Pop culture is always more fun with family.
Over the years, E! has brought you plenty of unforgettable families who have opened their lives up to strangers for various reality TV shows. And while cameras can't stay in homes forever, there's no denying the fandom that exists for many classic shows like Married to Jonas, Eric & Jessie: Game On and other popular projects.
E!'s newest reality series, Raising a F***ing Star, will introduce viewers to four new families with bigger-than-life parents and their talented children as the kids and teens attempt to become some of the next big names in Hollywood.
Before you meet the budding young celebs of Raising a F***ing Star, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the families who graciously gave fans a peek inside their reality. And believe it or not, you may be surprised to see who once had a show on E!.
Before getting involved with drama on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Denise Richards appeared in Denise Richards: It's Complicated. And long before Snoop Dogg teamed up with Martha Stewart, he starred in E!'s Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood.
Sit back and check in with E!'s famous reality TV families in our gallery below.
And don't miss the premiere of Raising a F***ing Star Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9:30 p.m., only on E!.
Ever wonder what Pamela Anderson does everyday? Fans received answers as they got an inside look into her life as a model, actress and ultimate Malibu mom. Today, Pamela continues modeling and maintains a close relationship with her two sons Brandon Lee and Dylan Lee. Spoiler alert: They've followed in mom's acting and modeling footsteps.
The E! series took fans inside Kimora Lee Simmons' double life as the CEO of a multimillion-dollar global empire and a mother to two precocious little girls. Today, the businesswoman is now raising an additional two sons as daughters Ming Lee Simmons and Aoki Lee Simmons work on the recently relaunched Baby Phat clothing brand.
Back in 2008, cameras rolled as matriarch and manager Dina Lohan focused on launching the music and acting career of her other daughter Ali Lohan while keeping on top of Lindsay Lohan's schedule. Today, Dina is engaged to her online boyfriend Jesse Nadler while Ali remains a songwriter and artist. As for Lindsay, she explored more reality TV thanks to her MTV series Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club.
Following the success of Girls Next Door, Holly Madison allowed cameras to follow her life and career in Las Vegas. Today, the proud mother-of-two is moving forward after finalizing her divorce from husband of five years Pasquale Rotella. She has also written about her career in the best-selling books Down the Rabbit Hole and The Vegas Diaries.
Even though she won the London season of The Bachelor, Shayne Lamas didn't immediately experience her happily ever after. Instead, she appeared in an E! reality show as she attempted to build an acting career in Hollywood with the help of her famous father Lorenzo Lamas. Today, Shayne is the proud mom to two kids and is happily married to Nik Richie.
In 2008, Denise Richards gives viewers a glimpse into her life as she navigated through Hollywood, romance and motherhood. Today, Denise is happily married to Aaron Phypers and documenting her life on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Spoiler alert: It's a lot more dramatic—and complicated—then her E! series.
Grammy-nominated singer Christina Milian joined her mom and sisters for a special E! reality series that kicked off in 2015. Since the show concluded, the singer welcomed her first child with boyfriend Matt Pokora. She also continues working with her family on their Facebook Watch series.
In the 2007 series, Snoop Dogg opened the doors to his home to reveal his domestic life with wife Shante Broadus and their three children Corde, Cordell and Cori. Fast-forward to today and the couple remains happily married with Snoop busier than ever. After all, it's not every dad who can rap, work with Martha Stewart and be a businessman.
In 2005, cameras rolled and captured the daily exploits of Lisa Gastineau and Brittny Gastineau. Fast-forward to 2020 when Lisa serves as a luxury jewelry designer while Brittny is an art broker and curator in New York City.
When the show first premiered, Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker were considered a young celebrity couple madly in love. Today, the pair is still crazy about each other other as they celebrate seven years of marriage and raise three kids. And yes, Jessie remains a girl boss with her Kittenish fashion empire and singing career.
In 2016, Jillian Michaels allowed fans to see her life outside of the gym in her E! series. The show introduced Jillian's family and business partner who help her stay sane as she tries to balance her personal life with her busy career. Today, Jillian is happily dating Deshanna Marie Minuto and continues her business empire that includes a fitness app.
Kimberly Stewart was the central figure in this reality show that follows members of Alana Stewart and George Hamilton's families. Based on Instagram, the unique family remains tighter than ever. George Jr. Hamilton recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania while Alana and George came together for Father's Day.
Premiering in 2009, Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic's reality show showed the power couple doing it all—juggling careers, fame and above all, family. Today, the duo remains busier than ever as they raise their son Duke. Giuliana, who is also a HSN designer, remains a member of the E! family as a Live From the Red Carpet co-host. And yes, the couple continues to expand their RPM restaurant empire. Cheers to success.
Pop culture fans fell in love with Danielle Jonas and Kevin Jonas as they got ready to settle into their New Jersey home to live a happy suburban life. Fast-forward to today and the couple is raising two girls while dad is busy working with his bros again in the Jonas Brothers.
In 2012, fans watched the lives of Dina Eastwood and her daughters Francesca and Morgan Eastwood. While Dina would ultimately finalize her divorce from Clint Eastwood in 2014, their daughters also experienced plenty of change. Francesca gave birth to a baby boy in 2018 with Alexander Wraith. Morgan, however, remains relatively private on Instagram as she pursues acting and producing.
We love Ice-T and Coco! For three seasons, the Hollywood couple opened up their lives for cameras. And before you predict that reality TV hurt their marriage, we're happy to say they are stronger than ever today. The couple continues to raise their daughter Chanel. And yes, Ice-T remains on NBC's long running series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
(Originally published June 29, 2020 at 6 a.m. PT)