'Nepo baby is horrific term,' says Zeta
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has publicly denounced the term 'nepo baby' as 'horrific,' arguing that children of famous parents do not choose their birth circumstances. Her own children, Dylan and Carys, are pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, following in the footsteps of their parents, Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.
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This article contributes to the ongoing cultural discussion about privilege and inherited success within the entertainment industry, offering a direct perspective from a prominent figure whose family is affected by the 'nepo baby' label.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google James McCarthy BBC Wales Reuters Catherine Zeta-Jones describes herself as "a bit of an eclectic collector" Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones has declared the phrase "nepo baby" is "horrific", saying: "These kids didn't ask to be born into this."
The term refers to children of famous parents perceived to have achieved riches and success off their parents' backs.
The 56-year-old actress, married to Kirk Douglas' son Michael Douglas, has two children - Dylan and Carys - who have both followed their parents into showbiz.
Dylan, she said, was pursuing acting while Carys was interested in directing. She told The Sunday Times they were "plugging away".
"You have to go with your dreams, your passion," Zeta-Jones said.
"It's hard for them to forge a way forward on their own.
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