Showbiz women are criticized to have links while men stick
LONDON:
In the showbiz industry, the term “nepo” has become synonymous with offspring and family members of the wealthy and the famous who slide conveniently under the spotlight. These descendants, born with silver spoons and curriculum vitae, often find themselves at the center of an endless debate: are they really talented or simply beneficiaries of their last name?
Inherited celebrity
Emma Roberts, an excellent example of Hollywood nepotism with Julia Roberts as aunt, recently said Deadline that men of similar backgrounds are easier in industry. She could be on something. Take George Clooney, for example. His aunt, Rosemary Clooney, was a star in the 1940s and 1950s, but no one seems to reduce his achievements. The man can waltz in Hollywood with a whispering of nepotism tainting his record. To think of it, I do not remember once when I heard someone doing a big problem on a male nepo baby.
Unfortunately, nepo women are not granted the same courtesy. Suhana Khan, daughter of the great Shah Rukh Khan, experienced this first hand question. Its performance in Archies was ruthlessly criticized, with accusations that she won the role only due to the influence of her father. Internet, as always, was fast and ruthless, dubbing meths and mockery rather than constructive comments.
And then there is North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who recently went on stage as Simba The Lion King at Hollywood Bowl. The Internet broke out in chaos, targeting a ten -year -old child for his daring beginnings on stage. Instead of targeting criticism of the child, we should perhaps question the parents who decided to “overvass” it in the light, predicting (or ignoring) the inevitable counterpoup. There are even rumors, gracked with The sunThat Kim and Kanye made an important “donation” to ensure the role of the North, although the official confirmation remains. But let’s face it, the “how” is less important than the “why”. North obviously had the time of her life and if something about the whole test should be criticized, it is her parents’ decision to put it under the spotlight without preparation.
Bollywood: the capital of nepotism
Tiger Shroff is such a male nepo baby who continues to be offered large roles despite his desperate need for acting lessons. The way he managed to ruin a Karan Johar jewel as Student of the year exceeds me. The biggest question is: Why did Karan even throw him? It only proved that Tiger looks better on a sports field than the silver screen, and even the looks cannot save a bad game (read: worthy of cringing teeth). His 2014 film Baaghi did not manage to live up to its potential, mainly due to Tiger’s inability to offer a remarkable performance – but Bollywood once again ignored the lack of talent and gave it not one – but Two suites afterwards.
The conversation around nepo babies is clearly sexual. Actors like Maya Hawke and Margaret Qualley face skepticism about their talents, despite their proven on him several times. Maya, daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, dazzled like Robin Stranger Things Season 3While Margaret, daughter of Andie MacDowell, delivered a stellar performance Housemaidwinning an appointment to the Emmy. However, the shadow of nepotism is looming in their achievements.
The industry and the public seem more willing to accept than men, whatever their line, could have won their success thanks to pure talent and hard work. It is unlikely that NEPO’s baby debate is going away soon. Although family ties can pass these actors through the door, staying in the room requires undeniable talents. One thing remains clear: a surname could offer you a role, but it will not win the heart of the public – a will.
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