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31 sets of celebrity siblings who have worked together

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Olivia SinghSep 17, 2020, 01:58 IST
31 sets of celebrity siblings who have worked together

Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse starred on a Disney Channel show together.Steve Granitz/WireImage

  • Some famous siblings have worked together on TV shows, in movies, or for musical collaborations.
  • Brothers Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse grew up in the spotlight together with their roles on Disney Channel's "Suite Life of Zack and Cody."

Growing up with a relative in the spotlight can lead some family members to follow in each other's footsteps. While some family members try to avoid working together, like brothers Dave and James Franco for a while, others, like John and Joan Cusack, have teamed up multiple times.

Here are 31 sets of celebrity siblings who have worked together.

Anjelica Oswald contributed to a previous version of this article.

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Twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse won teen hearts as the leads on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and subsequent spin-off "The Suite Life on Deck."

Twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse won teen hearts as the leads on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and subsequent spin-off "The Suite Life on Deck."
Dylan and Cole Sprouse on "The Suite Life on Deck." Disney Channel

The twins started their acting careers as babies when the played the same character on "Grace Under Fire." They made their film debuts as the same kid in "Big Daddy." While the actors continued to play some of the same characters or star alongside each other throughout the years, they also pursued separate projects.

Both Sprouse brothers took a break from acting and attended New York University.

Dylan studied video game design and opened All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn, with two business partners, in 2018. Cole studied archaeology and went back into acting after graduating. He currently stars on "Riverdale."

Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal have been in a couple of projects together since they were children.

Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal have been in a couple of projects together since they were children.
Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Donnie Darko." Pandora Cinema/Newmarket Films

As kids, the two siblings starred in "A Dangerous Woman," which was directed by their father. With their mom, the pair were on two episodes of "Molto Mario," an Italian cooking show on the Food Network.

But perhaps their best-known collaboration was in "Donnie Darko," where they play siblings. Director Richard Kelly told Vox they had to convince Maggie that the role was meant for her.

"Immediately, she was like, Richard, you're only offering this to me because I'm Jake's big sister. You should be finding the best actress for the role," Kelly said. "So she was already trying to talk me out of casting her, in a very selfless way. And I was just really impressed by that ... So I was really determined to convince her to do it after that."

He added that casting her helped cement the sibling dynamic on-screen.

"Maggie was really an essential piece of the puzzle that makes that family dynamic work in the film," he said. "I'm grateful that she agreed to do the role."

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Twins Tia and Tamera Mowry starred on "Sister, Sister" together, but their brother Tahj appeared on a couple of episodes, too.

Twins Tia and Tamera Mowry starred on "Sister, Sister" together, but their brother Tahj appeared on a couple of episodes, too.
Tamera, Tahj, and Tia Mowry in 2013. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

The sisters were in a singing group and have appeared in various projects together.

From playing long-lost twins on "Sister, Sister" to siblings in "Twitches" and "Twitches Too" to starring on their own reality show, these sisters have built up similar resumes. But they have also held pursued their individual careers.

After appearing on his sister's show, Tahj got his own show, "Smart Guy," in which he played a child genius.

Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have worked together since they were babies.

Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have worked together since they were babies.
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in "New York Minute." Warner Bros. Pictures

The twins made their acting debuts as infants playing Michelle Tanner on "Full House," switching the role between themselves.

As children, they appeared in other TV and film roles together, which included short movies like "Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble," a musical mystery series called "The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley," and a series called "You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's."

As their career continued to thrive, they made their feature film debut in "It Takes Two" and then started their own string of direct-to-video movies that included "Billboard Dad" and "Our Lips Are Sealed."

They also had an animated series and starred on "So Little Time." Their final acting project together was 2004's "New York Minute." Mary-Kate continued to act a bit on her own.

But they didn't stop working together. They created a clothing line for Wal-Mart and launched their own couture label called "The Row."

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Dave and James Franco played best friends in "The Disaster Artist."

Dave and James Franco played best friends in "The Disaster Artist."
Dave and James Franco in "The Disaster Artist." A24

Brothers Dave and James have worked together on a couple of films, like James' "The Broken Tower," a film he made for his master's thesis from New York University, but largely kept away from the same projects. All of that changed with "The Disaster Artist."

James and Dave play real-life friends Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero in the hilarious movie about the making of the "The Room," known now as the best-worst movie. James also produced and directed the film.

Dave told Variety that he avoided working with his older brother because he wanted to establish his career on his own.

