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Jamie Lee Curtis is actually the daughter of stars Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. The two were at their peak professionally in the 1950s and 1960s (Curtis starred in the major hit "Some Like it Hot" and Leigh starred in "Psycho").

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Julia Roberts and her brother, Eric Roberts,

in the early days, 1980s

Eric and Julia in happier times, 1980s

Eric, Julia, (their sister Lisa) with Jon Voight

at the premiere of "Runaway Train", 1985

Eric with his daughter, actor Emma Roberts, 1990s

Julia with her niece, Emma, 2000s

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Blake Lively and 80's actor Robyn Lively are sisters

*** They share the same mother. Robyn is from their mother's first marriage to Ronnie Lively and Blake is from the second marriage to Ernie Lively (he changed his surname after marrying her mother).

Blake, Robyn, and their mother Elaine

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Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga is 21 years older than baby sister, Taissa Farmiga.

*** Vera is best known for her roles in "Up in the Air", "15 Minutes", "The Departed", and "Orphan". Taissa is relatively new to acting. She had a small role playing the younger version of Vera's character in "Higher Ground" (Vera also directed it). She currently can be seen in the television series, "American Horror Story".

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Mary-Kate and Ashley may have gotten the business-savvy sense in the Olsen family, but younger sister Elizabeth Olsen got the acting talent. With her 2011 breakout role in "Martha Marcy May Marlene" already nabbing her Gotham and Spirit Award nominations, there's no telling how far this 'lil sis' can go.

*** MK and Ashley's high-end fashion line is called 'Elizabeth and James'. Can you guess who that was named for? HINT: they have a brother named James.

Did You Know...

... the movie "Gracie" is based on the young life of Elisabeth Shue. Shue's brother, Andrew (of "Melrose Place" fame) wrote the story about a young girl who fights to play soccer competitively. Elisabeth and Andrew also both had parts in the film (with Elisabeth playing Gracie's mother).

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The Arquette family is one of the largest Hollywood families in history. It consists of siblings Alexis, Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David.

***Alexis is known for his/her work in "The Wedding Singer", "Bride of Chucky", and "Of Mice and Men". Rosanna got famous for her roles in "After Hours", "Pulp Fiction", and "Desperately Seeking Susan". Richmond has appeared in "Made of Honor", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", and "Zodiac". Patricia has starred in "True Romance", "Stigmata", and the television show "Medium". David is known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", the "Scream" films, and "Never Been Kissed".

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Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland were sisters. They are the only sisters to have won acting Oscars. Apparently the two did not get along well and spent many of their famous years not speaking.

***Joan is best known for her roles in "Rebecca", "The Women", and "Jane Eyre". Olivia is famous for "Gone with the Wind", "The Snake Pit", and "Devotion".

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Jordan Ladd is the daughter of 70s starlet Cheryl Ladd. Jordan garnered a bit of fame in films like "Never Been Kissed", "Cabin Fever", "Death Proof", and "Club Dread". Cheryl is best known for her roles in "Poison Ivy", a ton of made-for-tv movies, and as Farrah Fawcett's replacement in the original television series, "Charlie's Angels".

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Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning are sisters. Dakota has starred in such films as "I Am Sam", "War of the Worlds", "The Runaways", and most of the films in the "Twilight" series. Elle is best known for her work in "The Door in the Floor", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Somewhere", and "Super 8".

here they are as youngsters

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The Fonda family is one of Hollywood's biggest dynasties. Former patriarch Henry Fonda spawned two acting kids, two-time Oscar nominee Peter Fonda and two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda. It doesn't stop there. Peter is the father of actor Bridget Fonda and Jane is the mother of actor Troy Garity.

***Henry Fonda is best known for his work in "Grapes of Wrath", "12 Angry Men", and his Oscar-winning performance in "On Golden Pond". Peter Fonda has starred in "Easy Rider" and "Ulee's Gold". Jane Fonda is the star of "Barbarella", "Georgia Rule", and "Klute". Bridget Fonda is best known for "Point of No Return", "A Simple Plan", and "Lake Placid". Troy Garity has appeared in "Bandits", "Barbershop", and "My One and Only".

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If the giant eyes and tiny nose didn't give it away, then let me be the one to tell you... starlet Eva Amurri is the daughter of Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon.

***Eva (like Evan) is becoming quite a good actress in films like, "Saved", "The Life Before Her Eyes", and as 'Jackie' in hit show "Californication". Susan Sarandon has become a megastar in films like "Thelma and Louise", "The Client", and "Dead Man Walking".

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"The L Word" actor Katherine Moennig is first cousin to Gwyneth Paltrow (Moennig's father is Blythe Danner's half-bro).

*** Moennig has appeared in "The Lincoln Lawyer", "Everybody's Fine", and five seasons of "The L Word". Paltrow starred in "A View From the Top", "Hush", and won an Oscar for "Shakespeare in Love".

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Swedish-born actor Alex Skarsgard is the son of actor Stellan Skarsgard. Alex can be seen in "True Blood" and Stellan has made a career in films like "Deep Blue Sea", "Good Will Hunting", "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", and "Mamma Mia!".

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Danny Huston and Anjelica Huston are siblings. They are also the children of late film director, John Huston and the grandchildren of late actor, Walter Huston. This is the only Hollywood family with three generations of Oscar winners (Walter for Best Supporting Actor in 1949, John for Best Director and Best Screenplay in 1949, and Anjelica for Best Supporting Actress in 1986).

Danny is known for his roles in "21 Grams", "The Aviator", "The Constant Gardener", and "30 Days of Night". Anjelica is known for her roles in "Witches", "The Addams Family", "Prizzi's Honor", and Ever After".

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Actors Haley Joel Osment and Emily Osment are brother and sister.

*** Haley Joel is best known for his work in the films "The Sixth Sense", "Pay It Forward", "Forrest Gump", and "Secondhand Lions". Emily has appeared in the movies "Spy Kids 2" and "Spy Kids 3-D", but is really known for her portrayal of 'Lily' in Disney's "Hannah Montana".

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Actor Kate Mara is big sis to Rooney Mara. Their great-grandfathers Timothy Mara and Art Rooney were founders of the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

***Kate is best known for her roles in "Brokeback Mountain", "Shooter", "127 Hours", and tv show "Entourage". Rooney had roles in "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "Youth in Revolt", "The Social Network", and landed the title role in the upcoming American version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".

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The Redgraves are a British acting dynasty. It mostly started with actor Michael Redgrave (whose parents were actors) and his wife actress Rachel Kempson. They had EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Vanessa Redgrave, Corin Redgrave, and Oscar nominee Lynn Redgrave. Vanessa had Golden Globe nominee Joely Richardson and Tony winner Natasha Richardson.

* in this picture ( from left: Natasha Richardson, Rachel Kempson, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson, and Joely's daughter, Daisy)

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Isabella Rossellini is the daughter of

three-time Oscar winner Ingrid Bergman

***Isabella is best known for her roles in the films "Blue Velvet" and "Death Becomes Here". Ingrid has starred in the films "Anastasia", "Casablanca", "Notorious", and "Spellbound".

What are you?

Rashida Jones is half African American (her father is music producer Quincy Jones) and half European-Jewish (her mother is actor Peggy Lipton). Jones is best known for her roles in "Little Black Book", "I Love You Man", "The Social Network", and in the television shows "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation".