THESE 12 British nepo babies are making waves in the TV, music and movie business – and among their parents are an I’m A Celeb star and a top Brit actor in Hollywood.
They may or may not have had a helping hand; building a career in the public on the back of a privileged upbringing is nothing new, of course.
Many of the biggest stars on our screens are nepo babies, like Dakota Johnson, pictured hereCredit: Getty
Some of the biggest celebs out there today are heavily connected, from to .
But there’s never been quite so much buzz and scrutiny around the nepo world.
So it’s only right that we round off the year with a look back at some of the up-and-coming British nepo elite that have graced our pages over the last year.
How many of the below names can you match up with their famous parents?
1. Deia, 23
Deia is trying to unearth the stars of tomorrowCredit: Instagram
This well connected young woman lives in sun-soaked Beverly Hills and is making her way as a talent scout in the entertainment world, something both her parents know a thing or two about.
2. Rafferty, 15
Rafferty on the runway at London Fashion Week inside Art’otel LondonCredit: Getty
Rafferty took to the catwalk at London Fashion Week in September, but it’s rocking out with his three brothers in their family band that his passion truly lies.
Despite attending a £33,000-a-year private school in Somerset, Rafferty and his siblings are pursuing the arts rather than academia.
They have the full backing of their artist dad and their famous mum, whose own career is worlds away from the music industry.
3. Mary, 18
This young model has a close relationship with her actor dadCredit: Tiktok/@maryglen_
This up-and-coming talent is a keen TikToker and a model managed by top agency Storm Models.
She joined her famous dad on the red carpet at the opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Noel Coward Theatre in October and was a natural in front of camera.
4. Gracie, 20
Gracie has not one but two very well-known parentsCredit: Instagram/annafriel
Budding music star and proficient guitar player Gracie credits her grandfather with fuelling her passion for music.
But it’s her mum and dad who are better known. Her father starred in one of the biggest film franchises ever, while her mum began her career in a British soap before moving into critically-acclaimed dramas.
5. Astile, 22
Astile pictured performing with his band Another Day at the 100 Club in LondonCredit: Supplied
His dad is a key figure in one of Britain’s best-loved indie bands and, early in his career, was a rock ‘n’ roll tearaway.
Astile appears to be more inspired by Happy Mondays maraca shaker than his guitar hero dad. He heartily shook a tambourine for the duration of his band Another Day’s set at a summer gig.
The raw group supported his dad’s ‘other’ band this month on two dates of their reunion tour this month.
6. Isan, 23
Isan wowed at the Wicked: For Good premiereCredit: Getty
Isan is already making waves as a DJ and has her own company called Beauty Access, which aims to eliminate waste in the beauty industry.
Her old man is an actor by trade but is also handy on the decks, appearing at major festivals around the world.
7. Afton, 25
Multi-talented Afton sings, dances, acts and does beauty pageantsCredit: Getty
Afton reached the Miss England finals this year and released a catchy new single called Like A Boss.
She also has brains in spades and is fluent in French and Spanish.
Addressing her nepo tag, she told the Daily Star : “I obviously know she’s famous and I’m her daughter. People who are kids of celebrities could say ‘I don’t want anything to do with my parent because they’re known and I want to do it all myself’.”
8. Lily, 26
Lily is carving a path in the acting worldCredit: Getty
Lily was born in 1999, four years after her parents met on a touring production of The Seagull.
They split in 2002, but remain on great terms. Her dad is a passionate Welshman, who appeared in the Twilight films, while her mum has West London roots but lives in LA.
Lily is best known for her appearances in the films Everybody’s Fine 2009, Underworld: Evolution 2006 and Click 2006.
9. Jasper, 29
Jasper has enjoyed living the high life thanks to his dad, and is grateful for all of itCredit: Instagram/ @jasper_coverdale
Jasper describes himself as a writer and former actor, and he’s smitten with his girlfriend Ryle.
His Instagram account is full of pictures of him travelling the world on private jets, enjoying backstage hospitality and having an all round lust for life.
10. Angus, 31
Angus has starred in Mickey 17 and FleabagCredit: Getty
This nepo star boasts one of the most successful careers on the list having broken through into mainstream TV, radio and film.
Despite coming from industry royalty, dad-of-one Angus grafted away on his own terms attending the prestigious The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
He also won casting agency Spotlight’s Most Promising Actor Award in 2014.
11. Evie, 21
Melinda. Messenger’s daughter EvieCredit: Instagram
Evie’s mum is a former Page 3 girl, who swapped modelling to host huge 90s TV shows.
Her famous parent insists Evie isn’t a nepo baby, though says she has the beauty to crack the same industry that she did over three decades ago.
She wrote on Instagram: “She isn’t a model, though, to be fair she could be if she wanted to, but I am her mum, so I might be a tad biased. More importantly, she’s a beautiful soul inside and out.”
12. Iris, 24
Iris at The Fashion Awards 2025 at the Royal Albert HallCredit: Getty
Iris has followed in her famous parents’ footsteps by becoming a model and actress.
