Zoe Kazan – Granddaughter of Elia Kazan
Zoe Kazan, a shining star in ‘The Big Sick,’ comes from a celebrated Hollywood lineage. Her father, Nicholas Kazan, crafted stories for the screen, while her grandfather, Elia Kazan, left an indelible mark as a legendary director.
Despite sharing physical traits with her grandfather, Elia Kazan, Zoe hasn’t mirrored his controversial standing in Hollywood. Elia’s 1950s testimony against his communist compatriots to Senator Joseph McCarthy sparked enduring criticism. Though awarded a Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 1999, protests underscored his divisive legacy.