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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isobel Lewis

Catherine Zeta-Jones slams her kids being called ‘nepo babies’

Catherine Zeta-Jones has shared her fears over her and husband Michael Douglas’s children being branded “nepo babies”, as she hit out at the “horrific” label.

Used (often disparagingly) to reference the children or close relatives of famous stars who enter the entertainment industry themselves, the term “nepo babies” has allowed commentators to highlight the leg up available to wannabe actors and musicians with family connections.

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