"I'm here just like everyone else, just grinding"

You might be mistaken if you think celebrity children are taking over the entertainment business. Many aspiring stars have made their way into the spotlight over the last few years. Some of these celebrities have well-known parents. The public has labeled these up-and-coming stars "nepotism baby" because many feel they have an unfair advantage in Hollywood. While some stars claim their famed families only make it harder, others recognize their privilege.

Learn what these celebrities had to say about themselves...

1. Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow may have been raised by Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow, but she is determined to make her own path. Although she admits she was initially upset by the nepotism baby tag, she now wants to prove that she is capable of making it on her own.

"At first I was sad. It was hard to not let it affect me. I know that I am in a fortunate position. Many people in similar positions have been successful over the years so I need to keep working hard and continue my education. Although it's early in my career, there's not much I can show, but I hope to be proud of what I've accomplished by myself one day," she said to Neta-Porter.

2. Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber claims that she has always wanted to do everything herself, and without the influence of her family. Although some might criticize her for having an advantage over her family, Hailey Bieber doesn't allow the negative comments from others to affect her.

Hailey stated, "It shouldn’t limit you. What I certainly believe is that no one in the world, particularly not anyone that doesn’t know you, should be a negative influence on your path or the decisions that you make."

3. Ireland Baldwin

Hailey's cousin Ireland Baldwin is the daughter of Alec Baldwin (and Kim Basinger). She says that she understands how fortunate she was to have her parents. She says that she wouldn't be a successful model without them.

Ireland stated that "Red Table Talk" had made it clear that "I don’t believe I would have been scouted for a model if not for my parents... You have a lot to prove because your parents will always have that comparison to you."

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4. Lily Rose Depp

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis were a great help to Lily Rose Depp in her early career. But it wasn't always easy. She says that after landing roles in films starring her father, "Tusk", and "Yoga Hosers", she has had to work harder to prove she wasn't just the child famous people.

It is a very easy assumption to assume that I will have roles landing at my door because of my name. But that idea has always been rejected by me. I have always believed that I must work twice as hard to prove that I am not here just because it is easy for me. You're not who you say you are. She said Australian Vogue that if you aren't right for something they won't just hire you because you look good on the post."

5. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow is the daughter of Blythe Danner, actress, and Bruce Paltrow. She says she has had to work twice as hard than other actors. Despite being accepted by her parents, Gwyneth Paltrow says that people would constantly try to take her down, which forced her to work harder.

"As the child or grandchild of someone, you have access that other people don’t have. The playing field isn’t level. But, once you get in the door, which unfairly you did, you will almost have to work twice and be twice as great. People will pull you down and tell you, "You don't belong here" or "You are only there because your dad or mom are there," she stated on Hailey Bieber’s YouTube show, " What's in My Bathroom?"

6. Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen was born in the midst of nepotism. explained how she became aware of it as a child, explaining that she wasn't happy to accept a salary she had earned because of Ashley and Mary-Kate. She says that she has always worked hard to make her own success in her career.

"Nepotism exists and I am very aware of it. She also stated that she was aware of the fact that she has always wanted to do it all alone. Grazia UK

7. Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts is the niece of Julia Roberts and admits that many people believe her career is built on nepotism. She says she disagrees and points out that if it was all about nepotism, she would be able to land many more roles in her career.

"A lot people believe that and they talk about nepotism. I find it so absurd because I have auditioned for many different things and never been offered the part. It's also like, "You know, they might be able to get you one part but not really get you 10," Emma once said to Popeater.

8. Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke, Uma Thurman's daughter and Ethan Hawke’s son is well aware of her family connections that helped her get into the entertainment industry. However, she also knows that she won't be able to succeed if she doesn’t have the talent.

"I am very grateful to my parents for making it easy for me do what I love. I expect to get a few chances on their names and then, if I suck it, I'll be kicked out. That's what should happen. "So I'm going to try to not suck," she said to People.

9. Lourdes Leon

Lourdes Leon is Madonna's oldest daughter, but she insists that she has blazed her own path -- despite what others may think. She wanted to be independent as soon as she could from her mother. After graduating high school, she began paying rent in her own apartment and paid her college tuition.

She told Vogue that people think she's a talented, rich kid who has had everything handed to her. But I'm not.

10. Natasha Bure

Cameron Candice Bure, star of "Fuller House", has a daughter named Natasha Bure. However, it isn't easy for her to pursue a career as an actor like her mother. Natasha Bure says her mom's starpower makes it harder to land roles, despite appearing in projects with her mother.

Many people assume that I am her if I get any work or a job. It's either given to me or handed to me. The truth is, it's quite the opposite. I put in a lot of effort to achieve everything I do. I'm just trying to make my dreams come true and working hard. That's why I find it a bit frustrating to see that one misconception," Natasha said in " Today."

11. Destry Spielberg

Destry Spielberg, Steven Spielberg's child, was accused of nepotism after the release of "Let Me Go(The Right Way)." While she recognizes her advantage she hopes to use it to help other creators.

"I recognize that I was blessed with privilege!" That is what I am! It is my goal to bring in new talent and give opportunities to artists from all backgrounds. "No one should be overlooked because they don't know how to connect," Destry tweeted.

12. Maile Masako Brady

Maile Masako Brady, Wayne Brady's child, is just starting her career in the entertainment business with a role as a "The Bold and the Beautiful" actress. She's already been awarded the nepotism baby title. She claims she doesn't mind the title, but she knows it's true.

It's not as if it's wrong. I am an actor, and I sing. In a way, I do the same thing as my father. I am very grateful to have been raised around the arts and given certain benefits. Maile said that she is not going to make fun of me because it's the truth.

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Title: Here's How These Celebrity Kids Feel About Nepotism Baby Label
Sourced From: toofab.com/2022/10/02/celebrity-kids-feel-about-nepotism-baby-label/
Published Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:30:55 +0000

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