<p>All of a sudden, the nepotism controversy has <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kate-hudson-on-nepotism-debate-i-dont-really-care-546637">blown up in Hollywood</a></strong>. The spectre is not limited to the Indian film industry, particularly the Hindi one, colloquially called Bollywood. It all started when New York magazine published an article titled <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nepo-babies-have-feelings-lilly-allen-oshea-jackson-jr-defend-celebrity-children-545998">'The Year of the Nepo Baby'</a></strong>, a half-serious, half-frivolous piece that detailed celebrities, including actors, singers, models, socialites, and so on, who have parents or other familial connections in the industry and presumably got their break thanks to those connections. Many such Nepo Babies or their parents have then shared their opinion about the whole thing. And now veteran actor <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-tom-hanks-some-stellar-performances-by-the-actor-311972">Tom Hanks</a></strong> has chimed in with his own take.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The actor can be seen in 'The Man Called Otto' these days and his son Truman stars as the younger version of his titular character.</p>

<p>While speaking to the UK tabloid The Sun, he said, “Look, this is a family business. This is what we’ve been doing forever. It’s what all of our kids grew up in. If we were a plumbing supply business or if we ran the florist shop down the street, the whole family would be putting in time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year.”</p>

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<p>Hanks went on to say that your connections might get you into the industry, but your talent ultimately determines how far you will go in the industry.</p>

<p>“The thing that doesn’t change no matter what happens, no matter what your last name is, is whether it works or not. That’s the issue anytime any of us go off and try to tell a fresh story or create something that has a beginning and a middle and an end. Doesn’t matter what our last names are. We have to do the work in order to make that a true and authentic experience for the audience," he added.</p>

<p>In India, the nepotism debate was kicked off by Kangana Ranaut, who accused producer Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism. And indeed, he has launched the careers of many star kids, including Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee, 'A Man Called Otto' is based on the Swedish author's novel 'A Man Called Ove' by Fredrik Backman. Also starring Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film has Hanks' Otto Anderson being an old, grumpy man who is grieving the death of his wife. Slowly, Otto finds a gentler side of himself after a new family moves in next door.</p>


All of a sudden, the nepotism controversy has blown up in Hollywood. The spectre is not limited to the Indian film industry, particularly the Hindi one, colloquially called Bollywood.

All of a sudden, the nepotism controversy has blown up in Hollywood. The spectre is not limited to the Indian film industry, particularly the Hindi one, colloquially called Bollywood. It all started when New York magazine published an article titled 'The Year of the Nepo Baby', a half-serious, half-frivolous piece that detailed celebrities, including actors, singers, models, socialites, and so on, who have parents or other familial connections in the industry and presumably got their break thanks to those connections. Many such Nepo Babies or their parents have then shared their opinion about the whole thing. And now veteran actor Tom Hanks has chimed in with his own take. The actor can be seen in 'The Man Called Otto' these days and his son Truman stars as the younger version of his titular character. While speaking to the UK tabloid The Sun, he said, “Look, this is a family business. This is what we’ve been doing forever. It’s what all of our kids grew up in. If we were a plumbing supply business or if we ran the florist shop down the street, the whole family would be putting in time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year.” Hanks went on to say that your connections might get you into the industry, but your talent ultimately determines how far you will go in the industry. “The thing that doesn’t change no matter what happens, no matter what your last name is, is whether it works or not. That’s the issue anytime any of us go off and try to tell a fresh story or create something that has a beginning and a middle and an end. Doesn’t matter what our last names are. We have to do the work in order to make that a true and authentic experience for the audience," he added. In India, the nepotism debate was kicked off by Kangana Ranaut, who accused producer Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism. And indeed, he has launched the careers of many star kids, including Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee, 'A Man Called Otto' is based on the Swedish author's novel 'A Man Called Ove' by Fredrik Backman. Also starring Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film has Hanks' Otto Anderson being an old, grumpy man who is grieving the death of his wife. Slowly, Otto finds a gentler side of himself after a new family moves in next door.

Tom Hanks on nepotism in Hollywood: 'It's a family business...'

