It's safe to say that a famous name can take you places. You don't automatically get a free pass to success, but it certainly helps if your last name is known in the world of showbiz.
Many stars born to famous families have, however, rejected the old tradition of nepotism. In fact, all the celebrities in this gallery have shown that they could become successful without the weight of their famous parents' last name behind them.
Click through and discover the stars who've found their own fame without their celebrity parents' last name.