8 Celebrity Kids Who Attended the Same College as Their Famous Parents

Adam Sandler’s daughter, Sadie, has taken a significant step in her academic journey by enrolling at New York University (NYU), following in her father’s footsteps. The renowned actor graduated from NYU in 1988, where he honed his craft at the famed Tisch School of the Arts. Sadie is following this legacy, immersing herself in the world of performing arts, with aspirations in acting and music.

During a recent acceptance speech for the Founders Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Sandler highlighted his daughters’ musical talents. He fondly remarked on how he walks past Sadie while she and her sister Sunny engage in impromptu music sessions at home. “I walked by last night, my one kid’s playing the piano, writing a song. My other kid’s in New York now. Every time I visit her, all her friends are like, ‘All she does is play guitar all day long,’” he reminisced.

Sadie isn’t the only one making waves in the entertainment industry. Alongside her, Sister Sunny also contributes to the family’s artistic pursuits, with both daughters showcasing their talents in projects such as “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” and the upcoming film “Don’t Say Good Luck.” It appears that the Sandler family’s affinity for performance runs deep, with both daughters seeming to embrace a similar proclivity for the arts as their father.

The trend of children attending the same universities as their famous parents is a notable phenomenon among celebrities. Actress Jodie Foster has seen her son, Charles Bernard Foster, follow her path to Yale. Charlie graduated in 2021 and has begun establishing his own career in acting with appearances in productions, including a recurring role in the series “Scarpetta.” Foster has previously voiced her hopes that her son would navigate the complexities of a familial legacy wisely.

Notably, Conan O’Brien’s children, Neve and Beckett, are the latest generation of a family that has attended Harvard University. Neve graduated in May 2026, while her brother will complete his studies in 2028. O’Brien himself graduated from Harvard in 1985 and has often reflected fondly on his time there, linking shared heritage with academic excellence.

The connections don’t stop with the aforementioned stars. Meryl Streep and her daughter Louisa Jacobson are both alumni of the Yale School of Drama, where they cultivated their acting skills at different times in their lives. Louisa graduated with a fine arts master’s degree in acting in 2019, paving her own path in the performing arts.

Similarly, Tiger Woods’ daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, has enrolled at Stanford University, continuing the legacy of her father, who was an economics major and student athlete at the same institution in the 1990s. Woods has spoken with pride about his daughter’s decision to choose Stanford for her studies.

The influence of parental alma maters seems to hold considerable weight in the realm of celebrity families. Maria Shriver, a Georgetown alumna, has seen her daughter Christina follow suit, exchanging the cap and gown at the same university. These connections extend to other celebrity families as well, with Naomi Gyllenhaal’s children, Maggie and Jake, also having ties to Columbia University, where their mother obtained a master’s degree.

Lastly, Terry Dubrow, known from “Botched,” relishes the fact that his daughter Katarina is following in his academic footsteps by studying at Yale University, echoing the same academic spirit that has characterised this family lineage.

As Sadie Sandler embarks on her educational journey at NYU, one can only hope that she continues to build a legacy of her own, much like her father and many other notable figures who inspire a next generation through their commitment to both education and the arts. The intertwining of personal passion with academic pursuits among these families not only fosters creative growth but also reinforces the importance of tradition and heritage in shaping future talent.