<p>The whole debate of ‘nepotism being prevalent in Hollywood’ has ruffled a few feathers, to say the least! From models to actors who have made inroads into the entertainment business because of their famous parents have spoken about it, acknowledged it and many have shown gratitude for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, actress Kate Hudson also has something to say about the whole debate. “I look at my kids and we’re a storytelling family. It’s definitely in our blood. People can call it whatever they want, but it’s not going to change it,” she said on the nepotism debate.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nepo-babies-have-feelings-lilly-allen-oshea-jackson-jr-defend-celebrity-children-545998">Nepo babies have feelings: Lilly Allen, O’Shea Jackson Jr defend celebrity children</a></p>

<p>Kate Hudson happens to be one of the actors who was highlighted in the much-talked about New York Magazine’s recent nepo babies feature. She is the daughter of actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.</p>

<p>Kate pointed that nepotism is not just in Hollywood but is largely a thing all across industries. She said, “I actually think there are other industries where it’s [more common]. Maybe modelling? I see it in business way more than I see it in Hollywood. Sometimes I’ve been in business meetings where I’m like, wait, whose child is this? Like, this person knows nothing!”</p>

<p>“I don’t care where you come from, or what your relationship to the business is. If you work hard and you kill it, it doesn’t matter.”</p>

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The whole debate of ‘nepotism being prevalent in Hollywood’ has ruffled a few feathers, to say the least! From models to actors who have made inroads into the entertainment business because of their famous parents have spoken about it, acknowledged it and many have shown gratitude for it.

The whole debate of ‘nepotism being prevalent in Hollywood’ has ruffled a few feathers, to say the least! From models to actors who have made inroads into the entertainment business because of their famous parents have spoken about it, acknowledged it and many have shown gratitude for it. Now, actress Kate Hudson also has something to say about the whole debate. “I look at my kids and we’re a storytelling family. It’s definitely in our blood. People can call it whatever they want, but it’s not going to change it,” she said on the nepotism debate. Nepo babies have feelings: Lilly Allen, O’Shea Jackson Jr defend celebrity children Kate Hudson happens to be one of the actors who was highlighted in the much-talked about New York Magazine’s recent nepo babies feature. She is the daughter of actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Kate pointed that nepotism is not just in Hollywood but is largely a thing all across industries. She said, “I actually think there are other industries where it’s [more common]. Maybe modelling? I see it in business way more than I see it in Hollywood. Sometimes I’ve been in business meetings where I’m like, wait, whose child is this? Like, this person knows nothing!” “I don’t care where you come from, or what your relationship to the business is. If you work hard and you kill it, it doesn’t matter.”

Kate Hudson on nepotism in Hollywood: If you work hard and you kill it, it doesn't matter

<p>The spectre of nepotism that has haunted the Hindi film industry has finally arrived in Hollywood. No, it's not that this is new in American cinema, but a new awareness about the phenomenon is here. It all began with a New York magazine article titled 'The Year of the Nepo Baby', which detailed celebrities, including actors, singers, models, socialites, and so on, who have parents or other familial connections in the industry and presumably got their break thanks to those connections. Some of the names in the article are Maya Hawke (daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke), Robert Downey Jr (son of Robert Downey Sr), Laura Dern (daughter of Bruce Dern), and so on.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nayanthara-to-make-her-hindi-debut-with-connect-before-srks-jawaan-546286">Nayanthara to make her Hindi debut with 'Connect' before SRK’s 'Jawaan'</a></strong></p>

<p>The piece has proved popular (or infamous, depending on your point of view), with many on social media sharing it. A debate, even, has kicked off, though as yet it has not reached the virulent levels it did in India. Some believe that the so-called 'Nepo Kids' have an unfair advantage over the rest as they come into the world with already a connection with the industry. And this obviously helps. Their parents already must have filmmakers and producers as friends.</p>

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<p>Others contend that while celeb kids do possess the advantage, the film industry is not unique in that regard. In every field, including businesses and corporates, kids of well-esconced parents have it easy. It's not fair, but it exists. It's just that nepotism in Hollywood (like Bollywood) gets a lot more attention and exposure.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, some star kids (as Indians call them) have responded to the New York magazine piece.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jamie-lee-curtis-weighs-in-on-nepostism-debate-calls-herself-og-nepo-baby-546232">&nbsp;Jamie Lee Curtis weighs in on nepostism debate, calls herself, 'OG Nepo Baby'</a></strong></p>

<p>Lottie Moss, the half-sister of Kate Moss, admitted she is privileged but she never got any support from Kate. She wrote in an Instagram post, "I understand I have come from a very privileged position being the sister of someone very famous but believe it or not that person never really supported me, my parents were amazing but could not relate to what I was going through and did not know the full extent of what I was going through most of the time."</p>

<p>"I was pretty much on my own so I had to navigate this by myself and do the best I could which I feel I have," she added.</p>

<p>Zoe Kravitz, an actor known for 'The Batman' and 'Fantastic Beasts', is the daughter of singer Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. While speaking to GQ, she said it's "completely normal" for "people to be in the family business. It’s literally where last names came from. You were a blacksmith if your family was, like, the Black family."</p>

<p>Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis said that the&nbsp;nepo baby label&nbsp;“doesn’t make any sense" to her.&nbsp;“It’s weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they’re only there because it’s a generational thing," she added.</p>

<p>In India, the nepotism debate was kicked off by Kangana Ranaut, who accused producer Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism. And indeed, he has launched the careers of many star kids, including Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan.&nbsp;</p>

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The spectre of nepotism that has haunted the Hindi film industry has finally arrived in Hollywood. No, it's not that this is new in American cinema, but a new awareness about the phenomenon is here.

