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Ever wondered which of your favorite stars have a famous family legacy? We\u2019re going behind the velvet rope to reveal celebrities who inherited more than just good looks and top-tier talent, they\u2019re also proud descendants of the world\u2019s most legendary figures. From actors with Hollywood icon parents, to political and artistic dynasties, you\u2019ll discover surprising lineage connections that may make you look twice next time you see these stars on the red carpet. Here are the faces you didn\u2019t know come from such a celebrated heritage.<\/p>\n

James Thi\u00e9rr\u00e9e<\/h2>\n
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The accomplished circus performer and director James Thi\u00e9rr\u00e9e<\/strong><\/a> is not only revered for his mesmerizing stage artistry, but he\u2019s also the grandson of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin<\/strong><\/a>, as reported by IMDb<\/a>. His creative roots run even deeper, his grandmother is Oona O\u2019Neill<\/strong><\/a>, daughter of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O\u2019Neill<\/strong>, according to History<\/a>. Talk about inheriting a triple threat of talent!<\/p>\n

Oona Castilla Chaplin<\/h2>\n
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Oona Castilla Chaplin<\/strong><\/a> has made waves on screen with roles in Game of Thrones and Avatar: Fire and Ash, but her famous lineage is also impressive. She\u2019s the granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin<\/strong> and great-granddaughter of famed playwright Eugene O\u2019Neill<\/strong>, per The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Actress Billie Lourd<\/strong><\/a> quickly became a favorite on the small and big screens, but many don\u2019t realize she\u2019s Hollywood royalty. Billie is the daughter of Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher<\/strong><\/a> and granddaughter of the legendary Debbie Reynolds<\/strong><\/a>, as she discussed with ABC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tom Hanks<\/strong><\/a> is beloved for his talent and longstanding career, but there\u2019s a fun historical twist in his family tree: He\u2019s a distant relative of Abraham Lincoln<\/strong>, America\u2019s 16th president, through his mother\u2019s lineage, according to Ancestry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Touted as a \u201cscream queen,\u201d Jamie Lee Curtis<\/strong><\/a> literally inherited the Hollywood throne. She\u2019s the daughter of acting legends Janet Leigh<\/strong><\/a>, star of Hitchcock\u2019s classic Psycho, and Tony Curtis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ethan Peck<\/strong><\/a> may be known for boldly going where no one has gone before as Spock in the Star Trek universe, but did you know he is the grandson of Oscar-winning actor Gregory Peck<\/strong><\/a>? \u201cI look at my life and I\u2019m flabbergasted by the circumstances of it and how I\u2019m connected to this industry and these movies through him. It\u2019s really just special to me,\u201d he told TCM<\/a>, adding that he\u2019s \u201cin awe\u201d of his grandfather\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

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Helena Bonham Carter<\/strong><\/a> is well-known for her quirky, memorable characters, but her family history is just as captivating. Her grandmother, Violet Bonham Carter<\/strong><\/a>, was a famed political figure and the daughter of British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith<\/strong>, per All That\u2019s Interesting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maya Rudolph<\/h2>\n
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Maya Rudolph<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s comedic timing is undeniable, but her musical background is equally extraordinary. She\u2019s the daughter of singer Minnie Riperton<\/strong><\/a>, whose soulful vocals made hits like \u201cLovin\u2019 You\u201d timeless, and songwriter Richard Rudolph<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Chris Pine<\/strong><\/a> is famous for his leading roles, but stardom runs in the family. He is the son of actor Robert Pine<\/strong><\/a>, known for the television series CHiPs, and the grandson of Anne Gwynne<\/strong><\/a>, a classic Universal horror movie star, according to Hollywood Life<\/a>. Pine\u2019s all-American appeal comes from generations of screen talent.<\/p>\n

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British actress Anna Chancellor<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s aristocratic bearing isn\u2019t just great acting. She\u2019s descended from British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith<\/strong>, making her part of a storied political legacy, per TV Insider<\/a>. Chancellor\u2019s notable performances reflect a blend of both her refined lineage and thespian skill.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Soames<\/h2>\n
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Nicholas Soames<\/strong><\/a> is a decorated politician, but his name is forever linked to history. He\u2019s the grandson of Sir Winston Churchill<\/strong><\/a>, the legendary British prime minister who led the UK through World War II, as reported by Deseret News<\/a>. Soames\u2019s career in public service continues his grandfather\u2019s monumental legacy.<\/p>\n

Diana Widmaier Picasso<\/h2>\n
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Art historian Diana Widmaier Picasso<\/strong><\/a> not only studies masterpieces, but she\u2019s also descended from one: Her grandfather is none other than Pablo Picasso<\/strong><\/a>, according to the Art Gallery of Ontario<\/a>. Her role as an expert in modern art is the perfect tribute to her legendary family name and its artistic innovation.<\/p>\n

This story 12 Celebrities You Didn\u2019t Know Are Descendants of Famous People<\/a> first appeared on InTouch Weekly<\/i><\/a>. Follow InTouch Weekly<\/strong> on Yahoo<\/strong><\/a> so you don\u2019t miss what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n