A lot has been said about the nepo-baby, which has been circulating in the language of popular culture for a while. We compiled the issue and discussed the concept in four questions.
1. What is a Nepo-baby?
Nepo is an abbreviation for the concept of 'nepotism'. The phrase is used for children, especially famous children in show business, who stand out in their work by benefiting from the fame and power of their parents. It has a slightly negative tone. By the way, when we say babies, we don't necessarily mean newborn celebrity kids. 64-year-old actress Jamie Lee Curtis and 50-year-old actress/lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow are also included in this group because their parents are star actors and directors.
2. How did the concept of nepo-baby come about?
Celebrities have always existed, and famous kids too. Nepotism has always been in our lives. However, it was in 2022 that the name was given, and it had a slightly negative meaning.
The phrase 'Nepo baby' emerged after social media fans noticed that Euphoria actress Maude Apatow is the daughter of actress Leslie Mann and director Judd Apatow. Probably the first tweet about this issue was made by a Canadian call center employee Meriem Derradji, and the nepo baby became one of the most talked about concepts of 2022.
Urban Dictionary, which defines new words and concepts that enter our lives, added the definition of nepo-baby to the dictionary only 6 months ago.
The reason why the subject has been talked about a lot lately was that New York magazine brought the subject to its cover and discussed it at length.
3. Who are the famous nepo baby?
Baby Nepo has to be famous by definition anyway. But who are the prominent ones apart from Maude Apatow, it is possible to list the following names:
'Maya Hawke, 24': Daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke): She became famous for the TV series Stranger Things. She previously starred in the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood directed by Quentin Tarantino, who was a close friend of her mother.
Lily Rose-Depp, 23: Daughter of famous actress Johnny Depp and French actress Vanessa Paradis. Actress and model. She started acting in small roles in 2014. She was named Chanel's fashion ambassador by Karl Lagerfeld in 2015. It still carries this title.
Dakota Johnson, 33: Daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Actors like his parents. She acted in the movie 'Crazy in Alabama' with her mother when she was 10 years old. Her stepfather at the time, Antonio Banderas, directed the movie. After acting in many roles, big and small, she made her main debut in 2006 with the lead role in Fifty Shades of Grey. Johnson is also engaged in production.
Zoë Kravitz, 34: Daughter of singer Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. She took acting lessons since her high school years. At a young age, he had the opportunity to work and play with famous actors such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jodie Foster. She continues her career as an actress and singer.
Kate Hudson, 43: Daughter of Hollywood star Goldie Hawn, and stepdaughter of Kurt Russell. She has been close to the stage and the spotlight since childhood. He made his debut in 1996 with the movie Almost Famous. He wrote books, created a sportswear brand, and invested in commercial ventures. She continues her career actively, she last acted in 'Knives Drawn 2'.
4. What does Jamie Lee Curtis, one of the oldest nepo babies, say about the subject?
American actress Jamie Lee Curtis is a proven actress. Still an 'OG nepo baby' in her own words. (OG is short for Original Gansta, meaning one of the first and most respected members of a group).
Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of Hollywood star Tony Curtis, whose career spans from the 50s to the 2000s, and Janet Leigh, the female lead of Alfred's famous movie 'Pervert'. He joined the discussion on his Instagram account two days ago and defended the nepo babies.
“I have been a professional player since I was 19 years old. Not a day has passed since the first day that I am not reminded that I am the daughter of famous movie stars. What is said about Nepo babies is meant to belittle, humiliate and hurt people. I'm not saying that my connections and fame aren't some advantages, but I find it hard to understand why someone famous for their work is considered untalented simply because they're related to another celebrity. I know from my own life that this is not true. Over the years, I have carried out my art within the framework of honesty, professionalism, and love, adapting to thousands of thousands of people and all kinds of work…”
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How a Nepo Baby Is Born Hollywood has always loved the children of famous people. In 2022, the internet reduced them to two little words.
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