These Grandchildren Are Dead Ringers For Their Famous Grandparents

Published on 08/13/2018
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Alia Shawkat – Paul Burke’s Granddaughter

Alia Shawkat is best-known for playing the character called Maeby Fünke on the American sitcom Arrested Development. However, not every knows that she is the descendant of the critically-acclaimed actor Paul Burke! Those charming grins apparently run in the family. The actress was apparently close to her grandfather, who starred in movies like The Thomas Crown Affair and Valley of the Dolls. We’re sure she was devastated when he succumbed to leukemia in 2009.

ALIA SHAWKAT – PAUL BURKE’S GRANDDAUGHTER ALIA SHAWKAT – PAUL BURKE’S GRANDDAUGHTER

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Bridget Fonda – Henry Fonda’s Granddaughter

What do you know– here are some more members of the Fonda family on our list. Their gene pool is impressively formidable, it seems. Actress Bridget Fonda is a talented actress in her own right and she has been nominated for both the Emmys and the Golden Globes. Physically, her grandfather Henry seems to have passed on his strong jaw line and large eyes to her. If you’re wondering about her relation to the other people on the list, she is actually the daughter of Peter Fonda and a niece of Jane Fonda.

BRIDGET FONDA – HENRY FONDA’S GRANDDAUGHTER BRIDGET FONDA – HENRY FONDA’S GRANDDAUGHTER

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