The spectre of nepotism that has haunted the Hindi film industry has finally arrived in Hollywood. No, it's not that this is new in American cinema, but a new awareness about the phenomenon is here. It all began with a New York magazine article titled 'The Year of the Nepo Baby', which detailed celebrities, including actors, singers, models, socialites, and so on, who have parents or other familial connections in the industry and presumably got their break thanks to those connections. Some of the names in the article are Maya Hawke (daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke), Robert Downey Jr (son of Robert Downey Sr), Laura Dern (daughter of Bruce Dern), and so on. Also Read: Nayanthara to make her Hindi debut with 'Connect' before SRK’s 'Jawaan' The piece has proved popular (or infamous, depending on your point of view), with many on social media sharing it. A debate, even, has kicked off, though as yet it has not reached the virulent levels it did in India. Some believe that the so-called 'Nepo Kids' have an unfair advantage over the rest as they come into the world with already a connection with the industry. And this obviously helps. Their parents already must have filmmakers and producers as friends. Others contend that while celeb kids do possess the advantage, the film industry is not unique in that regard. In every field, including businesses and corporates, kids of well-esconced parents have it easy. It's not fair, but it exists. It's just that nepotism in Hollywood (like Bollywood) gets a lot more attention and exposure. Meanwhile, some star kids (as Indians call them) have responded to the New York magazine piece. Also Read: Jamie Lee Curtis weighs in on nepostism debate, calls herself, 'OG Nepo Baby' Lottie Moss, the half-sister of Kate Moss, admitted she is privileged but she never got any support from Kate. She wrote in an Instagram post, "I understand I have come from a very privileged position being the sister of someone very famous but believe it or not that person never really supported me, my parents were amazing but could not relate to what I was going through and did not know the full extent of what I was going through most of the time." "I was pretty much on my own so I had to navigate this by myself and do the best I could which I feel I have," she added. Zoe Kravitz, an actor known for 'The Batman' and 'Fantastic Beasts', is the daughter of singer Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. While speaking to GQ, she said it's "completely normal" for "people to be in the family business. It’s literally where last names came from. You were a blacksmith if your family was, like, the Black family." Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis said that the nepo baby label “doesn’t make any sense" to her. “It’s weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they’re only there because it’s a generational thing," she added. In India, the nepotism debate was kicked off by Kangana Ranaut, who accused producer Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism. And indeed, he has launched the careers of many star kids, including Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Watch WION live here:

Nepotism debate in Hollywood: Lily-Rose Depp, Zoe Kravitz, others say 'nepo baby' label unfair

<p>If there was something you had to read this December, it was the New York magazine story on nepotism babies in Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, that has shaken everyone. It’s one of those things that everyone knew about and yet no one addressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the article came out, celebrities who can be called nepotism babies courtesy of their famous parents, have come out in defence of their background. One of the first to respond is O’Shea Jackson Jr., the son of rapper, actor and filmmaker Ice Cube. In a thread of tweets, he said that people who are privileged because of their backgrounds should “embrace that shit. Because it’s something that’s been happening for centuries.” “My dad told me in a perfect world, I would play him in Straight Outta Compton. I was already in college for screenwriting at USC. I accepted the challenge. And auditioned for two years before getting the role. After that it was up to me, he couldn’t hold my hand through my career,” Jackson said about making his film debut in F. Gary Gray’s 2015 N.W.A biopic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I had to get my ass up and make it work. From the roles I chose. The work ethic I put into them. My professionalism on sets and promo tours. Even leaving HIS agency and [going] to find a team of my own. Once the door was opened it was up to me to walk through it and thrive. The work he put in to get us to a place of opportunity. And for me to ignore that or not accept and use as a guide would be foolish and disrespectful. I am grateful and I use his teachings daily.”</p>

