Nepo baby

Lily Allen clapped back at criticism of nepo babies in a series of tweets, claiming that children of celebs are "starved" of "stability and love" growing ...

Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic.” [ speak to Elle](https://pagesix.com/2022/11/16/lily-rose-depp-defends-silence-on-johnny-amber-heard-trial/) about the “weird” nepo baby label. “We don’t care about money or proximity to power yet. [“Year of the Nepo Baby” cover story ](https://nypost.com/2022/12/19/twitter-divided-over-new-york-magazines-nepo-baby-cover/)Monday, the singer wrote via Twitter that naysayers “should be worrying about” nepo babies working in legal, political and financial spheres. [recent criticism of nepo babies](https://pagesix.com/2022/10/28/heidi-klums-model-daughter-leni-18-responds-to-nepo-baby-label/) in a series of tweets, claiming that children of celebs are “starved” of “stability.” The entertainment industry is not a “parent-friendly” one, the former “Lily Allen and Friends” host went on to write.

'Majority of the Nepo Babies included in this article shouldn't have been,' one fan wrote on Twitter.

“Maybe you get your foot in the door, but you still just have your foot in the door. That piece includes a graph of models with parents that have worked in the industry. “The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things,” the model, who is the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis said. “A nepo baby is physical proof that meritocracy is a lie,” he wrote. “Majority of the Nepo Babies included in this article shouldn’t have been,” one wrote. Some of the famous faces included are Heidi Klum’s daughter, Leni Klum, and Cindy Crawford’s daughter, Kaia Gerber. Hollywood always has and always will be full of nepo babies.” Just a nerd like the rest of us lol.” The graph shows Julia Louis-Dreyfus and husband Brad Hall and their son Charlie Hall, who is an actor. “Everyone except Depp (idk about her tbh) has made a path for themselves outside of their parents. Some of the heads of the stars, with notable parents, include Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Zoë Kravitz, Ben Platt, Maya Hawke, and Lily Rose-Depp. Titled “She Has Her Mother’s Eyes.

Lily Allen, who is the daughter of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen, wrote: "The nepo babies y'all should be worrying about are the ones ...

In response, the 37-year-old said: "Because I'm a nepo baby, and both my parents are super talented. "Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic. [Lily Allen](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/topic/lily-allen), who is the daughter of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen, wrote: "The nepo babies y'all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics. The term ‘nepotism baby’ or its shortened version “nepo baby” are the children of celebrities who are following in the (well-trodden) footsteps of their parents and pursuing careers in the spotlight. [famous families](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/rock-n-roll-kids) and legs-up in Hollywood are nothing new, if anything, they are the building blocks of celebrity; a vast amount of actors, models and musicians ‘make it’ because of the opportunities and privilege they are afforded by being related to people in powerful places. [Nepo babies](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/nepotism-babies-hollywood)’ have been getting a lot of attention over the last few months, with the term becoming a staple in social media vernacular, with the hashtag [#nepotismbaby](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nepotismbaby) garnering millions of views on TikTok as people realise how many celebrities have famous parents.

Hollywood nepotism babies are the least of our concerns, in comparison to those in politics and banking, singer Lily Allen recently stated on Twitter.

“I do feel that nepo babies are being somewhat scapegoated here though, there is a wider, societal conversation to be had about wealth inequality, about lack of programs and funding, and I guess that was the point I was trying to make, maybe badly.” I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. It is quite clear that there is a severe lack of representation in the industry where class and race are concerned. [ famous people with famous parents](https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html), distant relatives, or not-so-distant family friends has become the center of conversation in Hollywood as of late, and now the nepo babies themselves are coming to their own defenses. For Allen, it’s still a conversation she’s learning to have after defaulting to the defensive earlier in her career, reluctant to share credit for her success with family members she had less than strong relationships with. “In childhood we crave stability and love, nurturing, we don’t care about money or proximity to power yet,” she said.

Lily Allen defended nepotism babies in a series of tweets, arguing that children with famous parents are often "starved" of basic emotional needs.

It can be hard to see one’s own privilege when you’re still processing childhood trauma, and a lot of these kids haven’t figured that out yet.” Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic.” “And entertainment business is not parent friendly eg.

P.S. Ruben Diaz Jr. actually was in office before his dad Rubén Díaz Sr. Scott Stringer, former New York City comptroller. First cousin once removed was Rep.

