Mother’s Day 2024: Hollywood Moms Who Have Acted Alongside Their Children in Movies and TV Shows

Many Hollywood A-list celebrities have had the pleasure of working alongside their children on the big and small screen. For Mother’s Day, let’s take a look at some celebrity moms who have acted with their children over the years. In movies and TV projects, actresses like Andie MacDowell, Meryl Streep, and Demi Moore have shared the spotlight with their kids, showcasing their talent as a family affair.

Andie MacDowell’s daughter Margaret Qualley starred in the Netflix show “Maid,” where MacDowell played the role of Qualley’s character’s mother. The mother-daughter duo has opened up about their experiences working together, expressing their love and admiration for each other. Qualley has also been in other films like “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” and “My Salinger Year.”

Uma Thurman’s daughter Maya Hawke gained fame after appearing in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” and starred alongside her mother in the 2023 movie “The Kill Room.” Director Quentin Tarantino has even hinted at the possibility of casting Hawke as Thurman’s on-screen daughter in “Kill Bill: Vol. 3.” Hawke has also had roles in other films like “Mainstream” and “Fear Street.”

Leslie Mann has worked with both of her daughters, Maude and Iris Apatow, in multiple films directed by her husband, Judd Apatow. Maude and Iris have acted alongside their mother in movies like “This is 40,” “Knocked Up,” and “Funny People.” Maude has also starred in the television drama series “Euphoria.”

Meryl Streep has acted with her daughter Mamie Gummer in several movies, including “Heartburn” and “Ricki and the Flash.” The mother-daughter duo has showcased their talent and connection on the big screen. Streep and her husband, Don Gummer, share four children together, with Mamie being one of them.

Demi Moore has shared the screen with her daughter Rumer Willis in various movies and TV projects, including “Now and Then” and “Striptease.” Their most recent collaboration was in the TV show “Empire,” where Willis had a recurring role while her mother guest-starred. Moore and Willis share a special bond, as seen in their shared apartment in Chicago while filming the show.

Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt appeared together in the movie “Maleficent,” where Vivienne played the young Princess Aurora. Jolie has previously shared that she enjoys having her children make cameos on set but does not intend for them to pursue acting careers. The mother-daughter bond shines through in their on-screen moments together.