Reality TV Kids Who Are More Famous Than Their Star Parents

Some people pave their own way to stardom, but others seem to have it handed to them on a silver platter. If you're born into a famous family, the spotlight awaits you the second you exit the womb — whether you like it or not. If you're born into a reality TV family, your screen time was probably negotiated while you were in utero.

While it's actually pretty common for celebrity-spawn to choose a path outside Hollywood, some A-List offspring lean all the way in, swiping the limelight from their 'rents and creating their own dynasty. As they bloomed into adulthood (right before millions of cable viewers' eyes), these reality TV kids have taken full advantage of their celebrity birthright to delve into new branches of entrepreneurship on and off the screen. We can thank modern-day social media for much of the growth in popularity of these youngsters, but their endeavors have contributed greatly to their family legacies.

From spin-offs and catwalks to beauty brands and fashion lines, the following second-generation starlets have climbed to the top of the family tree when it comes to celeb status. 

It's no secret that the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner crew is a boss lady. Should much of Kylie Jenner's success be credited to momager Kris Jenner, who pitched the family's long time reality show, ultimately sparking its worldwide stardom? Many say yes. Regardless, Kylie (and all of her siblings, really) have killed the game with careers far beyond Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Kylie reached phenomenal heights following the launch of her make-up brand, Kylie Cosmetics, in 2014. She has since expanded the line to include several palettes, and even collections to honor her sisters. 

Kylie was a success out of the gate, with her original Kylie Lipkit on a constant sellout cycle, some of which lasted less than a minute. But then Kylie felt the highs and lows of being declared "the youngest self-made billionaire ever" after she sold over half of her Kylie Cosmetics company to industry power-player Coty in January 2020. According to Forbes, who made the declaration and subsequent correction, it turns out Kylie only made "an estimated $340 million after taxes from the sale." So while she may not technically be a billionaire, she's doing just fine, particularly in contrast to Kris, who's entire net worth is estimated at $140 million.  

Kylie also crushes it on social media. As the family's reigning queen of Instagram, she boasts a whopping 193 million followers and counting – topping all four of her sisters (although Kim Kardashian West is right on her heels with 187 million).

The Atlanta-based Biermann family could be considered the Kardashians of the South, hitting high ratings in the reality TV realm. Kim Zolciak-Biermann, former Real Housewives of Atlanta star, has two stunningly gorgeous daughters, Brielle and Ariana. The dynamic trio, starring in Bravo's Don't Be Tardy, recently launched a make-up line together, KAB Cosmetics, in 2019. As both their age and beauty progress, the Biermann sisters continue to gain followers, become more independent, and launch their careers.

The eldest sis, Brielle Biermann, is claiming tons of clout. She is quite the social media influencer, representing brands such as Loving Tan, Fab Fit Fun, and of course, her own KAB Cosmetics line. At the time of this writing, she boasts 1.3 million followers on Instagram, and now that she's launched a beauty brand, received lip fillers, and swapped the blonde status for brunette, she may soon be giving Kylie Jenner a run for her money. 

Her mother gained fame well into adulthood, but Brielle has been famous since she was a child when the family began parading their lives on television over a decade ago on RHOA. Despite having fewer followers than her mom on Instagram, she often scores more likes than her star parent, especially when donning skimpy swimsuits and showing off her bod. It's not rare for Brielle to sport low cut, revealing attire and snap seductive bikini shots, resulting in her name consistently showing up in the tabloids. There's no doubt she's taking over.

Dina Lohan ought to receive more public credit for birthing the renowned red-head actress, Lindsay Lohan, along with younger sister, Aliana. Dina and Aliana co-starred in Living Lohan back in 2008 (sans Lindsay), which pushed Ali's existence to public knowledge. It's apparent that Lindsay harbors most of the family fame; from her early acting days in Parent Trap and her popular role as Katy in Mean Girls to her infamous rehab stints. However, her younger sister, Aliana has collected some fame since her reality TV appearance. She has escalated in the entertainment industry, taking up singing and songwriting. "This is what I wanted to do since I was 8 years old," she told Cosmopolitan. 

Aliana also seems to be escaping the shadows of her older sis, who tried her hand in a short-lived career in music. We all remember Lindsay's hit songs, "Rumors" and "Confessions of a Broken Heart," but Aliana's music is a bit less pop-centered and more faith-based, as depicted on her Instagram profile.

It appears that Dina left the limelight to her two girls and likely prefers to remain under the radar, with half as many Instagram followers as Ali and a -$1.3 million net worth. It's estimated that Ali's worth is around $1 million. Dina doesn't seem to mind leaving the spotlight to her spawn, as, at the time of this writing, she plans to include all her children in her upcoming wedding with Jesse Nadler, according to People. 

The Simple Life star, popularized with her co-star and former BFF Paris Hilton, is an heir to Lionel Richie's throne. The legendary '80s funk and soul singer and his adopted daughter, Nicole Richie, have both starred on reality shows now that Lionel can add "American Idol judge" to his resumé. Attempting to follow in her father's versatile footsteps as a vocalist, Nicole tried her hand at a career in the music industry with a cover of LFO's "Dandelion," and even performed alongside her dad at MGM Grand Las Vegas in 2012. 

Although she never made it big as a singer, Nicole has definitely outnumbered her father in fans when it comes to social media. She has four times the number of Instagram followers as Lionel at over four million, and she discovered her stardom in the acting realm, specifically in gigs centered around comedy. Nicole produced her own series, Candidly Nicole, and starred in 8 Simple Rules, Chuck, Grace and Frankie, and tons of other productions. She even created, produced, and stars in a mini-series on Quibi called Nicki Fre$h, in which she plays a rap star. In a Marie Claire interview, Nicole says the show is about "being at one with the garden, being at one with the universe, understanding that we, like everything else, are living and have to be here and need water and attention."