New York politics is [full of nepo babies](https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2019/09/the-juniorsenior-tag-teams-of-new-york-politics/176917/). Fellow nepo-baby (of a Mario) Andrew Cuomo [allegedly creepily](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/andrew-cuomo-misconduct-allegations.html) gave Alessandra Biaggi shit about this. Father is Rep. Not to mention [nepo husbands, brothers and cousins.](https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2018/05/new-york-doesnt-do-royal-weddings-but-it-has-its-own-royalty/178461/) The following list is non-exhaustive, and only includes folks at the higher levels because … Like his son, he broke barriers as the Yvette succeeded her in the seat. Unlike her father [first Black secretary of state in New York](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/18/nyregion/basil-a-paterson-harlem-leader-and-father-of-a-governor-dies-at-87.html). [exhaustive report of Hollywood nepotism,](https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html) everyone’s obsessed with nepo babies – people seemingly born with their foot in the door straight out of the womb, who may be advancing thanks to family connections. First cousin once removed was Rep. [Trump’s golf buddy.](https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/meet-andrew-giuliani-donald-trump-s-golf-pro-in-residence-1.4128341) [Who knew?](https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2018/09/07/a-bridge-for-mario-cuomo-dedicated-with-love-599522))

Twitter erupted with reactions after The New York Magazine explored the connections of some celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Dakota Johnson, and many others ...

OF ALL THE NEPO BABIES YOU CHOSE ME??????” one wrote. Some hailed praises on the author as “kind of a genius though … Play the game.

Lily Allen responds to criticism of 'nepo babies' - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK ...

It can be hard to see one’s own privilege when you’re still processing childhood trauma, and a lot of these kids haven’t figured that out yet." Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic (sic)," she explained. BUT that’s none of my business (sic)," she wrote.

Lily Allen has defended 'nepo babies' and accused the entertainment industry of 'childhood trauma' because of its impact on working parents.

Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic.” “BUT that’s none of my business.” Last year a But Allen, who shot to fame with her music in the mid-2000s before pivoting to acting, went on to imply that life isn’t always perfect for the offspring of entertainment industry figures given the industry is “not parent friendly.” “In childhood we crave stability and love, nurturing,” she tweeted. “The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics, if we’re talking about real world consequences and robbing people of opportunity,” Allen tweeted. [Lily Allen](https://variety.com/t/lily-allen/) has defended “nepo babies” – a term for children of famous parents – and accused the entertainment industry of causing “childhood trauma” due to its unfriendliness towards working parents.

The singer and actor, whose parents are influential figures in entertainment, had suggested nepotism was a bigger problem in politics, law and finance.

I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. “I promise you I’m not rooting for an industry full of people that had childhoods that looked like mine. It dubbed 2022 the Year of the Nepo Baby in its recent cover story. Everyone loses as a result. She wrote: “The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics, if we’re talking about real world consequences and robbing people of opportunity [Lilly Allen](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/Lilly-Allen) has weighed into the viral conversation about the influence of “nepo babies” in the entertainment industry – and was forced to clarify her remarks after becoming the “chief nepo baby defender”.

O'Shea Jackson Jr. took to Twitter on Tuesday to share his thoughts on the recent discussions surrounding the famous children of famous entertainers.

And before you come at me for being a nepo baby myself, I will be the first to tell you that I literally deserve nothing.” I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. 22), and the Daily Beast’s “Nepo Babies’ of Famous Parents Say They Did It Their Way. “The work he put in to get us to a place of opportunity. 1), the Independent’s “Hollywood’s ‘nepo babies’ should just drag their privilege into the open” (Nov. New York was far from the first media outlet to bring the subject to the fore, in fact titling its latest cover story “The Year of the Nepo Baby.” Various 2022 coverage included the New York Times’ “What Is a ‘Nepotism Baby’? added, “I wish everyone in this world to be able to present opportunities for their children to succeed. “It is not a shadow for you to get out of! … May everyone who reads this, blaze a trail for their family to be able to walk in the future.” And for me to ignore that or not accept and use as a guide would be foolish and disrespectful. … Once the door was opened it was up to me to walk through it and thrive.” After that it was up to me, he couldn’t hold my hand through my career.