"For a while, I made a conscious decision not to work with him, just because I wanted to pave my own path," he said. "I didn't want to be referred to as 'James Franco's little brother' for the rest of my life. But we have very similar sensibilities."

Julianne and Derek Hough are both professional dancers and have starred on "Dancing With the Stars" together. They have also toured together.

Julianne and Derek Hough are both professional dancers and have starred on "Dancing With the Stars" together. They have also toured together.
Derek and Julianne Hough are close. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

Their "Move Live" tour took them to 40 cities across the US and Canada in 2014 and was so successful that they did it again in 2015 and 2017. The two danced and sang on the tour.

The siblings were also both extras in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Derek made a quick cameo in "Rock of Ages," which starred Julianne in the lead role, during a scene in a strip club.

In 2019, they teamed up for a TV special called "Holidays With the Houghs."

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Jussie Smollett made a guest appearance on "Underground," which starred his sister Jurnee Smollett.

Jussie Smollett made a guest appearance on "Underground," which starred his sister Jurnee Smollett.
Jussie and Jurnee Smollett-Bell on "Underground." WGN

"Empire" star Jussie first acted alongside his sister on "On Our Own." The sitcom actually starred all six real-life Smollett siblings as siblings on the show.

Jussie hadn't acted with his younger sister since then. But in a behind-the-scenes clip for "Underground," the actor spoke about how it felt working with his sibling again.

"To be able to be in not only a show with her, but a show that she's doing that really, really means something is awesome," he said.

Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff have acted and sung alongside each other since they were teens.

Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff have acted and sung alongside each other since they were teens.
Haylie and Hilary Duff in "Material Girls." MGM

Though Hilary was the lead character on Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire," her older sister Haylie appeared on a couple of episodes of the show as Kate Sanders' cousin.

The sisters have done a few other projects together, including the movie "Material Girls" and teaming up on songs like their remake of "Our Lips Are Sealed."

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The Jonas Brothers — Nick, Joe, and Kevin — first started as a band and later had their own Disney show.

The Jonas Brothers — Nick, Joe, and Kevin — first started as a band and later had their own Disney show.
Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Kevin Jonas on "Jonas." Disney Channel

Their first acting gig was playing themselves on an episode of "Hannah Montana."

The brothers then landed a role alongside Demi Lovato in "Camp Rock" and the subsequent sequel. But in between the two movies, they made some TV documentaries and had their own hilarious Disney Channel series, "Jonas LA."

They also voiced the cherubs in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."

As a band, they've released five studio albums and two Amazon documentaries.

Beyoncé and Solange Knowles are both musical royalty.

Beyoncé and Solange Knowles are both musical royalty.
Beyoncé and her sister Solange dancing at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Though much of their careers have been built individually, these sisters have supported each other every step of the way. Solange is also credited as a songwriter on a few of Bey's songs, including "Why Don't You Love Me."

Beyoncé joined Solange on stage to do a choreographed dance during Solange's set at Coachella in 2014.

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Sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning haven't appeared directly on-screen at the same time yet, but Elle got her start playing younger versions of her sister's characters.

Sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning haven't appeared directly on-screen at the same time yet, but Elle got her start playing younger versions of her sister's characters.
Dakota and Elle Fanning in October 2017. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Both Dakota and Elle started acting when they were young. Elle's first role was playing a younger version of Dakota's character in the film "I Am Sam." Both sisters lent their voices to the 2005 English dubbing of "My Neighbor Totoro."

They're set to play siblings in a film adaptation of the novel "The Nightingale."

Abigail Breslin and her older brother Spencer have been acting since they were children.

Abigail Breslin and her older brother Spencer have been acting since they were children.
Spencer and Abigail Breslin in "Raising Helen." Buena Vista Pictures

Spencer and Abigail played siblings in "Raising Helen," and were both in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" that same year. Although, Abigail only had a small cameo as an orphan in that one.

The brother and sister reunited on-screen in "The Santa Claus 3: The Escape Clause" and then again in "Perfect Sisters."

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Willow Smith and her older brother Jaden have collaborated on a few projects over the years.

Willow Smith and her older brother Jaden have collaborated on a few projects over the years.
Willow and Jaden Smith in September 2017. Jerod Harris/Getty Images

The two siblings have released music. Jaden featured Willow — and Ace — on his song "Find You Somewhere" in 2012. They were in the music video together. Willow also lent her voice to an episode of "Neo Yokio," an animated series which stars Jaden.

