A magazine article vulture It has generated quite a scandal in Hollywood. The journalist Nate Jones portrayed a list of various children of Famous who have also made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry, so it raises an interesting question: would these people really have succeeded without the support of their renowned parents?
For this reason, we will explain to you below what is a “nepo baby”. Plus, we introduce you to today’s hottest celebrity heirs.
WHAT IS A “NEPO BABY”?
“Nepo baby” is the term used to define children of celebrities in the Hollywood industry, who would have benefited from an established name in the industry to move up. That is, they are the people with the necessary connections to excel in the world of entertainment.
According to their critics, most “nepo babies” (in Spanish: “babies of nepotism”) they didn’t try as hard as others celebrities that they did have to work hard to earn the space they now have.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF “NEPO BABIES”?
According to JonesThere are four categories of this type of personalities:
- The artists of Generation Z “on the rise”, like the star of “Scream” Mason Goodingson of the Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr.
- The “reserved and busy” nepo babies: children of big stars who have more established careers, such as actor Colin Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks.
- The “platinum grade” nepo babies: they come from famous parents, but they are very important today, as Miley Cyrus.
- The “graduated” nepo babies: they come from families in the entertainment industry, but are so veterans at this point that “no one cares” who their parents were. stand out Laura Dern and George Clooney.
WHO ARE SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS “NEPO BABIES”?
1.Lily Collins
the star of “Emily in Paris” is the daughter of award-winning musician Phil collins. The actress is currently 33 years old and has participated in projects such as “Love, Rosie” and “Shadowhunters: City of Bones.”
2.Colin Hanks
The Oscar winner’s son Tom Hanks. He is 45 years old and as an actor he has worked in productions such as “A Friend of the Family”, “Life in Pieces” and “Orange County”.
3.Kate Hudson
the star of “Glass Onions” he is 43 years old. She is the daughter of the actors Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson. In addition, she was raised by her mother’s partner, the famous Kurt Russell.
4.Michael Douglas
He earned a name for himself in Hollywood, but he’s the son of actors Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill. He is currently 78 years old and has in his filmography works such as “Basic Instinct” and “A Day of Fury.”
5.Dakota Johnson
The 33-year-old actress is the daughter of the actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. He has worked in the productions “Fifty Shades of Grey”, “Persuasion”, among other.
6.John David Washington
The son of Denzel Washington he is 38 years old. The actor is the star of tapes like “Tenet,” “Malcolm and Marie,” and “BlacKkKlansman.”
7. Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz She is 34 years old, works as an actress and is the daughter of the musician Lenny Kravitz and the artist Lisa Bonet. His credits in film and television include: “The Batman” and “High Fidelity.”
8. Lily-Rose Depp
The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis He is 23 years old and works in the same fields as his parents: She is an actress and model. He has worked in productions such as “Wolf” and “Silent Night.”
9. Gwyneth Paltrow
The Oscar winner is the daughter of the actress Blythe Danner and the producer Bruce Paltrow.
10.Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie she is the daughter of the actors Jon Voigt and Marcheline Bertrand. However, he broke away from the family name and made a name for himself in the industry.