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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charlotte Cripps

Let’s hear it for the anti-nepo babies who are making their own way

Sunday Rose Kidman, 17, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, made her runway debut for Calvin Klein at New York Fashion Week last month - (Calvin Klein)

It was the final straw: a 17-year-old Sunday Rose Kidman, stomping her way down the runway looking stern in a beige trench coat with big leather lapels for Calvin Klein at New York Fashion Week last month. Oh God, not another nepo baby!

Since the daughter of Nicole Kidman made her appearance, she has faced accusations and criticism online for getting a leg up on the career ladder: “Nepotism is revolting,” said one person. “Clomp clomp clomp,” declared another about the fact she couldn’t even walk properly. “Without her parents’ connections, she would be helping the REAL models in and out of their runway outfits!” said another.

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