There’s one “nepotism baby” who’s feeling a little left out: Bono’s daughter, Eve Hewson.
The 31-year-old actress tweeted some cheeky responses to the ongoing “Nepo baby” conversation sparked by New York magazine’s recent cover story. Apparently, the U2 frontman’s daughter hadn’t seen her name in the discourse yet.
“Actually pretty devastated that I’m not mentioned in the Nepo Baby article like they haven’t seen my hit show Bad Sisters??? The NERVE,” Hewson wrote on Twitter, citing the success of her new Apple TV+ series.
Another tweet from Hewson reads, “Goals for 2023: be successful enough to be recognized as a Nepo baby.” One user responded with proof that she had actually been included in the discussion, and included an image of a chart which shows “musicians who raised actors.”
“HOLY FORK,” replied Hewson, who then retweeted the chart, saying, “I’ve just been made aware that I’ve achieved my goals for 2023, and it’s still 2022.”
A few days later, the actress switched to a more serious tune as she addressed her followers on the matter of her “nepotism baby” status.
“For those of you who have just adjusted to my existence, I am often asked about my privilege. And I’ve always been keen to say how much my father’s name helped me get started in acting,” she said, adding her gratitude for the opportunities she had.
In a follow-up tweet, Hewson urged people not to take their jokes too seriously.
“And to the twitter bots and girlos who call me a spoiled brat… please don’t forget to have a sense of humor in life,” the Behind Her Eyes star finished in a third comment. “And try to be kind. We all need a little more kindness in the world. Lots of love xx”
Hewson isn’t the first celebrity offspring to respond to the “nepotism baby” debate.
Shortly after the New York story went viral, Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, conceded the title, calling himself an “OG Nepo Baby” on Instagram. She took the opportunity to address the “benefits” her “associated and reflected fame” has brought, thanks to her acting parents, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
But the all-everywhere-at-once star dismissed the discourse’s premise, saying it was “intended to try to belittle, denigrate and hurt him.”
“It’s odd how we immediately make assumptions and snide remarks that someone who is related to someone else who is famous for their art in their field somehow lacks talent,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “I’ve learned that’s just not true. I’ve suited and shown myself to all kinds of work with thousands of thousands of people, and every day I’ve tried to bring integrity and professionalism and love and community and art to my work. I am not alone.”
Singer Lily Allen also spoke out on the issue, defending herself and her “nepotism babies” on Twitter.
“The Nepo babies you should be worried about are the ones working for law firms, banks and politics when we talk about the real world consequences and depriving people of opportunity. BUT it’s not my business,” said Allen, 37, daughter of actor Keith Allen and producer Alison Owens. (Allen’s younger brother is Emmy-nominated actor Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy on Game of Thrones.)
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