Christopher Nicholas Cornell, often informally referred to as Chris Cornell Jr., is the son of late rock musician Chris Cornell and publicist Vicky Karayiannis. Born on December 5, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, he has made a few appearances in entertainment, including portraying a young version of his father in the 2018 music video for "When Bad Does Good," a posthumous Chris Cornell release. He has also appeared in documentaries and at music industry events, including the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.