Not only that but her godmother is none other than British supermodel Kate Moss.
Some of the big name brands Iris has worked with include Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney.
ANSWERS BELOW:
1. Former Radio 1 DJ Lisa I’Anson, 60
Former DJ Lisa with DeiaCredit: Instagram
Lisa was one of British radio’s biggest names in the 90s working at Kiss before being picked up by Radio 1 in 1995.
However, after three years at the Beeb she was infamously “sacked” after failing to turn up to work after clubbing in Ibiza.
Not only is Deia’s mum famous, but her dad is businessman husband Amos Pizzey, who is a former music producer who worked with .
2. Property guru Sarah Beeny, 53
Sarah with two of her sons – Billy and RaffertyCredit: Shutterstock
Beeny’s four boys tackle their nepo status head on with the name of their band: The Entitled Sons.
The talented group formed in 2022, releasing their debut single Break in January of that year.
The following year the lads bagged themselves a performance slot at after competing in the Pilton Stage competition.
3. Actor Iain Glen, 64
Mary Glen with dad Iain Glen at the press night performance of The Importance of Being EarnestCredit: Getty
Iain has a huge list of credits to his name but in recent years is best known for his role as Sir Jorah Mormont in the hit series Game of Thrones.
Mary is the eldest of two children he has with second wife Charlotte Emmerson, 54, whom he married in 2017.
4. Actors David Thewlis, 62, and Anna Friel, 49
Gracie Friel with her parents David and AnnaCredit: Instagram/annafriel
David Thewlis has been an ever-present on screens over the last four decades, even if leading man status has eluded him.
He played werewolf professor Remus Lupin in the films, helping to protect Harry from Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
His former partner of nine years Anna began her career on Brookside and more recently played the lead in ITV‘s Marcella.
5. Rocker Peter Doherty, 46
Pete Doherty with son Astile in Berlin in 2009Credit: Getty
Astile was born from Libertines legend Pete’s early noughties relationship with .
Lisa is also mum to daughter Molly from her fling with Liam Gallagher in 1997 following his marriage to Patsy Kensit.
Pete has kicked his drug addiction, returning to a resurgent Libertines and reuniting with his second band Babyshambles.
6. Actor Idris Elba, 53
Isan Elba with parents Idris and Sabrina at the The Harder They Fall premiere at The Royal Festival Hall in 2021Credit: Getty
Isan’s dad Idris was named in the Time 100 list of Most Influential People in the World back in 2016 and has grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office.
He’s had hits on both sides of the Atlantic with crime dramas Luther and The Wire as well as big screen roles in Zootropolis, Thor and Sonic.
7. Nutritionist and I’m A Celeb legend Gillian McKeith, 66
Afton McKeith and mum Gillian coordinate in Barbie outfitsCredit: Getty
Gillian became a TV sensation with You Are What You Eat, but it was her turn on I’m A Celebrity that immortalised her on British screens.
She famously fainted at the feet of hosts Ant and Dec ahead of a live Bushtucker Trial. To this day fans continue to debate whether or not she faked the moment.
8. Actress Kate Beckinsale, 52
Actress Kate Beckinsale with lookalike daughter Lily SheenCredit: Getty
One of Britain’s biggest female exports, Kate has kicked some serious butt in the Underworld movies.
Despite her success, she’s kept her feet on the ground and shares hilarious home videos on social media.
9. Rock singer David Coverdale, 74
Jasper Coverdale with his rock legend dad DavidCredit: instagram
Having belted out classic after classic during his time with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and Led Zep’s Jimmy Page, Coverdale bowed out gracefully this year.
Hanging it up before father time forced his performances to suffer, his place in music history secure. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
10. Actress Celia Imrie, 73
Angus Imrie’s mum Celia took part in Celebrity TraitorsCredit: Getty
Celia is a national treasure, and her time on Celebrity Traitors this year only enhanced the love and respect her fans and peers have for her.
She boasts one of the best credits list this country has to offer with Bridget Jones, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Thursday Murder Club, and Calendar Girls among them.
11. TV presenter Melinda Messenger, 54
Mum-of-three Melinda Messenger with daughter EvieCredit: Instagram
After making her name with saucy modelling snaps, Melinda presented shows like Eurotrash, Fort Boyard, and To Buy Or Not To Buy.
She was also a favourite on the reality TV circuit appearing in , , and .
12. Actor Jude Law, 52
Rafferty and sister Iris Law with Jude Law and Phillipa Coan at Jude’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star CeremonyCredit: Getty
American-born Iris is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost.
The Holiday star Jude was immortalised last year when he was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The heartthrob has shown impressive range over the years, playing a younger version of Hogwarts headteacher Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series as well as Pope Pius XIII in The Young Pope.
While Sadie appeared in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and gangster biopic The Krays in the 90s, the latter featuring Martin and Gary Kemp in the lead roles.
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