Jason and Justine Bateman got a chance to work together when Justine guest-starred on "Arrested Development."

Jason and Justine Bateman got a chance to work together when Justine guest-starred on "Arrested Development."
Justine and Jason Bateman on "Arrested Development." Fox

Justine got a turn on the Fox comedy during season three. She played a prostitute who was believed to be the sister of Michael Bluth, played by her real-life brother Jason.

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John and Joan Cusack have been in 10 movies together.

John and Joan Cusack have been in 10 movies together.
John and Joan Cusack in "War, Inc." First Look Studios

John and Joan Cusack aren't afraid to share a screen. The brother and sister have both appeared in "Class," "Sixteen Candles," Grandview, USA," "Broadcast News," "Say Anything...," "Grosse Pointe Blank," "Cradle Will Rock," "High Fidelity," "Martian Child," and "War, Inc."

Brothers Luke and Owen Wilson both made their film debuts in "Bottle Rocket," a film cowritten by Owen and Wes Anderson.

Brothers Luke and Owen Wilson both made their film debuts in "Bottle Rocket," a film cowritten by Owen and Wes Anderson.
Luke and Owen Wilson in "Bottle Rocket." Columbia Pictures

The brothers reunited on-screen for Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums," also cowritten by Owen, and played the Wright brothers in "Around the World in 80 Days."

Luke also had a role in "Rushmore," another Anderson film cowritten with Owen.

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Brothers Matt, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence had their own sitcom in the '90s.

Brothers Matt, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence had their own sitcom in the '90s.
Andy, Joey, and Matthew Lawrence in "Jumping Ship." Disney Channel

These three brothers have acted together in numerous projects, including "Brotherly Love," a sitcom in which they played three brothers.

Among their projects, the siblings were in some Disney Channel Original Movies: "Horse Sense," in which Matthew made an uncredited cameo, and "Jumping Ship." Matthew and Andrew both guest-starred on Joey's show "Melissa and Joey."

The trio formed a band in 2017 called Still Three and released a single.

Casey Affleck followed in his brother Ben's footsteps and has worked with his brother in different capacities.

Casey Affleck followed in his brother Ben's footsteps and has worked with his brother in different capacities.
Casey and Ben Affleck (back row) in "Good Will Hunting." Miramax Films

One of Casey's earliest film roles was as a little kid in "Chasing Amy," which starred his older brother. He next acted alongside his brother in "Good Will Hunting." Ben cowrote the movie with his friend Matt Damon. The brothers were then part of the ensemble cast of "200 Cigarettes."

Ben made his feature film directorial debut with "Gone Baby Gone" years later, and he cast his brother in the film's lead role.

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Brandy Norwood and younger brother Ray J Norwood have acted alongside each other and also had a reality show together.

Brandy Norwood and younger brother Ray J Norwood have acted alongside each other and also had a reality show together.
Brandy and Ray J on "My Kitchen Rules." Fox

Ray J first was a guest star on his older sister's show "Moesha" before joining the main cast for three seasons. The two of them both starred on "One on One." Later, the siblings got their own reality show on VH1, "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business." Ray J and Brandy both competed on "My Kitchen Rules."

Both siblings are musicians and have recorded songs together.

The Culkin brothers — Macaulay, Kieran, and Rory — are all actors.

The Culkin brothers — Macaulay, Kieran, and Rory — are all actors.
Macaulay and Kieran Culkin in "Home Alone." 20th Century Fox

Kieran made his film debut in "Home Alone," alongside Macaulay, as one of the McCallister cousins and both returned for "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Both brothers were also in "Only the Lonely."

Rory made his film debut with a photo cameo in "The Good Son," which starred Macaulay. He also appeared in "Richie Rich," as a young version of Richie, a character played by Macaulay.

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Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans teamed up for the comedy "White Chicks."

Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans teamed up for the comedy "White Chicks."
Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in "White Chicks." Sony Pictures Releasing

They played two FBI agent brothers who go undercover as two white chicks to protect two heiresses.

The brothers have also worked on other projects together including starring in "Little Man," "Scary Movie," and "Scary Movie 2."

Luke Hemsworth made a brief cameo in younger brother Chris Hemsworth's "Thor: Ragnarok."

Luke Hemsworth made a brief cameo in younger brother Chris Hemsworth's "Thor: Ragnarok."
Luke and Chris Hemsworth at the Annual Critics' Choice Awards. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

While Chris plays the "God of Thunder," Luke played a fake version of Thor in a play put on by Loki in the "Thor" sequel.

