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11 Celebrity Kids Making Their Own Moves

Stepping out of the shadow of their parents is no problem for these celebrity children. From movies roles to modeling contracts they've found a way to blaze their own path.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith has been cast in Netflix’s upcoming drama, The Get Down, adding to an already impressive resume. The young star made his big screen debut alongside his father in 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness but he is currently making waves with his music, acting gigs and offbeat style.

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Quincy Brown

Quincy is the son of model Kim Porter and singer Al B. Sure and was raised by P. Diddy. The up-and-coming actor can be seen in much-anticipated summer flick, Dope.

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Willow Smith

Willow Smith has created her own lane as the quirky, stylish, insightful sister of equally cool star, Jaden Smith. As the new face of Marc Jacobs and with brand new music hitting the airways, we don’t see any signs of slowing down for the young artist and daughter of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith.

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Angela Simmons

Angela Simmons is not only the daughter of music titan, Rev Run but a mover and shaker in her own right. From her faux-fur clothing line Foofi to her acting debut in upcoming movie Supermodel, Angela is on the move!    

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Romeo Miller

Romeo had major success early on with the release of his debut album Lil’ Romeo, making him the youngest person to have a number one spot on the Billboard 200 at the time. These days Romeo balances an acting career, music, and is gearing up to star in a reality show with his father, Master P.

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Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz has no shortage of star power in her bloodline as the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. The fashion darling can be seen as the it-girl in summer’s must-see film, Dope.

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Bria Murphy
Bria Murphy
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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks has that America’s Sweetheart vibe that we just can’t get enough of! We were introduced to the daughter of NFL star Phillippi Sparks, when she won American Idol in 2007 and she’s been on our radar ever since! Sparks third studio album, Right Here, Right Now is slated for a summer 2015 release.

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Damon Wayans Jr.

You may remember Damon Wayans Jr. starring as John on his father Damon Wayan’s sitcom My Wife and Kids. Fast forward a few years and Wayans Jr. is in high demand! The comedic star is leaving his role on New Girl to decide which of the many pilot offers he wants to take up.     

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Diggy Simmons

Don’t ask us how Diggy Simmons went from Rev Run’s cute little one to a full-blown man. Teen girls (and some grown women) go crazy when he steps on the scene but that’s not his claim to fame. Diggy’s penchant for music definitely reminds us of his dad’s star power.

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Hannah Bronfman

Hannah Bronfman is the daughter of Shaft actress Sherri Bronfman. The young entreprenuer has her hand in many pots as the co-founder of beauty app, Beautified, a high-profile DJ and model for major brands like Banana Republic.

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