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<p>Other too have spoken on this issue. Weighing on the matter, Lily Allen, daughter of Keith Allen and movie producer Alison Owen said, “The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics, If we’re talking about real world consequences and robbing people of opportunity. BUT that’s none of my business and before you come at me for being a nepo baby myself, I will be the first to tell you that I literally deserve nothing.” She then clarified a day later and added, “In my twenties I felt very defensive about it, I felt like I worked extremely hard and that I deserved the success that I had, that people connected to my songs and that the songs came from me, I also had quite a fraught relationship with some of my family members so it felt difficult for me to attribute my successes to them, at the time.”</p>

<p>“I do feel that nepo babies are being somewhat scapegoated here though, there is a wider, societal conversation to be had about wealth inequality, about lack of programs and funding, and I guess that was the point I was trying to make, maybe badly. I promise you I’m not rooting for an industry full of people that had childhoods that looked like mine. I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. Nepo babies have feelings,” she added.</p>

<p>Kate Moss’ sister, Lottie Moss tweeted, “I’m so sick of people blaming nepotism for why they aren’t rich and famous or successful — obviously it’s not fair that people who come from famous families are getting a leg up because of that but guess what? Life isn’t fair — if you put your mind to something you can accomplish.” Her comments when met with criticism, she clarified, “I obviously am so grateful that I have had the opportunities I’ve had don’t get it twisted. [I] am privileged for numerous other reasons and as I say I am grateful for it all but shitting on others because of it makes NO sense. Obviously I’m privileged being related to a huge model also.”</p>

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If there was something you had to read this December, it was the New York magazine story on nepotism babies in Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, that has shaken everyone.

If there was something you had to read this December, it was the New York magazine story on nepotism babies in Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole, that has shaken everyone. It’s one of those things that everyone knew about and yet no one addressed. After the article came out, celebrities who can be called nepotism babies courtesy of their famous parents, have come out in defence of their background. One of the first to respond is O’Shea Jackson Jr., the son of rapper, actor and filmmaker Ice Cube. In a thread of tweets, he said that people who are privileged because of their backgrounds should “embrace that shit. Because it’s something that’s been happening for centuries.” “My dad told me in a perfect world, I would play him in Straight Outta Compton. I was already in college for screenwriting at USC. I accepted the challenge. And auditioned for two years before getting the role. After that it was up to me, he couldn’t hold my hand through my career,” Jackson said about making his film debut in F. Gary Gray’s 2015 N.W.A biopic. “I had to get my ass up and make it work. From the roles I chose. The work ethic I put into them. My professionalism on sets and promo tours. Even leaving HIS agency and [going] to find a team of my own. Once the door was opened it was up to me to walk through it and thrive. The work he put in to get us to a place of opportunity. And for me to ignore that or not accept and use as a guide would be foolish and disrespectful. I am grateful and I use his teachings daily.” Watch Vicky Kaushal's interview: Other too have spoken on this issue. Weighing on the matter, Lily Allen, daughter of Keith Allen and movie producer Alison Owen said, “The nepo babies y’all should be worrying about are the ones working for legal firms, the ones working for banks, and the ones working in politics, If we’re talking about real world consequences and robbing people of opportunity. BUT that’s none of my business and before you come at me for being a nepo baby myself, I will be the first to tell you that I literally deserve nothing.” She then clarified a day later and added, “In my twenties I felt very defensive about it, I felt like I worked extremely hard and that I deserved the success that I had, that people connected to my songs and that the songs came from me, I also had quite a fraught relationship with some of my family members so it felt difficult for me to attribute my successes to them, at the time.” “I do feel that nepo babies are being somewhat scapegoated here though, there is a wider, societal conversation to be had about wealth inequality, about lack of programs and funding, and I guess that was the point I was trying to make, maybe badly. I promise you I’m not rooting for an industry full of people that had childhoods that looked like mine. I just really think that we can’t get to a real solution without identifying the real problem, as fun as it is to laugh at the kids of famous people. Nepo babies have feelings,” she added. Kate Moss’ sister, Lottie Moss tweeted, “I’m so sick of people blaming nepotism for why they aren’t rich and famous or successful — obviously it’s not fair that people who come from famous families are getting a leg up because of that but guess what? Life isn’t fair — if you put your mind to something you can accomplish.” Her comments when met with criticism, she clarified, “I obviously am so grateful that I have had the opportunities I’ve had don’t get it twisted. [I] am privileged for numerous other reasons and as I say I am grateful for it all but shitting on others because of it makes NO sense. Obviously I’m privileged being related to a huge model also.”

Nepo babies have feelings: Lilly Allen, O’Shea Jackson Jr defend celebrity children

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