Being the child of a famous and successful person could give you an advantage in the event you pursue a career in the same or similar sector in the future.
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These children are called nepo babies, this phrase suggesting that they became famous due to nepotism. The aforementioned term has annoyed some of the people it describes as it suggests that they managed success in a world without meritocracy.
Criticism of nepo babies
Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, who’s worked for fashion houses such as Chanel, recently stressed that she would not accept being compared with nepo babies.
“I have many nepo baby friends whom I respect, but I can’t stand listening to you compare yourself to me,” Ceretti said in an Instagram story.
“I was not born on a comfy sexy pillow with a view. I know it’s not your fault, but please, appreciate and know the place you came from.”
Big-name nepo babies examples?
The are numerous examples of nepo babies that you may have not even guessed. For instance, actress and model Riley Keough is Elvis’ granddaughter.
Maya Hawke is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, while Zoe Kravitz’s parents are Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet.
Kurt Russell is Kate Hudson’s stepdad, while Gwyneth Paltrow is the daughter of Blythe Danner and famous director Bruce Paltrow.
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ actress Katherine Waterston is the daughter of Sam Waterston who starred in ‘Grace and Frankie’, with Jamie Lee Curtis being the kid of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis.
