For some, being the child of a celebrity might seem like a dream life. Many of these celebrity offspring have followed in their parents’ footsteps, often with an unspoken VIP pass that grants them opportunities far beyond the average reach—simply due to their famous lineage. Kate Hudson, Lily Collins, and Lily-Rose Depp are just a few of these fortunate individuals who have pursued the Hollywood dream, whether inspired, encouraged, or even nudged by their parents.
This growing wave of so-called “pseudo-celeb” children stepping into the spotlight has even inspired a new term to define them: “nepo babies.” Term ‘Nepo babies’ has taken hold since being coined by Generation X The catchy term stemmed from the much-used ‘son of/daughter of/child of’ label attributed to young aspirants who become famous due to the celebrity status of their parents. Nepo baby comes from babies of nepotism to describe children who have triumphed in the same sector as their parents due to influence.
The creators of this quirky term are young cinema enthusiasts and avid followers of series and social media, all hailing from Generation X. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Phoenix Chi Brown – nepo baby in the shadow of her Spice Girl mother? Phoenix Chi Brown, daughter of Ex- Mel B, is the quintessential example of a nepo baby. While you may think that growing up with mum, Scary Spice, might make you the coolest, feistiest chick on the block, Mel B’s 25-year-old daughter confessed that.