Singer, whose father is the actor Keith Allen, said parents of nepo babies are 'probably narcissistic'

Allen married the Stranger Things star in 2020. She added: “In childhood we crave stability and love, nurturing, we don’t care about money or proximity to power yet. [Allen fans were furious at the “disrespect” they claimed the singer has received](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lily-allen-fans-tiktok-david-harbour-wife-b2116408.html) from a number of TikTokers who have referred to her as “ [David Harbour](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/david-harbour)’s wife”. [Hollywood’s nepo babies should just drag their privilege into the open.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/nepo-babies-hollywood-famous-parents-b2230537.html) “The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics,” she tweeted on Monday (19 December). [Zoë Kravitz (daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actor Lisa Bonet)](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/zoe-kravitz-nepo-baby-parents-famous-lenny-lisa-bonet-b2226156.html) and model and musician [Lourdes Leon](/topic/lourdes-leon) (Madonna’s eldest daughter) are among those who, in response, have defended themselves over [the debate.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/nepo-babies-hollywood-famous-parents-b2230537.html)

Lily Allen has stepped into the 'Nepo baby' debate. It's been a social media discussion for some time now - the manner in which prominent figures in.

Look, I seem to have riled people up with my comments about nepo babies. It is quite clear that there is a severe lack of representation in the industry where class and race are concerned. [Vulture pieced together the definitive Nepo Baby guide](https://www.vulture.com/article/hollywood-nepotism-babies-list-taxonomy.html), and the term quickly started trending.

The cover shows mocked-up graphics of babies in cribs with the faces of famous people in Hollywood that may or may not know have famous parents. It features ...

I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. It is quite clear that there is a severe lack of representation in the industry where class and race are concerned. “I promise you I’m not rooting for an industry full of people that had childhoods that looked like mine. She wrote: “Look, I seem to have riled people up with my comments about nepo babies. [The New York Magazine article](https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html), in its Vulture section, made the cover and was titled: “She Has Her Mother’s Eyes. Everyone except Depp (idk about her tbh) has made a path for themselves outside of their parents. Of course, this is not a new thing. It isa shortened form of the phrase “nepotism baby”. BUT that’s none of my business.” Everyone loses as a result. [wrote](https://twitter.com/JoNikiaWong/status/1604884667819118592). But what exactly is a nepo baby, and why do people care?

Nepo babies have been getting a lot of attention recently, and now Lily Allen has stepped in to hit back at recent criticism online.

Have a wonderful rest of your day." In response, Allen penned: "Because I'm a nepo baby, and both my parents are super talented. Nepo babies have feelings.\u201d— Lily A (@Lily A) The conversation around nepotism was reignited following a recent She suggested that nepo babies were "somewhat scapegoated" and that a much bigger conversation should be had regarding "wealth inequality, about lack of programs and funding". "Many of the nepo babies are starved of these basic things in childhood as their parents are probably narcissistic.

*For the 7,000 time, a "nepo baby" is a famous person with famous parents/family members.

Her father is actor Henry Fonda. Her father is Steven Tyler. Her father is actor Bruce Dern. Her father is Ron Howard. Her father is Rob Schneider. Her father is actor John Aniston.

The singer and daughter of actor Keith Allen has become the latest to wade into the discussion, saying in a series of tweets that she literally deserve[s] ...

Speaking to [the Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11404171/EXC-Noel-Gallaghers-daughter-Anais-addresses-criticism-nepotism-babies.html), Anaïs said it would be “tone deaf and irresponsible” if she didn’t admit the “leg up” in life her upbringing had given her. I actually don’t think it’s kind to pass judgement on anyone you don’t know and to be mean about them.” “I think it’s not justified as an attack on somebody personally, and whether they themselves are a hard worker, because you don’t truly ever know anyone. I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. Everyone loses as a result. It is quite clear that there is a severe lack of representation in the industry where class and race are concerned. Everyone loses as a result.” “I promise you I’m not rooting for an industry full of people that had childhoods that looked like mine. — Lily A (@lilyallen) BUT that’s none of my business. Allen added: “In childhood we crave stability and love, nurturing, we don’t care about money or proximity to power yet. [Noel Gallagher](https://www.nme.com/artists/noel-gallagher) and Meg Mathews, is a photographer and has worked as a model in the past.

OnlyFans model Lottie, the half-sister of catwalk icon Kate Moss, has since supported the singer's claims in a series of tweets - just days after claiming ...

