- Welsh actor Catherine Zeta-Jones has spoken out against the label nepo baby, describing the term as “horrific” and expressing concern over how it impacts her children's ability to forge their own paths.
- Speaking to The Times , the 56-year-old Oscar winner explained that her son Dylan, 26, and daughter Carys, 23—whom she shares with husband Michael Douglas —did not choose to be born into fame and are simply attempting to follow their career passions.
- Zeta-Jones defended her children's pursuit of entertainment industry roles in acting and assistant directing, emphasizing that she and Douglas would have guided them toward alternative fields like law if they lacked genuine talent.
- The ongoing debate surrounding Hollywood nepotism, which gained widespread prominence in 2022, continues to divide high-profile figures, with some stars acknowledging their privilege while others criticise the moniker.
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