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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Harrison

‘F*** that system’: Michaela Coel says nepotism makes her feel ‘defeated’

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Michaela Coel has made her thoughts clear on nepotism, saying that thinking about the issue too much makes her feel “defeated”.

The writer, director and actor renowned for her groundbreaking 2020 consent dramaI May Destroy You was discussing the topic in light of the recent debate around “nepo babies” – the successful children or relatives of celebrities who have become established in the same industry.

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