Hollywood Mothers and Daughters: A Look at 8 Celebrity Mom-Child Acting Duos

On this Mother's Day, we celebrate some of Hollywood's most iconic actress mothers who have shared the screen with their talented children. From Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley to Demi Moore and Rumer Willis, these mother-daughter duos have showcased their undeniable chemistry and brought heartwarming performances to life.

Andie MacDowell and her daughter Margaret Qualley, who she shares with ex-husband Paul Qualley, starred together in the Netflix limited series "Maid" (2021). MacDowell played the mother to Qualley's character, while Qualley earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Alex, a single mom who fights to rebuild her life.

Uma Thurman and her daughter Maya Hawke, who she shares with Ethan Hawke, rose to fame on the Netflix series "Stranger Things." In 2023, they starred together in the thriller "The Kill Room," marking their first collaboration as an on-screen mother and daughter.

Leslie Mann has shared the screen with both of her daughters, Maude and Iris Apatow, in several films directed by her husband, Judd Apatow. The sisters have starred in "This is 40," "Knocked Up," and "Funny People." Maude has also gained recognition for her role in the HBO series "Euphoria."

Meryl Streep and her daughter Mamie Gummer, who she shares with husband Don Gummer, have appeared together in films such as "Heartburn," "Evening," and "Ricki and the Flash." In "Ricki and the Flash," Streep plays a musician who reconnects with her family, with Mamie playing her estranged daughter.

Demi Moore and her daughter Rumer Willis, who she shares with Bruce Willis, have starred together in several movies and television shows. Notable collaborations include "Now and Then," "Striptease," and the TV series "Empire," where they shared the same apartment while filming.

Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, who she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, appeared together in the film "Maleficent." Vivienne played a young Princess Aurora in a small role due to her lack of fear of Jolie's character and her eye makeup.

Blythe Danner and her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow have collaborated on multiple projects, including the TV miniseries "Cruel Doubt" and the film "Sylvia." Danner is known for her role in the "Meet the Parents" series, while Paltrow has gained fame in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pepper Potts.

Laura Dern and her mother Diane Ladd, who she shares with actor Bruce Dern, have shared the screen numerous times throughout their careers. They have worked together in films such as "Wild at Heart," "Rambling Rose," and the HBO series "Enlightened."