Jennifer Aniston and John Aniston

Raise your hand if you knew that Jennifer Aniston is the daughter of a Hollywood legend. Unless you’re a super fan, it is likely that you were not aware of this fact. After all, Jennifer has become such a huge star on her own that she surpassed her father, actor John Aniston. Once you see them side by side, however, there’s no question that the two are related. They bear similar striking features, for one.

We wonder if John mentored Jennifer when she was just starting out. Surely he provided her with the support and inspiration to carve out her own path in the business—not an easy feat, of course. Thanks to her talent, hard work, and some luck Jennifer has cemented her place in the industry. She’s ranked among the highest paid actresses in Hollywood and despite her decades-long career, her star has yet to fade. A credit that solely belongs to her.