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Zooey Deschanel joined her sister Emily on an episode of "Bones."

Zooey Deschanel joined her sister Emily on an episode of "Bones."
Emily and Zooey Deschanel on an episode of "Bones." Fox

Zooey played a distant cousin of her sister's character on the season five episode "The Goop on the Girl."

Fred and Ben Savage are siblings, and they played brothers in "Little Monsters."

Fred and Ben Savage are siblings, and they played brothers in "Little Monsters."
Ben and Fred Savage in "Little Monsters." United Artists

Fred played Brian, the older brother who became friends with a "monster" who was under his bed playing tricks.

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Singing sisters Alyson and Amanda Michalka (better known by the duo name Aly and AJ) played siblings in Disney Channel's "Cow Belles."

Singing sisters Alyson and Amanda Michalka (better known by the duo name Aly and AJ) played siblings in Disney Channel's "Cow Belles."
Aly and AJ Michalka in "Cow Belles." Disney Channel

AJ appeared on a few episodes of "Hellcats," which starred Aly. The sisters also released several albums together.

Kirk Cameron was a guest on one episode of "Full House," which starred his younger sister Candace.

Kirk Cameron was a guest on one episode of "Full House," which starred his younger sister Candace.
Kirk and Candace Cameron on "Full House." Warner Bros.

Kirk was starring on "Growing Pains" when he popped onto a season one episode of "Full House" as cousin Steve. Candace played DJ Tanner on the hit show.

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Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez starred together in "Young Guns."

Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez starred together in "Young Guns."
Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez in "Young Guns." 20th Century Fox

Older brother Estevez played Billy the Kid while Sheen played Dick Brewer. The brothers have acted in a few other projects together including "Men at Work." Estevez also appeared as a guest star on Sheen's "Two and a Half Men."

Twins Max and Charlie Carver have played on-screen siblings on three TV shows.

Twins Max and Charlie Carver have played on-screen siblings on three TV shows.
The Carver twins on "Teen Wolf." MTV

The Carvers first appeared on-screen together on ABC's hit drama "Desperate Housewives." They also played werewolves on MTV's supernatural series "Teen Wolf" and starred on the first season of HBO's "The Leftovers."

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Siblings Laura and Vanessa Marano played on-screen sister's in the 2019 movie "Saving Zoë."

Siblings Laura and Vanessa Marano played on-screen sister's in the 2019 movie "Saving Zoë."
Vanessa and Laura Marano in "Saving Zoë." Blue Fox Entertainment

The murder mystery film was based on a novel of the same name written by Alyson Noël.

Laura, who rose to fame on Disney Channel's "Austin & Ally," told Teen Vogue that it took 10 years to get the movie made. The sisters also served as producers.

In addition, Laura had a cameo in the 2020 movie "This Is the Year," which starred Vanessa as a teen named Molly.

Siblings Nat and Alex Wolff's big break came when they landed a Nickelodeon series called "The Naked Brothers Band," but they've worked together since then, too.

Siblings Nat and Alex Wolff's big break came when they landed a Nickelodeon series called "The Naked Brothers Band," but they've worked together since then, too.
Nat and Alex Wolff in "Stella's Last Weekend." Paladin

The mockumentary show was created by their mom, Polly Draper, and lasted for three seasons.

In the years since, they released music under the duo name Nat & Alex Wolff and appeared in the TV movie "Mr. Troop Mom."

Nat and Alex also starred in the 2018 film "Stella's Last Weekend," which was written and directed by their mom.

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"Wizards of Waverly Place" actor David Henrie directed and starred in "This Is the Year" with younger brother Lorenzo Henrie.

"Wizards of Waverly Place" actor David Henrie directed and starred in "This Is the Year" with younger brother Lorenzo Henrie.
David and Lorezo Henrie in a photo shared on Instagram in August 2020. David Henrie/Instagram

The siblings both appeared in 2015's "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" and 2016's "Warrior Road."

"This Is the Year," which was executive produced by Selena Gomez, marked David's directorial debut. Lorenzo starred as a high school senior named Josh in the coming-of-age movie.

David and Lorenzo told Insider that being real-life brothers helped production move even quicker because they had a shorthand that helped them work well under a tight schedule. They also told us that they enjoyed collaborating for the film and have more stuff together in the works.

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