All articles tagged with #nepo baby
Allie Colleen Brooks’ Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton after Parton’s death drew backlash for centering the post on her own relationship with her father, with critics calling it self-serving and “nepo baby” behavior; Colleen defended her wording, saying she wasn’t diminishing others’ grief as tributes poured in following Parton’s death at 80.
North West, 13, told Dazed she hopes to snag a regular Starbucks job when she turns 14, as she pursues a music career and eyed future ventures, while also noting her famous parents won’t allow a bridge piercing.
Kaia Gerber pushes back on public judgments that label her dating history as a “serial dater” or “slut,” calling such criticisms misogynistic. She says she’s learned to protect aspects of her private life, strives to stay herself in relationships, and addresses the broader nepo baby debate while noting her own hard work and privilege.
On Vogue's September cover, Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere address the nepo baby label, with Gerber insisting she’s benefited from her lineage while urging peers to prove themselves through work, and Gere noting he grew up largely outside Hollywood and has earned his opportunities. Both discuss the scrutiny that accompanies fame as they promote Ryan Murphy’s FX series The Shards, and reflect on their famous parents’ Vogue history.
Vogue’s September 2026 cover profile follows Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere as they discuss their distinct paths into acting, their famous parents, and their roles in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards—a 1981 Los Angeles–set series about wealth, privilege, and the AIDS era. The piece delves into Gerber’s Meisner/Strasberg training and her private approach to fame, Gere’s art-focused upbringing and Buddhist influences, and their close cast friendship, while also addressing the public’s nepo-baby scrutiny and the balance between personal privacy and professional ambition.
North West’s first headlining show, the Kimokawaii Tour with Molly Santana, was canceled days before its August 5 kickoff; early ticket dates appear canceled on Ticketmaster and the tour site is down, with North West and Santana apologizing to fans and hinting at a future surprise; the tour would have promoted North West’s debut EP, North4evr.
Amy Adams revealed that her 16-year-old daughter Aviana Le Gallo is interested in pursuing production, signaling a potential behind-the-scenes path rather than acting. Adams had previously said Aviana wasn’t pursuing a Hollywood career, but she now says she’ll support whatever path her daughter chooses, noting Aviana’s low public profile aside from a rare Paris Fashion Week appearance.
Moana star Catherine Laga’aia, daughter of actor Jay Laga’aia, addresses being labeled a nepo baby and shares her father’s core advice: your job is the audition, not the job itself. She explained to The Hollywood Reporter that she’s aware of the nepotism label as she navigates Hollywood and focuses on delivering strong auditions ahead of Moana’s live-action release.
At 19, Catherine Laga’aia makes her feature-film debut as Moana in Disney’s live-action remake, after beating out 32,000 applicants via an Instagram casting call; she discusses bringing her own take to the character, the Pacific Islander representation on Motunui, and the mix of nerves and excitement as she navigates sudden fame while learning from Dwayne Johnson and director Thomas Kail.
Gracie Abrams, the daughter of Star Trek director J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath, says she understands the online nepobaby discourse and recognizes the privilege and financial safety net that helped her pursue music, while noting she grew up around the entertainment business and sometimes finds the internet’s tone overwhelming, choosing to tune out the negativity at times.
Gracie Abrams, daughter of JJ Abrams, addressed the ongoing nepo baby discourse in a New York Times PopCast interview, acknowledging she had a safety net and financial security that allowed her to experiment and take time to pursue music, while recognizing the privilege involved. She is preparing to release her third album, Daughter From Hell, on July 17 via Interscope, previewed by the single Hit The Wall, and outlined her advantages of growing up with industry-insider parents, as well as a 2026–27 Look At My Life tour and an acting debut in Babygirl director’s next film.
Milania Giudice, the 20-year-old daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice, was arrested in New Jersey on a disorderly conduct charge (reported as allegedly causing bodily injury); details about the incident are unclear, and she has been posting inspirational quotes on Instagram as she navigates the situation.
Anna Faris attended the Scary Movie 6 premiere in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old son Jack, who has grown tall since their last public appearance. Jack is Faris’s son with ex-husband Chris Pratt, and Faris later married Michael Barrett. The article frames Jack as part of the new wave of celebrity offspring, noting the family’s joyful moment on the red carpet.
Blue Ivy attended the Met Gala at 14 in a Balenciaga gown with a $450K diamond necklace and refused to remove her sunglasses on the carpet, sparking a divisive online reaction. Beyoncé’s publicist and Jay-Z were seen asking her to take them off, with Blue reportedly agreeing to remove them once she reached the top of the steps, away from most cameras. The moment fed a broader conversation about “nepo babies” and confidence vs. bratty behavior, though many fans praised her bold style and Beyoncé described sharing the night with her daughter as surreal.
Apple Martin, 21, reveals she once had lip filler at 18 in a Vogue video and demonstrates a makeup technique to create a fuller-lip illusion, addressing ongoing chatter about her lips; the piece also notes her Vanderbilt life and her mother Gwyneth Paltrow’s history with cosmetic treatments.