There was a big piece [in the press] and he texted me, 'Err cocaine induced heart attack at Glastonbury. She was producing her first film and my younger brother, Alfie, was a difficult kid. Lily said: 'One of my earliest memories is of when Mum and Dad split up. Lily confessed: 'I got quite a cross text from him this weekend. You can earn a lot of things but you can't accomplish being related to someone.' 'And I said, 'Sorry that's what I thought… 'I just lived within my own brain. 'Nothing you have comes from anything except the privileges, blessings and connections you were born with. Stop with the advice, you need to receive some. So instead of being negative about other people's success go and try and create your own!' Obviously I’m privileged being related to a huge model also. She took to Twitter to hit back at the criticism of nepotism babies in the entertainment industry and claimed it is not a 'parent friendly' business and said these children can be 'starved' of 'love'.

The success of high-profile actors' offspring is not a new, or particularly popular, fairytale. But how can nepo babies best own their identity?

“The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics,” she tweeted. “It can be hard to see one’s own privilege when you’re still processing childhood trauma, and a lot of these kids haven’t figured that out yet.” “I’m very grateful for the fact that they made it so easy for me to do the thing that I love,” she told [People](https://people.com/movies/maya-hawke-knows-parents-ethan-hawke-and-uma-thurman-helped-her-get-in-the-door/). If arguably one of the most privileged men in the world can acknowledge this – and talk about the steps he’s making to remedy it – surely the children of Hollywood’s finest can too? “Nepo babies” is the term that has been assigned to any child of a celebrity who has then gone on to be successful in [Hollywood](https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/hollywood) or other high-flying careers, partially (or completely) due to their high-profile parents’ reach. She has implored us to focus on nepotism in other areas of the world outside Hollywood – because, after all, it’s rife in many industries. [Dakota Johnson](https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/dakota-johnson), [Maya Hawke](https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/maya-hawke-uma-thurman-abortion/677599) and [Zoë Kravitz](https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/zoe-kravitz). The very existence of nepo babies has been argued by some as “a symbol of our broken meritocracy”, and you know what? “It’s like, ‘No, I went to medical school and trained.’” “I acknowledge that I was born with privilege! But what counts isn’t mindlessly calling these people out for being born with what model Vittoria Ceretti has called “a comfy, sexy pillow with a view”. [TikTok](https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/tiktok) and, most recently, [the cover of New York Magazine](https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s1&utm_campaign=nym).

In the year of our lord 2022, no nepo baby was safe from the wrath of the sleuthing public.Lily Collins, Dakota Johnson, Zoë Kravitz and many more were ...

Let us know of any juicy nepo connections you're aware of, and we'll add em to the list. Eve was only ragin' not to have been included in the Vulture article, so we're giving her a shoutout here. The short answer is yes.

It's intriguing to imagine being brought up by Lenny Kravitz or Victoria Beckham or Melanie Griffith. Journalists and designers and brands love a maternal ...

But the internet has democratized our entertainment and metamorphosed the idea of a “superstar” or a “sensation.” Fame is available so much more broadly. We still have actors and sportspeople and musicians and models, but we also have nice-enough looking strangers completely dominating social channels with a zillion followers. We love new things and we love a backstory. At a time when we could be knee-deep in egg nog and grinding to “Carol of the Bells,” we’re instead asking who parented our most famous folk. The walls of our assumed meritocracy are crumbling as we sniff out the conspiratorially rife nepotism in our midsts. There’s a (Witherspoon-)Phillippe, a Spielberg, a little Björk.

Why Zoë Kravitz, Maya Hawke and other Hollywood nepo babies have gotten an (undeserved) bad rap.

Miley Cyrus, daughter of Billy Ray, owes her career as much to an inspired rejection of her Disney-approved showbiz cred as to the fact that her godmother is Dolly Parton. You can be both the child of a famous parent and one of the most exciting stars of your generation. Margaret Qualley (mother: Andie McDowell) has been nominated for two Emmys, most recently for her searing performance in “Maid.” The Skarsgard brothers (Alexander, Bill, Gustaf) are proof that charisma may be as genetic as a chiseled jaw. The discourse around “nepo babies” heated up this week with the release of a Vulture package that featured an instantly viral photo illustration of famous progeny — including Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny) and Dakota Johnson (whose parents are Melanie Griffiths and Don Johnson) — swaddled in cradles. The nepo privilege is real, and it’s important to acknowledge the systems that benefit certain people over others. (An excerpt from that tweet: “omg her mom is Leslie Mann and her dad is a movie director lol.”)

