When Mel Gibson read the Braveheart script, he instantly knew it would change his life. “It was a very haunting piece of work,”

he recalled. Though initially approached just to star, Gibson felt compelled to direct the film. To perfect his Scottish accent,

he even turned to Sir Sean Connery for inspiration, picking up dialect tips—like how Connery amusingly pronounced “goulash.”

Gibson’s portrayal of William Wallace solidified his place in Hollywood, but his personal life has remained mostly private.

A father of nine, Mel’s son Milo Gibson has quietly followed in his footsteps.

Milo didn’t grow up seeking fame. Before acting, he worked as a massage therapist and electrician.

“My dad always said to do what you love,” Milo shared—and eventually, he realized that was acting. His breakout role came in Hacksaw Ridge (2016),

directed by his father. He’s since starred in The Tribes of Palos Verdes, All the Devil’s Men, and Dangerous, carving a path as a rising action star.

Despite comparisons to Mel, Milo keeps a grounded perspective. “Our parents kept us out of that type of world,”

he said. When people say he looks like his dad, Milo jokes: “F**k, I wish!”