If you’re one of many people with a sibling, then you know just how special this bond can be. For many, your sibling is your first friend. Close-in-age siblings probably grew up playing together, sharing all kinds of wonderful memories. It’s those memories and the relationship you have with your brothers and sisters that is celebrated on National Siblings Day, which is April 10.
While you and your siblings may be leading happy and successful lives, it’s always fun to take a peek into the lives of celebrities and the rich and famous. What kind of relationship do they have, and how have their careers veered from each other or stayed similar?
In celebration of all the siblings out there, let’s look at 10 famous siblings who have often been in the spotlight.
The Williams Sisters
In the sports world, one set of siblings stands out above the rest: the Williams sisters. Both Serena and Venus have been incredibly successful as professional tennis players. Not only have they made a name for themselves on the court, but the two have ventured into other opportunities as well, which have helped to make them household names.
Each sister has been ranked as the highest singles player at some point in their life, and they were also a powerful doubles team. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam Women’s singles titles, and Venus has won seven. They have also each represented the United States at various summer Olympics. Serena has career earnings of a whopping $94 million, and Venus has $42 million. Not too shabby for these siblings.
The Kelce Brothers
Here’s another dynamic duo in the world of sports—the Kelce brothers. Jason and Travis are each professional football players in the NFL. In March 2024, Jason announced his retirement from the NFL, while Travis is coming off a 2024 Superbowl win as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Both have racked up impressive stats in their sports career, making them some of the most successful players in the NFL today.
The Jonas Brothers
Moving to the world of music, another famous group of siblings is the Jonas Brothers. Nick, Joe, and Kevin formed the group The Jonas Brothers and began singing together at a young age. While they had a hit in 2005, it wasn’t until 2007, when they released their self-titled album, that they became a household name.
Since then, the group has released many other studio and live albums and iconic music videos, won many awards, and reached the top of the charts many times.
The Osbourne Siblings
What can we say about the Osbourne siblings that haven’t already been covered? The Osbourne family consists of Ozzy Osbourne (the famous musician), his wife Sharon Osbourne, and their three kids—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. All three kids are adults now, and each has a career. While Aimee is a bit less outgoing in terms of leading a public life, both Kelly and Jack have made careers for themselves in the entertainment industry.
Most famously, the family had a four-season documentary-style show called The Osbournes that aired from 2002 to 2005. Both Jack and Kelly appeared on it, but Aimee chose to stay out of the limelight and not appear on the show.
The Kardashians and Jenners Blended Family Siblings
Then, we have the Kardashian and Jenner family. This is a pretty large and blended family that is known for pioneering much of today’s reality television in terms of documenting the lives of celebrities. All the siblings, including their matriarch, Kris Kardashian, have appeared on the hit television show The Kardashians.
The siblings are Khloe, Kourtney, Kim, and Rob Kardashian, whose parents are Kris and Robert Kardashian. Kris Kardashian remarried Bruce Jenner/Caitlin Jenner after Robert passed away. The two went on to have Kendall and Kylie. Almost all the siblings in this large blended family have careers in the entertainment industry.
The Wahlberg Brothers
You may be familiar with the siblings Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, but this Boston-based family is much bigger than just these two siblings. Mark Wahlberg got his start in a solo singing career, then quickly shifted his focus to acting. His brother, Donnie Wahlberg, is one of the singers and actors in New Kids on the Block. Another brother, Paul, teamed up with Mark and Donnie to create the Wahlburgers restaurant chain, and there are still other siblings.
All in all, there are nine children in the Wahlberg family.
The Affleck Brothers
Both Casey and Ben Affleck have chosen the path of acting. Each has starred in several hit films, making a name for themselves in the industry. In addition to acting, Casey Affleck also directs, and Ben Affleck is a filmmaker.
The Hemsworth Brothers
Then we’ve got the Hemsworth brothers, which are Liam, Chris, and Luke. These Australian-born siblings all gave acting a try by starring in an Australian soap opera. From there, they have branched out and enjoyed some serious box office hits.
Chris Hemsworth is probably most known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Avengers series, and Liam is most known for his role in The Hunger Games series. Meanwhile, Luke Hemsworth has starred in such television series as Westworld and Neighbors.
The Cusack Siblings
The Cusack siblings are John and Joan Cusack, both well-known actors. Each has been acting for decades and has even appeared in the same movies. Some of John’s biggest movies have included Say Anything, High Fidelity, 2012, and Sixteen Candles. Joan’s hit movies have included The Addams Family, The Addams Family Values, Shameless, Sixteen Candles, and Toy Story.
The Gyllenhaal Siblings
The last celebrity siblings on our list are the Gyllenhaal siblings—Maggie and Jake. Not only have both become actors, but they are also highly respected and Oscar-nominated. They consistently praise each other’s work and showcase their tight bond. Maggie not only acts but also writes, directs, and makes films.