The legacy of beauty passed from mother to daughter is often captivating as is seen in these eight late stars whose daughters bear striking resemblances to their famous mothers.
Kelly Preston attends the premiere of “Gotti” in New York City, on June 14, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
A collection of photos showcasing their shared features and uncanny similarities demonstrates their lasting elegance that transcends generations. Take a look at the beauty of these eight stars immortalized through the lens of familial connection in their daughters.
Donna Summer attends the Tiffany & Co New Product Release Ceremony in Beijing, China, on October 23, 2010. | Source: Getty Images
Raquel and Tahnee Welch
Raquel Welch, born on September 5, 1940, was the reigning international sex symbol in the 1960s upon her emergence in the cinematic scene. She was known for productions such as “Fathom” and “Fantastic Voyage.”
Raquel Welch wearing a strapless dress, circa 1965. | Source: Getty Images
Raquel’s career spanned over 50 years, during which she starred in over 30 films and had 50 television series and appearances. The actress died on February 15, 2023, at the age of 82. Her death certificate listed cardiac arrest as the cause of her demise as well as Alzheimer’s disease.
Raquel Welch attends the premiere of “How to Be a Latin Lover” in Hollywood, California, on April 26, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
The Golden Globe winner left behind two kids, Damon and Tahnee Welch. Tahnee is an actress known for movies such as “Sue,” “Black Light,” and “Body and Soul.” Aside from taking a similar career path as her mother, Tahnee has Raquel’s beauty.
Tahnee Welch at an Actors Studio Benefit Auction at Christie’s in New York City, on September 20, 1993. | Source: Getty Images
Both mother and daughter boast lustrous blonde locks, echoing the same nose shape, and a subtle curve of cheeks. Moreover, the captivating light and hue in their eyes mirror each other, showcasing their beauty.
Raquel and Tahnee Welch are present at Tavern on the Green for opening night party for the Broadway musical “Victor/ Victoria,” on June 26, 1997. | Source: Getty Images
Aside from her career, Raquel did her best to be a great mom to her kids. At first, due to her busy career, she was not always present at home and eventually, she could see that her absence was taking a toll on her kids.
Raquel and Tahnee Welch attend The Actors Studio Celebrity Auction to Benefit The Actors Studio at Christie’s Auction House in New York City, on September 20, 1993. | Source: Getty Images
Raquel changed and started building a great relationship with her kids. She admitted that it took time and effort to make it work but she kept letting them know that she was there for them and had something to offer to them.
Luckily, the bond between mother and kids strengthened, with the disappointment and lack of confidence the kids had in Raquel melting away.
Damon and Tahnee Welch during “I Shot Andy Warhol” premiere in Hollywood, California, on May 16, 1996. | Source: Getty Images
Joan and Melissa Rivers
Joan Rivers wore many hats, including that of an actress, writer, producer, show host, and comedian. As an actress she starred in “The Intern,” “Iron Man 3,” and “First Daughter.”
Joan died on September 4, 2014, at the age of 81, from complications of a minor throat surgery. She left behind her daughter, Melissa Rivers, a best-selling author and award-winning producer.
Just like her mom, Melissa is an actress but she also holds other titles such as journalist, equestrian, public speaker, and animal advocate.
Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers attend the 2014 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfronts in New York City, on May 15, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
The Ivy League graduate worked with her mom as she was her business partner. The two shared their personal lives on air on the reality series “Joan Knows Best.” Mother and daughter were also on the red carpet during every award season as critics and producers on “Fashion Police.”
Melissa and Joan Rivers attend the E! Fashion Police Fashion Week Kickoff Party in New York City, on September 4, 2013. | Source: Getty Images
Melissa described her relationship with her mom as amazing and wonderful but still complicated. Still, she admitted that she would never have another professional relationship like the one she had with her mom. “I miss her professionally and I miss her personally,” said Melissa.
Aside from talent, Melissa Rivers also has her mother’s beauty. She inherited her captivating smile, evident in the similar curve of their lips as they both beam with joy.
Their locks frame their faces with similar shapes. Notably, the shape of their eyebrows accentuates the allure of their breathtaking eyes, further emphasizing how the daughter inherited the mother’s gorgeousness.
Joan and Melissa Rivers attend An Evening With Joan And Melissa Rivers at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, on January 22, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Todd
Elizabeth Taylor died on March 23, 2011. The actress, who died aged 79, was known for her roles in “Cleopatra,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf,” and “The Taming of The Shrew.”
Elizabeth Taylor at a press conference at the Helmsley Hotel in Manhattan on October 21, 1982. | Source: Getty Images
Elizabeth died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles surrounded by her kids. The actress was a mom to Liza Todd, Christopher, Michael, and Chris Wilding.
Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Todd, for the Toni Frissell Collection, in September 1957. | Source: Getty Images
Liza was Elizabeth and Mike Todd’s only child and the last born to the actress. As much as she was a successful actress, Elizabeth said her kids made her the proudest of everything else she had ever done.
