Throughout history there have always been cases in which great artists are backed by fame or money from their families. The upper classes and aristocrats, in ancient times, were the ones who financed a large part of the cultural treasures that we can appreciate today in large museums or that exist in private collections.
This has carried over to the world of film and television, in which the careers of young artists are driven by fame and/or money from their families, and in some cases despite not having great talent.
What is nepotism?
A practical and simple way to explain the meaning of nepotism is when a person obtains a job thanks to having relatives or friends in positions of power, without taking into account the skills or aptitudes of that person.
What are nepo babies?
Hollywood nepo babies are a group of young talents who have grown up in the public eye due to their influential families in the entertainment industry. Oftentimes, the children of successful actors, directors, producers, and other professionals in Hollywood have an advantage compared to other aspiring actors or artists who don't have those same connections. However, there are also many examples of talented nepobabies who have achieved legitimate success in the industry due to their own talent and hard work.
In many cases, these young people have been exposed to the entertainment industry from an early age, surrounded by successful family members, and surrounded by unique resources and opportunities. In addition, the influence of their families often gives them access to opportunities to develop their talents and build their careers, either through industry connections or through financial and emotional support.
However, this advantage can also be a disadvantage for some nepobabies, as there is also a strong expectation for them to meet the expectations of their families and achieve the same level of success. Also, they are often accused of not having to work as hard as others to achieve their goals.
How did the nepo baby controversy arise?
The problem arises since these artists receive opportunities simply because of the family name, so equal opportunities do not exist and those who build their career through years of effort are not as recognized as these so-called nepo babies.
This trend has always existed in Hollywood, but an article from New York Magazine refers to the new generation of artists driven by family fame and how thanks to this they are appearing in many movies and series, and at the same time thanks to this maybe they took an opportunity from a talented unknown.
To give another dimension to this problem, a study by the British newspaper The Guardian points out that the presence of the lower classes within the creative professions within the United Kingdom reaches only 7.9% of the total, that is, out of 100 people in professions such as plastic artists. , poets, painters, playwrights only 8 come from a low social stratum.
Who are the most famous nepo babies?
Here is a list of the children of artists who are taking the Hollywood scene by storm and are called nepo babies.
Tom Holland
He is the son of photographer Nicola Frost and British comedian and screenwriter Dominic Holland.
Kaia Gerber
She is the daughter of Cindy Crawford.
Zöe Kravitz
She is the daughter of Lenny Kravitz.
Maya Hawke
She is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
Lili-Rose Depp
She is the daughter of Johnny Depp.
Brooklyn Beckham
Son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith
Children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett
Jack Quaid
Son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan
Maude Apatow
She is the daughter of Judd Apatow, the writer and producer of Girls, and Leslie Mann, an actress who has a producer.
Timothée Chalamet
He is the son of Marc Chalamet, UNICEF editor and New York correspondent for Le Parisien; In addition, the protagonist of Call me by your name is the nephew of the filmmakers and producers Rodman Flender and Amy Lippman and his grandfather was the screenwriter Harold Flender.
Margaret Qualley
She is the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell.
What do you think about the new artists who have a family legacy in the history of important cinema or have millionaire families? Do you think it's fair that they reach stardom? Do they all have talent?
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