With her round face, adorable cheeks, gray-blue eyes, light brown hair, and fair skin, rising star Mia Threapleton doesn’t immediately resemble any famous celebrity.

But if you dig up old photos of actress Kate Winslet and her first husband, Jim Threapleton, the family resemblance becomes unmistakable.

For Kate, 1997 was a turning point in more ways than one. She woke up to global fame after the release of James Cameron’s iconic Titanic and met her future husband on the set of another film. Jim, who had dreams of becoming a great director, was working as an assistant on set at the time. Their romance was instant and led to a wedding in 1998.

Mia recalls not spending much time on set during her mom’s filming. Kate didn’t push her daughter to follow in her footsteps. In fact, she made sure Mia understood how tough the acting world can be, so she could make a well-informed decision about her career path.

Although Kate could’ve easily given Mia her famous last name to boost her career, she wisely chose not to. She understood that constant comparisons might affect Mia’s self-esteem and could be more of a hindrance than a help. There are countless examples of celebrity kids feeling overshadowed by their parents’ fame. For Mia, using her father’s last name gave her the rare opportunity to carve her own path.

According to Kate, the directors who approached Mia for roles had no idea whose daughter she was. By using a less recognizable surname, Mia has been able to fly under the media’s radar too.