Liza Todd during the Andy Williams Opening, in 1974. | Source: Getty Images
The actress had an unmatched love for her kids, surrounding them with compassion and care. She did her best to shield them from the paparazzi growing up and ensured they lived in a household filled with entertainment and love.
Elizabeth Taylor on stage at Macy’s Passport Fashion Show to raise crucial funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS at Santa Monica Airport, on September 24, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
Elizabeth’s daughter is also an actress known for “Around the World of Mike Todd,” and “E! True Hollywood Story.” The movie star was always proud of her kids, saying, “I’ve never felt more alive than watching my children delight in something.”
Elizabeth Taylor speaks at the Macy’s and American Express Passport ”01 HIV/AIDS fundraiser and fashion show in Santa Monica, California, on September 22, 2001. | Source: Getty Images
Elizabeth, who was a mom first before anything else, passed on her beauty to Liza. Liza Todd inherited her mother’s captivating eyes, a mesmerizing feature that draws attention to her face. The two also share long, flowing brunette locks cascading around a face of similar shape and the same gentle facial expressions.
Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Todd in London, England, on February 14, 1982. | Source: Getty Images
Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis
Janet Leigh, mom to Jamie Lee and Kelly Curtis, was an actress who appeared in a number of successful films such as “Little Women,” “Houdini,” and “Scaramouche.” The actress died on October 3, 2004, at the age of 77 with her family by her side.
Janet Leigh during “Chicago” Premiere in Beverly Hills, California, on December 10, 2002. | Source: Getty Images
She passed on at her home in Beverly Hills after battling vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels, for a year before her demise. Just like her mom, Jamie has spent much time in front of the camera, starring in “Halloween Kills,” “Knives Out,” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Jamie Lee Curtis attends Netflix’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” premiere in Los Angeles, California, on November 14, 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Jamie Lee Curtis also said her mom’s hard work and dedication inspired her to get into philanthropy, which helped her find herself. “Now I am putting my money, my time, my creativity toward things that matter to me,” she revealed.
Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis attend the “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” premiere in Westwood, California, on July 27, 1998. | Source: Getty Images
Jamie, who embraced sobriety, now funds and advocates for Special Olympics, education, AIDS research, and children. She is grateful to her mom who set her on this path.
Janet Leigh watches as Jamie Lee Curtis is honored with a star on the “Walk of Fame”, during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on September 3, 1998. | Source: Getty Images
Jamie, guided by the same values as her late mother, embodies striking similarities to Janet. Their resemblance is uncanny, from the similar chin shape to the identical nose and cheek structure. Notably, both Jamie and her mother possess gentle blue eyes that radiate warmth.
Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis during University of the Pacific – Arts Awards – in Beverly Hills, California, on October 2, 1981. | Source: Getty Images
Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd
Carrie Fisher was an actress and writer. She wrote the screenplay for the movie based on her book “Postcards from the Edge.” As an actress, she was known for, ” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and ” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.”
Carrie Fisher in Los Angeles in January 1978. | Source: Getty Images
The movie star died aged 60, on December 27, 2016, after suffering a heart attack. Billie Lourd, Carrie’s only child, was born in July 1992. Her father is talent agent Bryan Lourd.
Carrie Fisher attends the after party following the European Premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in London, England, on December 16, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
Billie, an actress who has starred in “Scream Queens” and “American Horror Story,” has spoken over the years about coping with her mother’s death. She acknowledged how bittersweet it was to give birth to her daughter, Jackson, and for her mom not to be there to meet her.
Billie Lourd and Carrie Fisher at the 7th Annual AMPAS Governors Awards, Arrivals, in Los Angeles, on November 14, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
She shared, “Sometimes the magical moments can also be the hardest. That’s the thing about grief. I wish my Momby were here, but she isn’t. So, all I can do is hold onto the magic harder, hug my kids a little tighter. Tell them a story about her. Share her favorite things with them.”
Billie Lourd attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. | Source: Getty Images
Billie, who misses having her mom in her life, looks like the younger version of Carrie. Mother and daughter shared a radiant, wide smile that lit up their faces with charm.
Their eyes hold an intriguing allure while their facial structures exhibit a similar shape, complementing the youthful glow on their skin.
Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd at the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ film premiere, in Los Angeles, America, on December 14, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
Donna Summer and Brooklyn Sudano
Artist, actress, and composer Donna Summer rose to global fame in the mid-1970s. She merged R&B, soul, pop, funk, rock, disco, and avant-garde electronica in her music, making them have high sales and top radio charts globally.
Donna Summer poses for an photo session in Los Angeles, California in the mid 1980’s. | Source: Getty Images
The “Bad Girls” singer died at her home in Naples, Florida on May 17, 2012. She died of cancer aged 63. Donna is remembered for her ethereal voice, diverse music styles, doe eyes, and cascaded hair that catapulted her to the queen of disco.
Donna Summer performs during the David Foster and Friends concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 15, 2010. | Source: Getty Images
The “Grand Illusion” crooner was also a mother to Mimi, Brooklyn, and Amanda Sudano. Brooklyn, who ventured into the entertainment scene like her mom, is an actress known for “Cruel Summer” and “11.11.63.”
