Rashida Jones | The Office

With her parents both being well-known figures under the Hollywood spotlight, it comes as no surprise Rashida Jones eventually followed suit. Initially wanting to be a lawyer, Rashida was quite fond of engaging in extracurricular activities throughout her time in university. Besides doing behind-the-scenes work and serving as a musical director for an a cappella group, she also had the chance to perform in more than a few stage plays.

After graduating, Rashida made her way into the entertainment industry. Among the many projects she’s worked on, one of the actress’ most recognized parts would undoubtedly be as Karen Filippelli in The Office. Along the way, she also landed a role in Parks and Recreation, a show made by the creators of The Office. With that said, she’s also done directorial work, with her most notable piece being the documentary film about her father titled Quincy, which won a Grammy for Best Music Film.