Children born to the rich and famous most likely have it all; power, money, their parents dazzling good looks, and a lifetime pass to the elite nepo baby club.
It seems one criteria for the exclusive clique is dating a fellow star – one thrust from the loins of a celebrity – as seen in the prestigious unions between Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, Eric Murphy and Jasmine Lawrence, and Phoebe Gates and Arthur Donald to name a few.
More than just a gorgeous pairing; Brooklyn and Nicola have inherited power couple status from their super famous parents; David and Victoria Beckham, as well as New York-born billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia Heffner.
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Children born to the rich and famous most likely have it all; such as this nepo baby couple: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
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Loved up pair Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are the son and daughter of comedy actors Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence respectively
Meanwhile Eddie Murphy‘s son, Eric, is enjoying a glittering romance with actor Martin Lawrence’s stunning daughter, Jasmine Page; with the pair even enjoying minor acting credits – perhaps with a little help from the parents.
The romance between Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft magnate Bill Gates, and Arthur Alistair Donald, grandson of Paul McCartney, was written in the stars – with their first introduction dating back to childhood.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at how the children of the rich and famous have looked inward and found love with fellow nepo babies.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
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Brooklyn and Nicola have inherited power couple status from their super famous parents; David and Victoria Beckham, as well as New York-born billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia Heffner
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David and Victoria Beckham have created a fortune in excess of £450 million (both pictured with Brooklyn and Nicola at a Cloud 23 pop up in Los Angeles last month)
His parents are among Hollywood elite and she stands to inherit a sum of her father’s whopping $1.3 billion fortune one day; so it’s only right their love reeks of wealth.
Brooklyn Beckham, 25, is the eldest child of Posh and Becks – also known as David, 49, and Victoria Beckham, 50. Their combined football, celebrity and fashion empires have created a fortune in excess of £450 million.
Though eye-watering, their fortune is less than half of their family-in-law’s astounding $1.3 billion estate. Nicola, 29, is the daughter of Jewish-American entrepreneur Nelson Peltz, 82, and his model wife Claudia Heffner, 69, of whom both share eight children.
Brooklyn and Nicola of course first met at a gathering of fellow celebrities; the 2017 Coachella music festival in California, but they didn’t start dating until 2019.
The now husband and wife first went public with their relationship in 2020 by posting a snap on Instagram; Brooklyn proposed with a $324,700 emerald and diamond ring in July the same year.
Their high profile relationship has been decorated with the sort of lavishness that one could only imagine, including luxury yacht trips, multimillion properties and a designer wardrobe to rival the queen of style herself, Victoria Beckham.
Despite being surrounded by wealth, the couple do have their own things going on, although not at the level of their powerful parents.
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Nicola, 29, is the daughter of Jewish-American entrepreneur Nelson Peltz (left), 82, and his model wife Claudia Heffner (right), 69, who are worth $1.3 billion
Following in her investor father’s footsteps, Nicola and Brooklyn snapped up a $10.5million starter mansion in Beverly Hills after just a few months of dating.
The actress – who starred in Bates Motel – also made her directorial debut this year with drama film Lola.
Meanwhile Brooklyn, who recently revealed that he’s ‘obviously’ a nepo-baby, lingers in the spotlight with a Facebook Watch series called Cookin’ with Brooklyn and a hot sauce named Cloud 23.
Phoebe Gates and Arthur Alistair Donald
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This nepo baby pairing blossomed in 2023: Phoebe Gates, 22, and Arthur Alistair Donald, 35 pictured on Instagram
While this nepo baby pairing may still be news to some, their romance was clearly hot on the horizon.
Phoebe Gates, 22, is the last born daughter of billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates, 69, and his ex-wife – now too a billionaire – Melinda, 60. Her parents are worth north of $160 billion combined.
Arthur Alistair Donald, 25, is the only grandchild to appear on our list, and boasts Beatles legend and billionaire Paul McCartney, 82, as his granddad. His parents are Paul’s daughter Mary McCartney, 55, and her ex husband Alistair Donald, a director and producer, 58.
Through their wealth and connections, the couple were destined to meet; with the friendship between their powerful families going back decades since they were young children.
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Phoebe is the last born daughter of billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates (pictured), 69, and his ex-wife – now too a billionaire – Melinda, 60 (not pictured)
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Arthur boasts Beatles legend and billionaire Paul McCartney, 82, as his granddad (Both pictured with Alistair’s mum, Mary McCartney, in London in 2018)
Phoebe’s father Bill has been friends with Sir Paul since the early noughties and reportedly supported The Beatles star during his messy divorce from ex-wife Heather Mills.
Meanwhile, Paul’s daughter, acclaimed fashion designer Stella McCarthy, became close to Bill’s ex wife Melinda and has been mentoring Phoebe in her fashion career.
But for Phoebe and Arthur, their love officially blossomed in October 2023 which they confirmed with an Instagram snap of the two hanging out in Paris.