Brooklyn Sudano speaks onstage at Celebrate Love To Love You, Donna Summer featuring a panel discussion in Los Angeles, California, on December 4, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Brooklyn also co-directed the HBO documentary “Love To You, Donna Summer.” She said that working on the documentary made her see Donna for the first time as a human being and not just a parent.
Donna Summer with Mimi Sudano in 1977. | Source: Getty Images
The actress has so much respect and love for what her mom gave and did for her family over the years. “I understood she did the best she could with the tools that she had. After doing this film, I realized, ‘Oh my gosh, she did amazing with all that she went through,'” admitted Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Sudano arrives for the premiere of HBO original documentary “Love To Love You, Donna Summer” in New York City on May 18, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Brooklyn, who took care of her mother in the 14 months she battled lung cancer, inherited her mom’s gorgeous looks. Donna bestowed upon her Brooklyn a radiant smile with perfect teeth, exuding tenderness.
Brooklyn Sudano poses and Donna Summer at “Crowns” Opening Night in Los Angeles, California, on May 8, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
The actress inherited the captivating glow of her mother’s dark skin, which illuminates her complexion with radiance. Furthermore, she carries the intricate contours and shape of her mother’s cheeks and face, mirroring her timeless beauty.
Brooklyn Sudano attends “Love To Love You, Donna Summer” during the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, on March 11, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Olivia Newton-John and Chloe Rose Lattanzi
Olivia Newton-John, a singer and actress died at the age of 73, at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by friends and family. The singer, who passed away on August 8, 2022, was known for hits such as “Physical,” “Xanadu,” and “You’re The One That I Want.”
Olivia Newton-John poses at a children’s benefit fundraiser in Los Angeles, California, in 1989. | Source: Getty Images
Olivia had been treating cancer at the base of her spine in 2018. This infection was her third cancer diagnosis after she battled the illness in the early ’90s and 2017. Upon her death, she left behind her daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi.
Olivia Newton-John attends the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, California, on November 27, 2016. | Source: Getty Images
Chloe is an actress and composer, known for productions such as “The Wilde Girls,” “Deltopia,” and “Dirty Step Upstage.” The actress, who was close to her mom, spoke at her state memorial service in Australia, calling her mother her biggest fan and safe space.
Chloe Lattanzi and Olivia Newton-John celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Xanadu” with the world premiere of their music video “You Have to Believe” in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 9, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
Chloe, who also said her mom was her guide and earth beneath her feet, added, “My heart is broken in two, the other half is with my mama. I know she’s holding it for me until we meet again.”
Chloe Lattanzi delivers a tribute to her mother during the Memorial Service for Olivia Newton-John in Melbourne, Australia, on February 26, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
The actress revealed that she and her mom loved laughing and shared the same cackle. They dazzled on the red carpet together, their matching smiles illuminating the scene with radiant joy.
Olivia Newton-John and Chloe Lattanzi attend the premiere of Syfy’s “Dead 7” in Los Angeles, California, on April 1, 2016. | Source: Getty Images
Chloe inherited her mother’s luminous skin, adorned with a natural sparkle that accentuated her beauty. Additionally, the gentle curve of her cheeks emulated her mother’s when she smiled, and her adorable eyes, gleamed with warmth.
Olivia Newton-John and Chloe Lattanzi attend ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 21 in Los Angeles, California, on October 19, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Preston and Ella Bleu Travolta
Kelly Preston was an actress who rose to fame when she played Marnie Manson in the 1988 film “Twins.” She continued to capture audiences’ attention in productions such as “Suburban Shootout” and “Off the Rails,” before her demise on July 12, 2020.
The actress died at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Kelly left behind her husband John Travolta and two kids Ella Bleu and Benjamin. She had lost her son Jett at the age of 16 in January 2009.
Kelly’s daughter, Ella, is also an actress who has featured in “The Poison Rose,” “Extra,” and “Old Dogs.” Upon losing her mom, Ella shared a tribute to her on Instagram, writing, “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you.”
Kelly Preston and Ella Bleu Travolta arrive at the premiere of “Sky High” in Hollywood, California, on July 24, 2005. | Source: Getty Images
She added that her mom had a glow that never dimmed and was always there for her no matter what. The actress thanked her mother for making the world a better place and her life so beautiful when she was in it.
Ella Bleu Travolta, ever devoted to her mother, is graced with Kelly’s gentle facial features, a testament to their enduring connection. From her mother, she inherited a delicate chin, captivating eyes, and the subtle curve of her smile. Ella’s cheeks, slightly plump like her mother’s, shine with an ageless glow.
Kelly Preston and Ella Bleu Travolta at the World Premiere Walt Disney Pictures “Old Dogs” in Hollywood, California, on November 9, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
These images capture the legacies of eight late actresses through their daughters, illuminating the profound bond between mother and child. Each pair showcases striking resemblances, from shared smiles to captivating eyes and luminous skin.
Through these photos, we witness the enduring beauty passed down through generations, immortalizing the very being of these beloved stars in their reincarnated looks.
