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These mother daughter pairs prove that beauty and brains do run in the family (and probably some beneficial connections in the entertainment world).

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Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri

When you see them together, you can see the similar nose on the actress from “Thelma and Louise” and up and coming star Amurri, who you can currently see on the sitcom “Undatable.”

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Jayne Mansfield and Mariska Hargitay

Jayne Mansfield was one of the first famous Playboy Playmates in the 60’s and considered one of the sex symbols of her time alongside Marilyn Monroe. Mansfield is the mother of Mariska Hargitay, known for her role on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”

 

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Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli

Our beloved Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” is the mother of Liza Minelli, who most recently acted in the sitcom “Arrested Development” but was first famous for her role in “Cabaret.”

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Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith

Hedren was a well-known actress in the 60’s, with a breakout role in the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie “The Birds” and she is the mother of “Working Girl” actress Melanie Griffith.

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Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis

Leigh is best known for her role in “Psycho” (yup, the one who gets stabbed in the shower!) and she is the mother of the “scream queen” Curtis, who stars in all of the “Halloween” slasher movies.

 

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Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher

Reynolds was a successful actress in the 60’s, starring in films like “Singin’ in the Rain.” Reynolds is the mother of Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars.”

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Peggy Lipton and Rashida Jones

Lipton was a TV queen in the 60’s and 70’s, starring in shows like “Twin Peaks” and “The Mod Squad.” She is the mother of “Parks and Recreation” actress Rashida Jones, whom she had with music producer Quincy Jones.

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Georgia May Jagger and Jerry Hall

Jagger is a British model who has done work for Chanel, Versace and H&M. Jagger is the daughter of model/actress Jerry Hall and Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger.

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Michelle Phillips and Chynna Phillips

Michelle Phillips was a member of the popular singing group The Mamas & Papas in the 60’s. Phillips had an equally musically inclined daughter—Chynna Phillips who is a member of the band Wilson Phillips.

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Diane Ladd and Laura Dern

Ladd is an actress who has appeared in several TV shows, miniseries and films including “28 Days” and “Primary Colors.” Ladd is the mother of Laura Dern, who most recently starred in the HBO series “Enlightened.”

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Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni

Deneuve is a model and actress who appeared in the films “Dancer in the Dark” and “The Hunger.” Deneuve is the mother of Chiara Mastroianni, a French/Italian actress who has appeared in several popular French films.

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Cybill Shepherd and Clementine Ford

Shepherd was a very popular actress in the 60’s and 70’s, appearing in classics like “Taxi Driver” and “The Heartbreak Kid.” Shepherd is the mother of Clementine Ford, who is best known for her roles on “The L Word” and “The Young and the Restless.”