She also openly referred to Arthur as her ‘boyfriend’ while documenting her Stanford graduation in an online blog for Nylon.
‘My boyfriend, Arthur, giving me a lift post-ceremony,’ Phoebe wrote in the post for for her graduation – alongside a loved-up snap of her beau giving her a piggyback.
The pair are currently working on their own dynasties, with Arthur, a Yale graduate, working as an investor, and Phoebe recently graduating from Stanford.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi
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This celebrity couple sent fans into a frenzy when they sparked romance rumors in 2021 (Pictured: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi)
The offspring of a real estate executive and music royalty are perhaps not the most obvious nepo baby pairing; nevertheless, they both came up in money.
The Stranger Things actress, 20, was born to British real estate agent, Robert and his wife Kelly Brown in Marbella, Spain. Though not much is known about the exact sum of Robert’s wealth, he earned enough to pack up ship and move to America to help Millie with her acting.
Meanwhile Jake, 22, was born to high school sweethearts Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley, both 62, in 2002. His father Jon is a rock legend and New Jersey native who once fronted group Bon Jovi. He is worth an nearly half a billion dollars.
The celebrity couple sent fans into a frenzy when they sparked romance rumors in 2021 – but shockingly they met how any other Gen Z couple would.
In 2022, while talking to Wired, Millie revealed the two first connected on Instagram: ‘We met on Instagram. And we were friends for a bit, and then, what can I say?’ she told the publication.
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The Stranger Things actress, 20, was born to British real estate agent, Robert and his wife Kelly Brown (all pictured left). Jake, 22, was born to high school sweethearts, rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley, both 62 (Jake and and Jon Bon Jovi are pictured right)
Only a few weeks later the pair were spotted out and about sweetly holding hands as they enjoyed a coffee run in the Big Apple.
Since then it appears they have been inseparable, opting to tie the knot in May this year. The lovebirds said ‘I do’ during an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy with only close family in attendance to witness the special milestone.
Robert Brown’s sacrifice paid off as Millie now boasts an illustrious career in TV and film, while her proud husband enjoys life as a model and ‘aspiring actor’ – according to his dad.
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence
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Eric and Jasmin have followed their parents’ career paths into entertainment (The couple pictured at the Netflix premiere of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F in Beverly Hills)
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence descend from comedy excellence and count Hollywood’s most famous funnymen as parents.
Eric, 35, is the oldest child of Eddie’s 10 kids; he welcomed his son in 1989 with then girlfriend Paulette McNeely.
Known for his on stage wit and countless acting personalities, the comedy icon’s career spawns five decades, and has brought in a net worth in excess of $200 million.
Jasmin, 28, was born to Bad Boys and Martin actor, Martin Lawrence. She is the eldest of Martin’s three daughters who he shares with former wife Patricia Southall. Hot off the fourth installment of action comedy, Bad Boys, with Will Smith, it is reported that the actor is worth hundreds of million.
The sweethearts first confirmed their relationship in a sweet Instagram post in 2021 when they took a happy selfie to mark Eric’s 32nd birthday.
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The couple were destined to meet with Eddie, 63, and Martin, 59, having collaborated on past comedy films such as 1991’s Boomerang and 1992’s Life
‘Happy birthday, my love!’ she said. ‘I’m so incredibly blessed to know you, to love you, and to have you by my side. Cheers to many more blessings, laughs, and beautiful memories! I love you so much!!’
Their paths were destined to cross with Eddie, 63, and Martin, 59, having collaborated on past comedy films such as 1991’s Boomerang and 1992’s Life.
Their children are still together and even made an appearance at the red carpet premiere of movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F in July.
Recently Eddie opened up about his son’s relationship and the idea of comedy running in the family: ‘They’re both beautiful, they look amazing together’ he said. ‘And it’s funny, everybody’s like, “What is that baby gonna be funny?” Our gene pool is gonna make this funny baby’.
The Coming To America star doesn’t have to look too far as both his son and Jasmine have followed their parents’ career paths into entertainment.
Eric is a writer, voice actor and producer, and most recently revealed that he worked on Automated Dialogue Replacement on his father’s Beverly Hills Cop movie.
Meanwhile Jasmin, who graduated from Duke University in 2018, appeared in her dad’s hit film Bad Boys for Life.
Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk
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Although both Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk grew up in money – they have lived very different lives
The descendant of a 90s rock star has found love in the arms of a famous skateboarder’s son.
The world learned Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk were an item in 2022, with rumours first swirling on Reddit, when one user posted a photo of them out at dinner together with Riley’s parents, Tony and Catherine.
Frances Cobain, 32, is the daughter of Hole frontwoman and actress Courtney Love, and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who is regarded as one of the most influential alternative rock musicians in the world.
Riley Hawk, 31, was born to skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, 56, and his ex wife Cindy Dunbar, whom Tony was married to from 1990 until 1993. He is Tony’s oldest son.