For those who haven't waded into the discourse, a "nepo baby" (short for "nepotism baby") is a the child of a celebrity — or anyone who has power and influence ...

[Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab)] [Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab)] [@literELLY](https://twitter.com/literElly/status/1605198765962534914?s=20&t=SxE0ujlP61yX7qtoxr6DjA) wrote, "I hope no one ever finds out that I'm a nepo baby (inherited mental illness from not just one but both of my parents)." Until then, the internet is going to do what it does best. Shortly after the New York Magazine article was published, Twitter and TikTok users began to satirize the extremely specific and frankly nitpicky nepo-baby categorizations by sharing the advantages and qualities they inherited from their own families. [Euphoria](https://mashable.com/article/euphoria-season-2-finale-flashback-problem) or Hawke in [Stranger Things](https://mashable.com/category/stranger-things), the internet erupts in outrage and self-righteousness over who gets opportunities in the entertainment industry. The highest being "classic nepo babies" who inherit famous family names like Depp and Hawke.

A deep dive into the familial connections between art world luminaries and their progeny.

“Sandy” Rower, President of the Calder Foundation, grandson of Alexander Calder David Zwirner, art dealer, founder of David Zwirner Gallery, son of above Vito Schnabel, art dealer, founder of Vito Schnabel gallery, son of above

The nepo baby discourse of 2022 has been a veritable powder keg, and this week, Vulture lit the match. On Monday, the entertainment news site published “How ...

That anonymity, which can turn a work of singular genius into a contextless pile of food atop a nondescript white plate, might be a bitter pill to swallow if you’re used to a life in your family’s limelight. She’s not a “food” nepo baby, per se, but still someone with all the right people in her corner while she’s hustling. It goes on, “Sophie is currently a community journalist for ABC7 in Los Angeles, a position the young reporter secured shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California, with a degree in broadcast and digital journalism.” [painful to watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5DZ7-7ti_g), as he has been a cook for so little time that he hasn’t yet learned to banter while incorporating spices into ground beef. Bobby and Jamie aren’t so much nepo babies; rather, they appear to be somewhat less engaging satellite personalities to their mother’s formidable screen presence, two members of a family restaurant business that enjoyed a solid decade on the small screen. Hunter Fieri can take solace in the fact that he is, at least, 1,000 times more charismatic than Brooklyn Beckham, son of Spice Girl Victoria and soccer star David Beckham. Though Paula has been [all but scrubbed](https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/paulas-home-cooking/recipe-videos-from-paula-deen) from the Food Network’s website following various public controversies, the boys continued to host the odd Baking Championship here and there after their mother’s contract ended in 2013. A few stars on the Food Network, for example, are the children of skilled chefs and restaurateurs—but learning a trade from one’s parents isn’t the same as nepotism. De Laurentiis is the eldest daughter of Italian-American actress Veronica De Laurentiis and Alex De Benedetti, executive producer of Evil Dead II, of all things. At the top are the classic nepo babies, inheritors of famous names and famous features: Dakota Johnson, Maya Hawke, Jack Quaid. Paula, an erstwhile icon of Southern cooking, began her tenure with the Food Network in 2002 with the premiere of Paula’s Home Cooking, a series on which Bobby and Jamie often guested. None of this is anything new—Hollywood has always been replete with A-listers’ progeny entering doors wedged open for them—but TikTok has recently latched onto the phenomenon with such fervor that celebrities are now asked point-blank in interviews how they feel about being deemed so-called nepo babies, and few have provided graceful answers.

Celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Charlie Sheen, and Miley Cyrus can all be classified as 'nepo babies'. What do Lily Collins, Scott Eastwood and Angelina Jolie ...

She is a 'nepo baby'. He has dabbled in numerous careers including photography, social media, modelling, and more recently cooking. On Tuesday, English singer and actor Lily Allen - daughter of an actor and a film producer - tweeted about the concept of 'nepo babies', criticising the focus on the entertainment industry. While nepotism is prolific across businesses and media, the term 'nepo baby' is generally used in relation to the entertainment industry and illustrates the fact that many successful actors and musicians also have parents in the industry. The term 'nepo baby' gained popularity on Twitter and is, the practice of a person being favoured (usually in professional circumstances) due to having a relative in a position of power. Collins, an actor and model, is the daughter of English singer Phil Collins, actor Eastwood is the son of United States actor and director Clint Eastwood and actor Angelina Jolie is the daughter of US actor Jon Voight.