
His textbook good looks have seen him star in modelling campaigns for Persol and Hugo Boss, though acting appears to be Scott’s main focus. To date he has featured in films The Longest Ride, Suicide Squad and Fast & Furious, among others.
On his famous father’s influence, Scott told GQ Australia: “Dad didn’t care if I was a plumber or an actor. He said, ‘Whatever you do, just do it well. Be humble about what you do, be a good guy and tell the truth.'”
Jude Law and son Rafferty Law
The eldest son of Jude Law and Sadie Frost is the spitting image of his famous dad.
While Raff, 28, recently wowed in Apple TV’s Masters of the Air, he has dipped his toes into modelling with luxury bands like Piaget and Brioni, the latter of which he shot with his dad.
Stellan Skarsgård and son Alexander Skarsgård
While all of Stellan and My Skarsgård’s six children have careers in acting or film, Alexander, 48, has acted since he was seven years old.
With classical good looks, he shot to fame in the comedy film Zoolander, but he is most well-known for his portrayal of characters in Succession, Big Little Lies and The Legend of Tarzan.
Alexander has also modelled, including most recently for Calvin Klein’s 2024 fall collection.
Matthew McConaughey and son Levi McConaughey
The first child of actor Matthew McConaughey and model and designer Camila Alves McConaughey, Levi has inherited his parents’ genes.
As well as being a mini-me of his celebrity parents, he appears poised to follow in their footsteps by entering the world of showbiz.
While Levi is just 16 years old, he will have his acting debut opposite Chris Pratt in The Way of the Warrior Kid.
Jeremy Irons and son Max Irons
Max Irons had big shoes to fill when taking on an acting career of his own given his parents are Jeremy Irons and Sinéad Cusack. However, he hasn’t been deterred from filling them…
Best known for acting opposite Amanda Seyfried in Little Red Riding Hood, Max has also starred in The White Queen, The Host, Woman in Gold and The Riot Club, among others.
Having inherited his father’s bone structure, Max has also featured in modelling campaigns for Burberry alongside Kate Moss and high street brand Mango.
Mark Consuelos and son Michael Consuelos
Michael is the son of TV personalities Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, and has inherited the family good looks.
All three of the Ripa-Consuelos children were involved in a modelling campaign for clothing line Pink House, but Michael has also done some acting in Riverdale.
Bill Hudson and son Oliver Hudson
Another son born into an acting family is Kate Hudson’s older brother, Oliver. The 48-year-old is the son of Hollywood royalty Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, though both siblings were raised by Goldie’s subsequent partner Kurt Russell.
Oliver has enjoyed a long acting career, featuring in TV staples Rules of Engagement and Scream Queens, and has appeared in magazines with Kate.
BY MILLIE JACKSON
