There’s been a debate for a few months about “nepo kids,” people who can use their parents’ reputations to further their careers, especially in Hollywood. Nepotism is certainly not a new phenomenon, but if some say that the children of celebrities enjoy certain privileges that are not available to everyone, people appreciate it. “OG nepo baby” Jamie Lee Curtis they argue that the title only serves to detract from the achievements of others. Hailey Bieber appeared to show off her stance on her speech, making an “iconic” gesture as she stepped out in a tee emblazoned with the polarizing designation.
Hailey Bieber, daughter of Stephen Baldwin and granddaughter of Alec Baldwin, was photographed in Los Angeles on Jan. 6 (via Fashion ) was wearing a white baby T-shirt with small black letters that read “Nepo Baby”. The model and influencer has not only been criticized for benefiting from the famous name of her father, but also that of her husband, Justin Bieber. Her choice to own her title has drawn all sorts of reactions on social media, with some calling the decision “iconic”:
People getting upset that Hailey Bieber wore a shirt that read “nepo baby” (something they called her) is pretty iconic if you ask me.January 6, 2023
Besides that Jamie Lee Curtis is not a fan of the term, daughter of Johnny Depp Lily-Rose Depp also spoke against, saying it’s “strange” to ignore someone’s background and talent just because their parents are in the same profession. However, Italian model Vittoria Ceretti applauded Lily-Rose, saying she couldn’t deny that she and the other Nepo children received preferential treatment based on who their parents were.
Hailey Bieber doesn’t seem at all embarrassed by the privileges she has for being Baldwin, a fact this Twitter user also seems to like:
I don’t care what they say Nepo’s baby shirt was killer and Hailey Bieber was so real for itJanuary 6, 2023
Many comments were not nice: Hailey Bieber is no stranger to online trolls — but many have pointed out that it’s hard to argue that the influencer is “irrelevant” when we’ve spent days collectively talking about a shirt they wore. In the words of this fan:
It’s been 48 hours (and counting) and the unimportant, bitter, jobless stans are still screaming and crying because Hailey Bieber is the iconic owner of what they’ve been calling her for years.January 8, 2023
Other celebs with famous connections have also chimed in in recent months. Actress Lily Collins has spoken about trying to make it without relying on her father’s name Phil Collins, while Zoë Kravitz, daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet He said there was nothing wrong with a child joining the family business.
Hailey Bieber may have been inspired to wear the shirt in part by her conversation last year with Gwyneth Paltrow, who is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and producer Bruce Paltrow. In an episode of the Bieber YouTube series Who’s in my bathroom?the Man of Steel The actress acknowledged that she has access to what others don’t, but after she “unfairly” stepped foot in the door, she said “you have to work nearly twice as hard and be twice as good because there will always be people who will think that you are only in it out of nepotism.
Given their previous conversation, it’s no surprise that Gwyneth Paltrow supported Hailey Baldwin’s statement, commenting on the InStyle post. instagram photo post, saying:
He may need it
Nepo kids are everywhere, and the debate about the pros and cons of having famous parents and perhaps an easier path to success in the entertainment industry is bound to continue. Like it or not, actors with famous parents like Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke, and Dakota Johnson are just a few other names you might find on your screens, so be sure to check them out. This year’s TV schedule and list of upcoming film releases .
Source: Cinemablend
