Sylvester Stallone Makes Blunt Nepotism Confession About Daughter in ‘Tulsa King’
Sylvester Stallone defended his decision to cast his daughter, Scarlet, in his series 'Tulsa King' as a form of parental support. He openly acknowledged the role of nepotism in providing advantages to his children.
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The article highlights the ongoing cultural debate regarding 'nepo babies' and the influence of family connections in the entertainment industry.
Sylvester Stallone and Scarlet Stallone - Ryan Emberley/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR Sylvester Stallone made a blunt confession about nepotism and his daughter Scarlet Stallone 's role in Tulsa King .
In an October interview with USA Today , the Rocky star, 80, addressed the idea of "nepo babies" in the entertainment industry.
His daughter, Scarlet, 24, plays Spencer — a former barista and stable hand at Fennario Ranch — in the Paramount+ series. She first appeared in Tulsa King in Season 1 Episode 2 as a recurring character but has since become a show regular.
"First they go, 'Nepotism is terrible,'" Sylvester pointed out. "I said, 'Oh please, you're not a good parent if you haven't performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don't care about your kids, because they come first.'"
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