A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR

When your dad’s a hard act to beat and mum’s a star of stage and screen, following in their footsteps might seem a little daunting... So why do these children want to be just like their famous folks?

There’s nothing too unusual in joining the family firm — since the dawn of time, children have followed their parents into the same careers. But what if the business mammy and daddy are in is showbusiness? If daddy is an acting superstar it might seem like a bad idea to decide to tread the boards too. Some, though, are not to be deterred — Liam Neeson’s son Michéal is the latest celebrity child to be taken with the idea of carrying on the family tradition as he’s just landed his first leading role. We’ve had a look at some of the celebrity children following in their parents’ footsteps where the bar is set incredibly high.