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Living Relatives Of Historical Figures

They’ve got legendary bloodlines and modern lives.

By Micaela Montaña

Published 2 months ago in Wow

History doesn’t end with the textbooks. Behind every iconic name (Picasso, Presley, Chaplin, Hemingway), there’s a living, breathing relative keeping the legacy alive (or flipping it on its head). Some followed in their ancestor’s footsteps, others made a sharp left turn and built their own spotlight. But one thing’s for sure: you’ve never seen these family trees quite like this.


From Elvis’s granddaughter ruling red carpets, to Che Guevara’s daughter trading guerilla gear for a stethoscope, to a Hemingway rocking high fashion instead of a typewriter; this is the surprising, stylish, and sometimes downright wild next generation of legends.


Whether you're here for the name-dropping or the jaw-dropping careers, one thing is clear: great genes come with great stories. Let’s meet the modern faces behind the last names that changed the world.

  • 1

    Elvis Left the Building, But Riley Keough Didn’t

    The King’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, swapped the mic for the camera and carved her own name in Hollywood. Long live the Presley legacy.

    Elvis Left the Building, But Riley Keough Didn’t

  • 2

    Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter Is All Drama (In a Good Way)

    Oona Chaplin isn’t just silent-film royalty, she’s also a fierce actress you’ve seen in Game of Thrones, proving great performances run in the family.

    Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter Is All Drama (In a Good Way)

  • 3

    Che’s Daughter Fights with Stethoscopes, Not Slogans

    Aleida Guevara inherited her father’s passion for justice, but took a medical route. Today, she’s a Cuban doctor and political voice in her own right.

    Che’s Daughter Fights with Stethoscopes, Not Slogans

  • 4

    Tolstoy’s Great-Grandson Wrote a New Chapter

    Pyotr Olegovich Tolstoy, descended from the author of War and Peace, took a modern path as a journalist, TV host, and political figure in Russia.

    Tolstoy’s Great-Grandson Wrote a New Chapter

  • 5

    Mussolini’s Granddaughter is... a Pop Star-Politician Hybrid?

    Alessandra Mussolini went from modeling to pop music to Italian politics. Grandpa Benito probably wouldn’t recognize this career arc.

    Mussolini’s Granddaughter is... a Pop Star-Politician Hybrid?

  • 6

    Meet the Modern-Day Columbus

    Cristóbal Colón de Carvajal, the 18th great-grandson of the explorer, is a Spanish noble and yes, still very into the whole “legacy” thing.

    Meet the Modern-Day Columbus

  • 7

    Jane Austen’s Family Still Has Strong Female Leads

    Anna Chancellor, her great-great-great-niece, is a British actress who once played... wait for it... Miss Bingley. Poetic much?

    Jane Austen’s Family Still Has Strong Female Leads

  • 8

    Dickens’ Descendant Is All About Twists & Plots

    Harry Lloyd, great-great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, inherited the storytelling gene and brought it to shows like Doctor Who and Game of Thrones.

    Dickens’ Descendant Is All About Twists & Plots

  • 9

    Picasso’s Granddaughter Has Masterpiece DNA

    Diana Widmaier-Picasso is no stranger to art: she restores it, curates it, and lives in a world still very much shaped by her legendary grandfather's bold brushstrokes.

    Picasso’s Granddaughter Has Masterpiece DNA

  • 10

    Brando’s Legacy Has a Face (And It’s Gorgeous)

    Tuki Brando, grandson of Marlon Brando, is a model for Versace, Cartier, and more. The cheekbones are genetic. The smolder? Inherited.

    Brando’s Legacy Has a Face (And It’s Gorgeous)

  • 11

    The Beat Goes On with Sean Lennon

    John Lennon’s son, Sean, makes music that’s weird, wild, and wonderful; exactly how dad would've liked it. Apple doesn’t fall far from the Abbey Road tree.

    The Beat Goes On with Sean Lennon

  • 12

    Grace Kelly’s Granddaughter Is a Royal Muse

    Charlotte Casiraghi, granddaughter of the Hollywood-turned-royalty icon, is a Chanel ambassador, philosopher, and actual Monegasque royalty. No big deal.

    Grace Kelly’s Granddaughter Is a Royal Muse

  • 13

    Hemingway’s Great-Granddaughter Wears Runway, Not Safari Gear

    Dree Hemingway, great-granddaughter of Ernest, traded war stories for fashion week. But there’s still something epicin her walk.

    Hemingway’s Great-Granddaughter Wears Runway, Not Safari Gear

  • 14

    These Boots Still Walk: Meet Nancy Sinatra

    Frank Sinatra’s daughter had a hit that defined a decade and, those boots? Still made for walkin’ across music history.

    These Boots Still Walk: Meet Nancy Sinatra

  • 15

    The Theory of Relativity Runs in the Family

    Thomas Einstein, great-grandson of Albert, isn’t writing equations, but he is a respected anesthesiologist. Still working with minds, just a different way.

    The Theory of Relativity Runs in the Family

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