PHOTOS: Real Reality Show Families

The Crews are not the only family with a reality show.

Real Reality Show Families - The Crews’ aren’t the first family to foray into reality show fame, although they may be one of our favorite. From the Formans to the Jacksons, the Leakes’ to the Braxtons; find out which famous families joined the ranks of reality show stardom with our wonderful Crews.

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Real Reality Show Families - The Crews’ aren’t the first family to foray into reality show fame, although they may be one of our favorite. From the Formans to the Jacksons, the Leakes’ to the Braxtons; find out which famous families joined the ranks of reality show stardom with our wonderful Crews.

The Crews - Terry Crews’ family warmed our hearts in the first season of BET’s “The Family Crews” with their relatable triumphs and mishaps. They’re back for a second season with a new move in store, and the ups and downs that endeared small-screen audiences to them from the very beginning.

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The Crews - Terry Crews’ family warmed our hearts in the first season of BET’s “The Family Crews” with their relatable triumphs and mishaps. They’re back for a second season with a new move in store, and the ups and downs that endeared small-screen audiences to them from the very beginning.

Rev. Run - The reverend-MC has three children from his first marriage and two with his wife Justine. Their lives have been chronicled on ?Run?s House? for six seasons. Run?s two eldest daughters even have a spin-off show of their own called ?Daddy?s Girls.?<br><br>Photo Credit: Picture Group<br><br>

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The Simmons - Rev. Run’s past with Run D.M.C may have been what reeled us into MTV’s “Run’s House,” but what made us stay was the funny antics and family value that are obviously so important to the Simmons. Audiences found Run’s children so interesting that Angela and Vanessa Simmons had their own reality show spin-off in “Daddy’s Girls.”

The Norwoods - We’ve seen Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy belt it out many times on national TV, but getting a glimpse into the lives of Ray J and her family gave was a special treat. VH1’s “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business” let us see how “momanger” Sonja Bates-Norwood is in the business of keeping her family together, and furthering her kids careers.

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The Norwoods - We’ve seen Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy belt it out many times on national TV, but getting a glimpse into the lives of Ray J and her family gave was a special treat. VH1’s “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business” let us see how “momanger” Sonja Bates-Norwood is in the business of keeping her family together, and furthering her kids careers.

Fantasia Barrino's Family - Audiences around America shed a tear when Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino won American Idol season 3. VH1?s ?Fantasia for Real? gave us a look into her family background, and where she drew the strength to succeed from.

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Fantasia Barrino's Family - Audiences around America shed a tear when Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino won American Idol season 3. VH1’s “Fantasia for Real” gave us a look into her family background, and where she drew the strength to succeed from.

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The Broadus' - We had to see how rapper Snoop D-O double G and his wife Shante Broadus run their family, and from the looks of his E! reality show, ?Snoop Dogg?s Father Hood,? it?s a tight operation. Daughter Cori and sons Corde and Cordell seem like they?ll grow up to be as talented as their father, even with limelight.

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The Broadus' - We had to see how rapper Snoop D-O double G and his wife Shante Broadus run their family, and from the looks of his E! reality show, “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood,” it’s a tight operation. Daughter Cori and sons Corde and Cordell seem like they’ll grow up to be as talented as their father, even with limelight.

The Iveys - Who knew Coolio was into the culinary arts? We got to see Mr. Ivey balance food and family on Oxygen?s ?Coolio?s Rules.? The rapper kept us entertained trying to manage time with his four teenagers, and two other kids while starting a new catering business.

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The Iveys - Who knew Coolio was into the culinary arts? We got to see Mr. Ivey balance food and family on Oxygen’s “Coolio’s Rules.” The rapper kept us entertained trying to manage time with his four teenagers, and two other kids while starting a new catering business.

The Braxtons - Wouldn?t you just love to be a part of the Braxton family?s gene pool? These beautiful women are set to star in their own reality show on Bravo, ?The Braxton Family Values.? We?re crossing our fingers to see if the sisters reunite the singing trio, ?The Braxtons? in response to their coming reality show success.

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The Braxtons - Wouldn’t you just love to be a part of the Braxton family’s gene pool? These beautiful women are set to star in their own reality show on Bravo, “The Braxton Family Values.” We’re crossing our fingers to see if the sisters reunite the singing trio, “The Braxtons” in response to their coming reality show success.

The Jacksons - In the wake of their brother, Michael Jackson?s death, the remaining Jackson brothers decided to give audiences a rare glimpse into their family life. A.E.?s ?The Jackson Family Dynasty? took us through the brothers? process to reunite the Jackson 5 in honor of the late King of Pop.

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The Jacksons - In the wake of their brother, Michael Jackson’s death, the remaining Jackson brothers decided to give audiences a rare glimpse into their family life. A.E.’s “The Jackson Family Dynasty” took us through the brothers’ process to reunite the Jackson 5 in honor of the late King of Pop.

The Burrells - In A.E.’s “Hammertime,” we see that rapper M.C. Hammer’s palazzo pants are only his second favorite possession. His most valued prize is his family. The show follows his life as he balances family and his career.

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The Burrells - In A.E.’s “Hammertime,” we see that rapper M.C. Hammer’s palazzo pants are only his second favorite possession. His most valued prize is his family. The show follows his life as he balances family and his career.

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The Kardashians - What more can we say about this family except for the matriarch of the family, Kris Kardashian, has turned their reality show, E!?s ?Keeping Up with the Kardashians? into a pop culture phenomena. Since the shows introduction, the Kardashian women have had success with clothing lines, endorsements, spin-off shows and anything else you can think of. Their success is all because they chose family first.

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The Kardashians - What more can we say about this family except for the matriarch of the family, Kris Kardashian, has turned their reality show, E!’s “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” into a pop culture phenomena. Since the shows introduction, the Kardashian women have had success with clothing lines, endorsements, spin-off shows and anything else you can think of. Their success is all because they chose family first.

Keyshia Cole's Family - BET?s ?Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is? gave us a glimpse into the life and family of powerhouse singer, Keyshia Cole. It showed audiences that what matters most even in the life of a celebrity, is family.

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Keyshia Cole's Family - BET’s “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” gave us a glimpse into the life and family of powerhouse singer, Keyshia Cole. It showed audiences that what matters most even in the life of a celebrity, is family.

The Leakes' - Even Anderson Cooper loves Nene Leakes! And even though it didn’t end up working out with Greg, we love him too. Bravo’s the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” introduced us to the ambition, sassy Nene Leakes and her family.

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The Leakes' - Even Anderson Cooper loves Nene Leakes! And even though it didn’t end up working out with Greg, we love him too. Bravo’s the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” introduced us to the ambition, sassy Nene Leakes and her family.