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Frances, 32, is the daughter of Hole frontwoman and actress Courtney Love, and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who is regarded as one of the most influential alternative rock musicians in the world (A young Frances and her parents pictured in 1993)
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The Nirvana legend passed away in 1994 after committing suicide
Kurt and Courtney’s combined estate is thought to sit in the region of half a billion dollars, while Riley’s father brings in north of $100 million.
And while the two may have generational wealth in common, Frances’ life of tragedy differs profoundly from that of her famous partner’s.
Being born to two of the biggest stars in the world meant Frances was thrust into the spotlight almost immediately – and thanks to her parents’ very-public infatuation with the wild side, she was also the subject of scandal very quickly.
When Frances was just two-years old, her father Kurt Cobain passed away after committing suicide inside his Lake Washington Boulevard home on April 5, 1994.
On the 30th anniversary of the singer’s death earlier this year, Frances reflected on the loss by penning a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram.
‘The biggest lesson learned through grieving for almost as long as I’ve been conscious, is that it serves a purpose’ she wrote.
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Riley Hawke has happily followed his father’s footsteps into the skating world and is a celebrated street skater (Both pictured in 2019 in California)
She added: ‘As It turns out, there is no greater motivation for leaning into loving awareness than knowing everything ends.
‘I wish I could’ve known my dad. I wish I knew the cadence of his voice, how he liked his coffee or the way it felt to be tucked in after a bedtime story’.
When she was 11, she witnessed her mom overdosing on painkillers, after which the youngster made the actress some tea while they waited for the ambulance together.
Like her parents, Frances has struggled with addiction which she blames on having access to so much money at a young age.
She inherited all of her famous father’s $140 million earnings after his death, and reportedly receives an additional $100,000 each month from his royalties.
Frances has spoken negatively about her wealth, explaining that it’s made her feel extremely ‘guilty’ and left her spending ‘excessively’ – but she turned her life around after suffering from a near-death experience on an airplane and has now been sober for years.
Despite her celebrity roots, she’s made it clear that she doesn’t want anything to do with Hollywood – calling it ‘pretentious, sh**ty, and filled to the brim with the worst people she’s ever met’. She has even turned down many movie roles over the years, including Bella Swan in Twilight.
For the aspiring musician and visual artist, it appears the controversy is all behind her as she looks ahead to a new life with her famous partner Riley. The pair tied the knot in a ceremony in Los Angeles in October 2023 and have since welcomed their first child together.
Riley Hawke has happily followed his father’s footsteps into the skating world and is a celebrated street skater.
Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins
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Lily Collins, 35, and Charlie McDowell, 41, both have famous parents in common
The Emily in Paris star recently celebrated her three-year wedding anniversary with husband Charlie mcDowell.
Lily, 35, and Charlie, 41, both have famous parents in common; Lily is the daughter of legendary British musician Phil, 73, and his ex-wife actress Jill Tavelman, 68.
Charlie boasts actor Malcolm McDowell, 81 and actress Mary Steenburgen, 71, as his parents, as well as stepfather actor Ted Danson, 76, who is currently married to his mother.
Known for hits such as ‘In the Air Tonight’ and ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’, Lily’s father Phil is thought to be worth hundreds of million of pounds. Her hubby’s elite acting family also pull in a hefty sum.
Lily first met Charlie, a film director and screenwriter on the set of the film Gilded Rage, a movie he directed about the infamous murder of investment banker Thomas Gilbert Sr and which will feature his famous wife.
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Famous actors Ted Danson, wife Mary Steenburgen, and her ex-husband Malcom McDowell showed their support for son Charlie McDowell by attending the North American premiere of the drama film The Summer Book at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles
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Lily is the daughter of legendary British musician Phil Collins (left), 73, and his ex-wife actress Jill Tavelman (right), 68
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Lily has opened up about what it was like growing up with a celebrity father, and admitted she didn’t realise how famous he was at first
They officially began dating in 2019 and became betrothed the next year, before saying ‘I do’ in 2021 with a ceremony at Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
‘It was one of those situations where I knew the second I met him that I wanted to be his wife one day. So, it was just a matter of when, really,’ the actress previously shared on Live with Kelly and Ryan.
Despite growing up around fame, Lily admitted she only first realised the level of her father’s fame when they were on a family trip to Disneyland when she was a child.
Speaking candidly to Radio Times in 2020 she remembered seeing a man sporting a t-shirt with the music icon’s face on his t-shirt.
‘I was thinking, “Why does he want a picture of my dad, and why is my dad on his T-shirt?”. Slowly but surely, I started to understand’ she told the publication.
Lily continues to maker her own waves after starring in smash hit Netflix series, Emily In Paris where she portrays the role of Emily Cooper who moved to Paris to work as a social media strategist.
Meanwhile last month, Charlie’s famous parents, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, who divorced in 1990, and his stepfather Ted Danson, stepped out to support him at The North American premiere of Charlie McDowell’s drama film, The Summer Book.
