Emma Roberts says nepo baby critics ‘don’t see all the rejection along the way’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emma Roberts has defended her status as a “nepo baby”, saying that those criticizing the successful offspring of the rich and famous don’t “see all the rejection along the way.” From Johnny Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, to Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman’s daughter, Maya Hawke, the children of celebrities have come under scrutiny in recent years over their undeniable privilege and industry connections. ‘I’m always very open about things I’ve auditioned for and haven’t gotten the part for,’ Emma Roberts said Elsewhere in the podcast, she said: “I think there’s two sides of the coin. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “I think there’s something to be said where everybody loves the kind of overnight success story,” Roberts continued. “And so if you’re kind of not the girl from the middle of nowhere that broke into Hollywood, there’s kind of an eye roll of like ‘Well, your dad was this.’” Roberts then joked that actors such as George Clooney could be considered nepo babies due to his aunt being the late actor and singer Rosemary Clooney.
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