Gwyneth Paltrow hates the “Nepo Baby” term and even calls it “an ugly moniker” in an interview with Bustle. In fact, the over-50-year-old actress and Goop founder was born as a nepo baby because she is the daughter of the television director-producer, Bruce Paltrow and the equally-as-famous actress, Blythe Danner.
While Paltrow acknowledges her own family's background, she strongly disapproves of the cultural connotations that surround this term. Why Gwyneth Paltrow despises the label "Nepo Baby" and what it represents in her eyes.
The Definition Of Nepo Baby
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According to Wiki, Nepo baby, short for nepotism baby, describes the offspring of renowned ps who have followed in their parent's footsteps, excelling in the same fields. This term hints at the advantage these children have, leveraging their family connections within a specific industry to establish their own successful careers.
It's a peek into the world of those who were born into fame but still had to navigate the complexities of proving themselves on their own terms.
Up to now, the origin of the term 'nepotism baby' has yet to be determined. This terminology only started gaining prominence in late February 2022 and by the end of that year, it began to see usage in major newspapers.
Why Gwyneth Paltrow Hates The Term “Nepo Baby”
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Gwyneth Paltrow is afraid of society’s judgment
Discussing her 19-year-old daughter, Apple Martin, Paltrow pointed out how the "nepo baby culture" has brought about a “judgment that exists around kids of famous people.” “She just wants to be a kid and be at school and learn,” she added. “But there’s nothing wrong with doing or wanting to do what your parents do.”
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The actress believes that her children should be free to pursue their own interests
She considered that her children should have the freedom to explore their unique interests and passions, uninhibited by societal expectations tied to their parents' fame.
The truth is, if you grow up in a house with a lot of artists and people making art and music, that’s what you know, the same way that if you grow up in a house with law, the discussions around the table are about the nuances of whatever particular law the parents practice. I think it’s kind of an ugly moniker. I just hope that my children always feel free to pursue exactly what they want to do, irrespective of what anybody’s going to think or say.”
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"Nepo Babies" might face undue pressure to excel
Paltrow recognizes that "Nepo Babies" might face undue pressure to excel in their careers to prove themselves. They often have to work harder than others to earn their credibility, which can be stressful and challenging.
"As the child of somebody, you get access that other people don't have, so the playing field is not level in that way… However, I really do feel that once your foot is in the door—which you unfairly got in—then you have to work almost twice as hard and be twice as good because people are ready to pull you down and say you don't belong there and you're only there because of your dad or your mom or whatever the case may be. And it shouldn't limit you, because what I definitely believe is that nobody in the world—especially anybody that doesn't know you—should have a negative impact on your path or the decisions that you make."
Conclusion
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