Emily Deschanel

Celebrities and Their Famous Little Sisters

Deschanel, star of Fox's hit show "Bones," was born in Los Angeles to an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and director and an actress. She has one younger sister who followed in her acting footsteps and recently broke into the world of music. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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Emily Deschanel Deschanel, star of Fox's hit show "Bones," was born in Los Angeles to an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and director and an actress. She has one younger sister who followed in her acting footsteps and recently broke into the world of music. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Zooey Deschanel Little sister Zooey Deschanel is the star of the new film "500 Days of Summer" and a woman to watch in Hollywood. She has sung in several of her films, and her debut album "Volume One" (recorded with M. Ward under the moniker She & Him) was released on March 18, 2008. Zooey plays the piano, percussion, xylophone, banjo and ukulele. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Beyonce Knowles The unstoppable Beyonce Knowles was born September 4, 1981, in Houston. Jane of all trades, she is a R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. Her little sister has recently begun to follow in her booty-shaking footsteps. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Solange Knowles Solange Knowles has been compared to big sister Beyonce by the media, but she dismisses the notion, saying they are artistically different. She broke into the music scene at 16 and has released two studios albums. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Lindsay Lohan Lohan started in show business as a child fashion model in magazine ads and television commercials. She began her acting career at 10 year old and by the age of 11 she made her motion picture debut in "The Parent Trap." In recent years, Lohan's personal life has been the bread and butter of the celebrity gossip industry. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Ali Lohan Lindsay's little sis Ali caught the entertainment bug at a young age and dabbled in modeling and singing until landing a reality TV show, "Living Lohan" - a gig that exposed her to the masses. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
Haylie Duff Haylie Katherine Duff, born February 19, 1985, is an actress and singer songwriter. She was recording a debut album stated for release in 2005-2006 but was dropped from her record company. Her younger sister is an actress, singer, and fashion designer. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)
Hilary Duff After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, Hilary gained fame for playing the title role in the television series, "Lizzie McGuire." Now 22 years old, she has pop music career, a clothing line, and two exclusive perfume collections. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Britney Spears Brit sure has come a long way since her days as a Mouseketeer. A 2009 Forbes issue ranked Spears as the 13th most powerful celebrity with over $35 million dollars in earnings this year. But Brit isn't the only Spears who has been in the media spotlight...(AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)
Jamie Lynn Spear... Britney's mini me, Jamie Lynn Spears, was best known for starring in the television series, "Zoey 101," until she announced her controversial pregnancy in 2007. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)
Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson rose to fame in the late 1990s thanks to her singing chops. She scored a reality TV show with her then hubby Nick Lachey, divorced, went country, and found love again with Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who reportedly ended their one-and-a-half-year relationship on the eve of her 29th birthday. It seems her baby sister has had more luck in the love department. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Ashlee Simpson Ash followed after big sis Jess and tried her hand and a singing career and a reality show. Since giving birth to a son and marrying rocker Pete Wentz she has kept a low profile. Wonder what's next for little Simpson? (AP Photo/Chris Polk)
Paris Hilton 28-year-old Paris Hilton rocketed to fame simply for being born into a family of hotel and real estate moguls. Once merely a socialite, Hilton can now rattle off a laundry list of accomplishments including media personality, model, singer, author, fashion designer and actress. Her little sister is the more low-key of the two. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Nicky Hilton At 25 years old, Paris' little sister Nicky has opted for fashion over frenzy. After a modeling stint, she launched her own clothing line Chick by Nicky Hilton in 2004 and has also designed a line of handbags for Japanese company Samantha Thavasa from 2002–2005. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Ashley Olsen The Olsen sisters will forever be known as Michelle Tanner to many, but Ashley, born about two minutes before sister Mary-Kate, has proved to be a true entrepreneur. Ashley founded her luxury brand The Row in 2006, and co-designs Elizabeth and James with Mary-Kate. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Mary-Kate Olsen Literally younger by two minutes, Mary-Kate has been in the spotlight for not only her acting accolades, but for her controversial relationships, a rumored eating disorder, and off-kilter fashion choices. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Wynonna Judd 45-year-old singer Wynonna Judd is practically country royalty. She first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother Naomi, in the country music duo, The Judds. Her little sister lights up the big screen instead of the stage. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Ashley Judd The younger half-sister of Wynonna Judd, 41-year-old Ashley grew up to be an actress known for playing the strong woman role in many movies. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Eric Roberts Thespian blood courses through 53-year-old Eric Roberts' veins. His parents were one-time actors and playwrights, his daughter Emma Roberts is quickly making her way up Hollywood's totem pole and his younger sister is America's sweetheart. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Julia Roberts Eric's little sister Julia Roberts is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The 41-year-old actress exploded in the '90s and hasn't lost steam yet. Roberts' films have grossed over $2.3 billion at the American box office, making her the highest grossing female movie star. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Kourtney Kardash... Did you know Kourtney Kardashian is the oldest of the 'Dash' ladies? That's right, Kourtney may not be the most talked-about Kardashian, but having been born in 1979 gives her all of the big-sister rights. You can catch the whole clan on E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian rose to super-stardom after a scandalous video surfaced and the 28-year-old social butterfly has been making headlines ever since. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
La Toya Jackson La Toya is the fifth child of the famous Jackson family. She had a few minor hits, continues to pursue her interest in the music industry with a forthcoming album, yet to be released. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Janet Jackson Ten years La Toya's junior, Janet Jackson has seen more success than her older sister. The 43-year-old is ranked by Billboard magazine as one of the top 10 best-selling music artists in the history of contemporary music, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Oh, she has some other famous siblings in addition to La Toya. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Dakota Fanning Dakota crept into the hearts of moviegoers in 2001's "I Am Sam." The 15-year-old has gone on to win numerous awards and is currently the youngest person ever to have been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. It seems as though there is no shortage of young talent in the Fanning family because Dakota's little sister is right on her coattails. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Elle Fanning Elle Fanning (left) began her acting career by playing the younger version of her older sister Dakota's characters in both the mini-series "Taken" and the movie "I am Sam". (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer)
Haley Joel Osmen... "I see dead people," was Osment's famous line in the 1999 thriller, "The Sixth Sense." His younger sister has co-starred with 'tween' sensation Miley Cyrus.(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Emily Osment After working in several TV films in as a child, Emily gained notoriety in the "Spy Kids" movies for her role as Gerti Giggles. She is probably most recognizable as Lilly Truscott in the "Hannah Montana" TV show and movie. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)